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06 GULF & FORD
SECTION 1: FEATURES JOIN FORCES
04 WORLD VIEW
Key stories from around the world
06 GULF & FORD JOIN FORCES
07 GULF OIL SERVICE STATION PITTSBURGH –
FIRST DRIVE-IN FUEL STATION
08 SHELL HYDROGEN SERVICE STATIONS
09 WOMEN IN CARWASH CANADA
11 NACS PEI USA
SECTION 2: NEWS
OIL COMPANY AND RETAIL BRAND NEWS
16 NORTH AMERICA
19 SHELL & GM ANNOUNCE VEHICLE IN-DASH FUEL PAYMENT
20 LATIN AMERICA
24 ASIA
28 AFRICA
30 MIDDLE EAST
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37
EUROPE
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08 SHELL HYDROGEN
SERVICE STATIONS
SECTION 3: PRODUCTS & SUPPLIERS
40 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER NEWS
SECTION 4: INDUSTRY INFORMATION
44 PW TEAM
45 PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
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+ CONTACTS + EDITOR'S LETTER
International Editor
David Egan
Contributors
American Gas Station Historical Society
Henry Armour
Stephanie Fidalgo
Brenda Johnstone
Jibin Mathews
Simon Maurice
Robin Paul
Michelle Saab
Megan Stewart
Welcome to our renamed publication FuelWorld!
Art Director
Anja Coyne Most people have informed us that they did not notice the
renaming till they were informed. Presume this is a good sign.
Advertising Enquiries
It is not often we have car on our cover. The previous
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However with Gulf celebrating 50 years of Le Mans double
wins, and the announcement last month of the new Ford
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GT40 ’68 Heritage edition, we could not resist putting it on
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the cover, especially as the launch took place at the Laguna
Seca raceway in California, USA a few weeks ago. See details
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on the Gulf Ford partnership on page 6. A current summary
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of Shell Hydrogen service stations features on page 8
Press Release / Editorial With North America featuring prominently in this issue
pr@petrolworld.com to coincide with the NACS & PEI convention in Las Vegas,
or newsdesk@petrolworld.com we feature and highlight international players Tanknology
celebrating 30 years and Petrotec’s new Forecourt of the
Print future experience from page 11. News on products and
Walsh Colour Print, Ireland suppliers is also covered from page 40.
It is a new age of gender equality. The last decade has seen
the voice of women rise in culture and business. In this issue,
Published quarterly (four times a year) both the PetrolWorld we pay tribute to the work of Brenda Johstone in Canada
Magazine and the C-STORE executive Magazine, including with her article on “Women in CarWash”on page 9. Brenda
their Supplements, are circulated to all key purchasing
decision makers within the fuel value chain from Logistics publishes the successful “CarWash & Convenience Retail”
(distribution), through retail marketing to C-Store/G-Store publication and is also in attendance at the NACS Convention.
across the globe. Additionally the vast majority of key
personnel within companies supplying to these retail brands
are recipients. In the European news section, watch out for update on
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going to press, PetrolWorld cannot be held responsible for any replace the existing subscription service.
inadvertent errors or omissions contained herein.
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Gulf’s Ravi Chawla and
PW MEDIA Suite 33-01. 33rd Floor Ford's Joe Hinrichs
International Ltd Menara Keck Seng officially launched the Ford GT ‘68
38 Brook Meadow 203 Jin Bukit Bintang
Heritage Edition on Friday, 24th August at
Avoca 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Co Wicklow the Rolex Historic Reunion event at the
Ireland Tel +60 3 2116 9613 Laguna Seca raceway in California.
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD
6 Section 1 Feature > World View
WORLD VIEW
Snapshot stories from around the world
BP and Rontec sign £2 billion fuel supply deal
Rontec, one of the UK’s largest roadside retail groups, has
agreed a new, £2 billion fuel supply contract with BP.
The deal sees an existing contract for fuel supply at 50
sites renewed, with a further 13 service station sites
across England and Wales added – including Rontec’s two
motorway service area sites. These sites are set to be
converted to BP over the next three months.
Gerald Ronson CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of
Rontec, commented: “We have come a long way since
signing our first supply deal with BP back in 1968. With
many more sites, customers and years of experience in
the industry, Rontec is now one of the 50 largest private
companies in the UK, but it is still based on the same
principles of attention to detail and exceptional customer
service. We are proud of the longevity of our relationship
with BP as we mark 50 years of doing business together
through this new, supply deal.”
Nicola Grady Smith, BP’s Head of Retail UK, said: “We
are delighted to have once again extended our successful
relationship with Rontec, bringing together the strength
of the BP brand and our quality differentiated fuels offers
with Rontec’s industry-leading retail standards and loyal
customers across its network.” 082018
Honduras: Grupo Terra’s C- Store, Pronto Express Launch
Grupo Terra’s new concept of stores and convenience
centers, Pronto Express, has been launched in
Chamelecón, making it the Group’s forty second store,
with plans to expand to every corner of the country,
offering residents of the area with a personalized shopping
experience.
With a modern design and personalized service, customers
can be sure to find what they need in a clean atmosphere,
along with the availability of pharmacy, ATM service and
WiFi connection.
