Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces Encore(R) E25 UL-Approved Retrofit Kits for All Encore Dispensers

GREENSBORO, NC--(Marketwire - Jul 24, 2012) - Gilbarco Veeder-Root is pleased to announce that E25 Field Retrofit Kits are now available for the entire line of Encore® dispensers. Retailers interested in offering E15 fuel or any other blend up to E25 will be required to prove E25 fuel compatibility and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approval in order to maintain the unit's listing. Encore E25 kits provide Gilbarco's partners with an industry-first opportunity in fuel marketing and an affordable way to upgrade existing equipment with UL-certified components.

"Gilbarco is committed to helping our retailers reach the Renewable Fuel Standard goal of 36 million gallons of alternative fuels annually by 2022," said Chad Johnson, Encore Marketing Manager for Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "We are proud to be the first in the market to offer an affordable E25 Retrofit solution that will help protect and enhance their brand." 

The Encore E25 Retrofit Kit includes an innovative meter and valve assembly that enables rapid installation. These kits continue Gilbarco's commitment to providing products that meet the changing fueling landscape while minimizing retailers' infrastructure upgrade costs.

Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers the industry's broadest range of fuel dispensers specifically designed for alternative fuels. All are approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Conference on Weights and Measures for up to E85 and covered by a two-year warranty. The Flex Fuel dispensers are available with the same CRIND® options as other Encore models. Options include PCI and EMV-compliant payment systems and Applause™ TV for forecourt merchandising.

About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations. We offer the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For almost 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support and proven reliability. In fact, we help manage the business and maximize the bottom lines for 19 of the top 20 convenience store operators in the U.S. Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Technology with a human touch.