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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMPS: In full flow?
Pumps that are slow to deliver fuel are a pain for punters but they can also be a pain for retailers, as this may well indicate that the pump is coming to the end of its lifespan.
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Equipment NewsHydrogen - why Dover Fueling Solutions believes investment will pay off in the long run
Hydrogen remains a central pillar on the road to net zero with the fuel source predicted to make up 22% of final energy demand globally by 2050, states Dover Fueling Solutons.
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NewsPaddy McGuinness sparks debate over use of gloves when filling up
TV presenter Paddy McGuinness has provoked a mass of discussion – and come derision – with his belated discovery of plastic glove dispensers on fuel pumps.
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Equipment NewsNew robot refuelling system
Danish-based Autofuel has come up with a robotic refuelling system that eliminates human involvement in putting petrol or diesel in cars. It believes the technology is needed to keep up with automated driverless cars.
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NewsTrading standards officers’ spot check finds pump from 1971 still going strong
Trading Standards officers in Nottinghamshire carrying out checks on petrol and diesel measures have been surprised to discover petrol pumps from the era of flared trousers and glam rock that were still working hard and giving customers correct measures.
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Equipment NewsDrivers urged to wear gloves at pumps to avoid upsurge of flu and Covid-19
Following guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that unwell adults should wear a face covering if they have to go out, GripHero is urging drivers to wear gloves at the fuel pump to avoid getting, or passing on, flu, Covid or other serious illnesses found on fuel pump handles.
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NewsCMA finds evidence of rocket and feather pricing and will investigate to find cause
Evidence of rocket and feather pricing and increasing retailer margins has been reported by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in an initial update on the Road Fuel Market Study, which was launched in July.
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NewsTrading standards pledges to increase number of checks on fuel pumps in South West
Trading Standards will increase the number of routine petrol forecourt checks across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay this summer.
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Equipment NewsDFS launches new hydrogen dispenser for HGV refuelling and fuel retailing
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has launched a new ”technologically-advanced” dispenser for hydrogen.
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NewsGilbarco Veeder-Root unveils suite of solutions for dispensing hydrogen
A new suite of equipment and software to handle hydrogen refuelling has been launched by Gilbarco Veeder-Root.
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Equipment NewsSTA Technical develops new offset fuel labels in response to accident
STA Technical has developed new offset fuel labels for forecourts after a child was injured on a forecourt in an incident involving older versions of the labels.
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Equipment NewsDover expands range in alternative fuel sector with acquisition of Liqal
Dover has expanded its range in the alternative fuel sector with the acquisition of Liqal, a turnkey supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen refueling equipment and solutions, and micro liquefaction solution, based in the Netherlands.
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Equipment NewsMFG extends equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply contract with Petroassist
Petroassist UK has extended its partnership with the Motor Fuel Group for equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply with a multi-year contract extension.
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Equipment NewsPetrocell signs up for Europump’s pump-meter calibration system TrueZero
Top 50 Indie Petrocell has contracted Europump Maintenance to undertake pump meter calibration using the service provider’s TrueZero system, which eliminates wetstock shrinkage from over-dispensing meters and from vapour loss that occurs during traditional open-neck can calibration.
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Equipment NewsGripHero again offers free dispensers across the globe to help prevent Covid spread
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection and on-the-nozzle dispensers for fuel pumps and fuel bays, is to offer its dispensers free to forecourts across the globe.
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Equipment NewsRusdene Services signs deal for tank cleaning and pump maintenance at its five sites
Rusdene Services has signed contracts with Eurotank Environmental and Europump Maintenance for tank cleaning and pump maintenance services.
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NewsSurvey reveals majority of drivers are aware of Covid-19 dangers of refuelling
New independent research commissioned by GripHero has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, and that’s driving motorists to hunt for hand protection.
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NewsTLM Technologies expands range into forecourt equipment services
TLM Technologies, a MADIC group company, has expanded into forecourt equipment services with the aim of providing end-to-end solutions for fuel retailers.
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Nozzle know-how
You know your pumps need replacing when the dispensing rate slows down, caused typically by the pumping unit wearing out and reducing suction. Then there’s the problem of meter drift, which can again happen over time, and means you’re giving your fuel away."Typical life cycles of fuel pumps can be ...
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Tokheim Solutions UK changes name to TSG UK Solutions
Tokheim Solutions UK has changed its name to TSG UK Solutions and appointed Henry Simpson as UK managing director. Henry joined TSG UK in September 2019 as interim managing director after more than 20 years as commercial director at Adler and Allan. He said: “I am delighted to have been ...