"Pronto is very happy to get to Chamelecón, to offer our
customers products of first necessity and the best quality.
It has a novel concept, those who visit us, will be able to
find everything in an instant and in one place, "said
Joplynn Bárcenas, Brand Manager, Pronto.
Last February, Pronto launched a plan to cover the whole
of Central America with its convenience stores by 2021.
Right now it has 75 stores in Honduras, Nicaragua and El
Salvador. Pronto is part of Honduras-based Grupo Terra,
which operates the Uno fuel retail servcie station network.
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FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018
Feature > World View Section 1 7
2nd Asia Fuel Retail Conference
The 2nd Fuel Retail Conference & Supporting Expo took
place in Kuala Lumpur in June 2018. The Conference event
successfully created a network of business taking place
around the event. International Delegates spent a minimum
of 4 nights and up to 6 nights accommodation in Kuala
Lumpur to organise and conduct business meetings around
the event. The majority of companies participating in the The exact view into the tank with
event had full programs running throughout the week of PetroLine ATG Cloud Service
the Conference.
Carl Clump, BWD Advisory chairperson and moderator of the
Conference, led a high quality content schedule of speakers
that included Phoenix Petroleum, Gulf Oil International, and
Manaseer Oil & Gas. International Delegates attending the
event were from 27 countries and 5 continents. Day 1 of the
Conference focused on general market issues including fuel
pricing and the role of independent players. Day 2 was very
focused on change and the impact of digital technology.
Sol Royo who was responsible for the event registration
recorded 321 registered business cards and signatures The ideal extension to our
and issued 416 badges over the two days. Mary Callaghan OptiLevel level measurement system with
co-ordinated with speakers and organised the downloading of „floatless“-technology for easy tank data management.
papers for Delegates.
Next years Asia Fuel Retail Conference will take place in Benefit from:
Manila, Philippines. Dates for the evnet are already set for • Inventory and reconciliation
Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th June 2019. The PetrolWorld • Management of fuel deliveries
Team via Shawn Lum in the Kuala Lumpur office continues to • Alarm and event notifications in real time
co-ordinate delegate registrations and the organisation of this • Detection of water ingress
key Asia event. 092018
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Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD
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Gulf & Ford
COVER STORY
Join Forces
By Simon Maurice
Gulf has joined with Ford to produce the Ford executive vice president and at the launch of the car. “Every Gulf
new Ford GT ’68 Heritage edition for the president, global operations. “We set out outright victory at Le Mans has been
2019 and 2020 model years. to accentuate the new Ford GT’s race- Ford-powered and of course Gulf Ford
inspired aerodynamic lines with the Gulf GT40s took the latter two wins of Ford’s
Gulf is extremely proud in 2018 to be
colors, while staying true to the original four consecutive victories at Le Mans
celebrating the 50th anniversary of its
GT40 Le Mans winner.” from 1966-1969. What could be more
first Le Mans win, with the legendary
fitting than both brands coming together
Ford GT40. The Heritage Blue with Ford’s Joe Hinrichs and Gulf’s Ravi
to produce this fantastic motor car –
Heritage Orange paint scheme honors Chawla officially launched the Ford
the modern spiritual successor to the
the Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT40 - GT ‘68 Heritage Edition on Friday 24th
amazing Gulf-Ford GT40s that took Le
chassis #1075 - that won back-to-back August at the Rolex Historic Reunion
Mans and World Championship honours.
24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968 and 1969. event at the Laguna Seca raceway in
California. The car took its place in The Ford GT ’68 Heritage edition
Gulf has many oil industry firsts to
a specially designed garage, which features the famous Heritage Blue
its name - including being the first
depicted the 50-year span of success exterior with Heritage Orange graphics
company in the world to open a drive-in
and which featured Gulf-Ford GT40 and is offered with optional exposed
fuel station - and this is the first time
#1075, the actual 1968 and 1969 Le carbon a-pillar and roundel with #9
that a lubricant & fuel manufacturer
Mans-winning car. graphics on both the hood and doors.
has partnered with a global Vehicle
The car sports unique high gloss dark
Manufacturer to produce a road car “We are delighted to partner with
stainless 20-inch one-piece forged
production model. Ford to help the Gulf-themed Heritage
aluminum wheels with black lug nuts.
Edition Ford GT become reality. The
“Many say the Gulf Oil paint scheme Orange calipers and silver rearview
Ford Marque has played a major role in
is the most famous in motorsports, mirror caps complete the look.
creating Gulf’s place in motoring and
propelled by the 1968 GT40 that quickly
motorsporting legend and the same is The Limited-edition Ford GT features
became a global sensation after Ford beat
true in reverse,” enthused MD of Gulf exclusive interior colors, materials and
its European competitors not three, but
Oil Lubricants India Ltd, Ravi Chawla, appointments. Ebony Alcantara is used
four times in a row,” said Joe Hinrichs,
extensively throughout the interior.
Contrasting blue and orange stitching
accentuates the seats and steering
wheel with a new seat embossment
inspired by the original ’68 Le Mans
winning car as well as clear & polished
anodized paddle shifters. High gloss
dark stainless appliqués are used on the
instrument panel, door register bezels
and x-brace completing the look.
