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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: EDGEPoS partners with online order specialist Deliverect for ‘all-in-one’ service
EDGEPoS, the EPOS software system from Henderson Technology, has been certified and is now partnering with Deliverect, the platform for managing online orders.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON RETAIL TECHNOLOGY: Money-saving mechanics
When talking recently about growth plans for Maxol, CEO Brian Donaldson said that using the latest technology on and off the forecourt was central to its strategy. He announced that the company will be introducing contactless payments for car washes and installing more self-check outs – all aimed at bringing more convenience and simplicity to its customer base.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMP-TOP PROMOTIONS: Crowning glory
Filling up with petrol or diesel is not the most exciting of activities. Yes, some sites have state-of-the-art tech that features snazzy screens that distract you by telling you about the latest offers you can find in-store. But more will have pump crowners telling you about some gadget or other that you just can’t live without. You know the types of things – ranging from the super-useful such as the dashboard phone mount to the item you never thought you needed until you saw it – such as a Super Sonic Scrubber.
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Equipment NewsHow to improve the reliability of EV charge points
The EV charging industry today remains fixated on infrastructure planning, procurement and installation, rather than on how best to improve the reliability and uptime of existing charge points.
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Equipment NewsFOCUS ON CAR WASH: Invest in the best
Back in the summer, Top 50 Indie Ascona Group, announced two new vehicle washing partnerships as part of improvements to its services across its forecourt estate.
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NewsSainsbury’s under pressure over price hike on tyre inflation
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has come in for a lot of flak across social media for upping the minimum fee for putting air in your vehicle’s tyres.
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Equipment NewsSouthern Co-op petrol station in Romsey trials Sipple Hydration Station
A petrol station in Romsey is one of the first two convenience stores in the country trialling Sipple Hydration Stations – a new refillable water option for people to get chilled, purified, twice-filtered still or sparkling water on the move.
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NewsCertas Energy appoints Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier to Gulf and Pace forecourts
Certas Energy has appointed Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier to its Gulf and Pace forecourt sites.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: BP launches Wild Bean Café Express unit
BP launched its new Wild Bean Café Express machine at the Forecourt Show, featuring self-serve Wild Bean coffee, integrated payments, QR scanner for loyalty purposes, plus syrup stations.
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Focus On FeatureCome and see us at The Forecourt Show!
The Forecourt Show is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham next week (April 25–27) as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, bringing the very best from across key industries back together for an unrivalled three days of trends, innovation, networking and insight.
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Equipment NewsVolumatic survey finds support for cash, but also some misconceptions post-Covid
While businesses adjust to a new normal with the end of restrictions, it seems that some of the misconceptions around cash usage raised during lockdown still persist, despite ongoing support for cash and a definite demand for payment choice from consumers, according to James Harris, managing director at Volumatic.
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InterviewMulkerns business benefits from early adoption of Henderson Technology
The Mulkerns family business has been part of the Henderson Group for 46 years and was an early adopter of EDGEPoS when Henderson Technology first launched it 13 years ago.
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WhitepapersThe Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
The UK fuel market has changed. With volumes at 89% of pre-pandemic levels and looking unlikely to recover to 100%, you need to make more profit per litre just to make the same. Market consolidation, volatile cost prices and staff shortages make this even more challenging.
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NewsOsprey Charging agrees partnership to install hubs at retail warehouses
Osprey Charging has agreed a partnership with real estate specialist Ediston to install rapid EV charging across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
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NewsForecourt signage specialist Brand Consortia becomes UK’s first ‘carbon neutral plus’ sign maker
Forecourt sign and graphics specialist, Brand Consortia, has become the first national signage contractor to achieve double-offset carbon neutral plus status.
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Equipment NewsReady2Wash app taps into re-emerging car wash market
Car washes are making a comeback with many companies believing now is good time to invest in the sector, according to Michael Bloxham, the UK project manager for Ready2Wash, a new app that is tapping into this market.
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NewsKärcher transfers Wash Systems to TSG UK
Kärcher and TSG have extended their four-year partnership in the UK. TSG will take sole responsibility for the sale of Kärcher Wash Systems in Britain with immediate effect.
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Equipment NewsGripHero launches hand protection for users of EV recharging points
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection for customers using petrol pumps, is expanding its service to drivers using recharging point handles.
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NewsPCL adds new multi-function unit to its range of inflators for petrol stations
PCL has introduced a new machine to its range of inflators for petrol stations, offering several forecourt services from a single compact unit.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Eric Denivelle - driving the future with technology
With the right systems, today’s petrol retailers will dominate the EV charging market of tomorrow, says Eric Denivelle, EMEA e-mobility business director of Gilbarco Veeder-Root