The ’68 Heritage edition boasts a unique
serialised identification plate plus
exposed matte carbon fiber doorsills, air
register pods and centre console.
Limited quantities will be available for the
2019 and 2020 model years and, for 2020,
the package will boast an optional No. 6
in honor of the 1969 Le Mans winner.
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FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018
Feature > Gulf Ford Section 1 9
Gulf Oil Service Station Pittsburgh –
First Drive-In Fuel Station
Gulf Oil Refinery service station in Pittsburgh 1913 Current site in Pittsburg with sign
Gulf Refining Company opened the worlds first true drive-in THE INTERNATIONAL FORECOURT STANDARDS FORUM
service station on December 1, 1913. The World's First Drive-In
Fuel Service Station opened on "Automobile Row" at the
intersection of Baum Boulevard and St. Clair Street in the
East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Gulf station included a manager and four attendants
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Society.
Refueling a car with petrol was very different 100 years ago.
A driver had to hop off the seat, the fuel tank was underneath -
it needed gravity's help to reach the carburetor because the THE MUST-ATTEND INDUSTRY EVENT THIS AUTUMN:
fuel pump wouldn't be invented for another 15 years. Check � Programme of high profile speakers
the fuel level with a dipstick, since there was no fuel gauge. � Key industry trends and technology developments
Finally someone needed to start cranking the fuel because it
impacting retail fuels and c-stores
wasn't going to pump itself.
� Networking opportunities.
According to local historical sources, only 30 gallons of fuel,
costing 27 cents a gallon, were sold on opening day, Dec 1, Looking to raise your profile at the event?
1913. The fuel service station also provided free crankcase Sponsorship packages are still available.
service, air, water, tyres & tubes. This impressed the early
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gallons several days after the opening. 0818
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD
10 Section 1 Feature > Shell Hydrogen Service Stations
Shell Hydrogen
COVER STORY
Service Stations battery-powered electric cars and fuel cell
cars will exist next to each other for a long
time to come.
“People driving short distances in and
around the city will rather choose for a
battery-powered car, but when you need
to cover larger distances, you need more
electric potential. Then hydrogen is an
obvious choice”, Elliot says.
At the end of 2017, only 40 hydrogen
fuel cell cars were driving around in the
Netherlands. One of them driven by Shell
Netherlands CEO, Marjan van Loon. The
H2 platform estimates by 2020 there will
Shell recently announced the development the European Union are also part-funding be some 2.000 hydrogen fuel cell cars
of a hydrogen fuel service station the initiative. in the Netherlands. This compares to
network in the Netherlands as part of the 130.000 electric (including hybrids) cars in
In the USA, Shell has hydrogen fuel
European H2Benelux subsidy program. the Netherlands.
service stations in Los Angeles, and is
The announcement reflects part of a much Hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles
currently working in partnership with
larger project by Shell to develop hydrogen convert compressed hydrogen from the
Toyota, with the support of the State of
alternative fuel for vehicle transport fuel tank into electricity that powers the
California, to further develop its hydrogen
around the world. electric motor of a vehicle. When driven,
refuelling network. This year also saw
In 2017, Shell published a study on Shell open its first hydrogen service such cars do not produce greenhouse
the future of hydrogen in the transport station in Vancouver, Canada. gases from their tailpipe – the only
sector, jointly produced with the emission is water vapour. When renewable
The H2Benelux program estimates
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, electricity is used to make the hydrogen,
€5,3 million to subsidize eight hydrogen
Environment and Energy. the vehicle can effectively be powered
stations in the Benelux: 4 in the
without generating any emissions.
The study concluded that in 2050, Netherlands, 3 in Belgium and 1 in
113 million fuel cell electric vehicles Luxembourg. The rest of the investment Hydrogen vehicles have similar
(FCEVs) could save up to 68 million tonnes is done in partnership with local performance and acceleration
of fuel and almost 200 million tonnes of governments and the industry. capabilities to petrol and diesel cars.
carbon emissions, making a significant They are quick to refuel and can drive
“These subsidies are necessary because
contribution to reducing energy similar distances. Energy is stored in
building and maintaining a hydrogen
consumption and greenhouse gas compressed hydrogen fuel, rather than
refueling station is expensive”, Alice Elliot,
emissions in the transport sector. a battery, which means that hydrogen-
hydrogen expert at Shell, says. “In the
For hydrogen electric transport to succeed, powered cars can potentially drive up to
beginning demand will be low, while
vehicle manufacturers, fuel suppliers and 700 kilometres without refuelling.
operational costs are high. Those costs
governments need to work together. will decrease the moment the critical It is intersting to note that in the last 18
In Germany, Shell is part of a joint venture mass is increasing.” months, Shell is assessing the potential
with industrial gas manufacturers Air of hydrogen service station projects in
Liquide and Linde, car manufacturer Shell is active in the electric charging Austria, Belgium, Canada, China,
Daimler and energy companies Total business and has expanded its electric England (UK), France, Luxembourg,
and OMV, to develop a nationwide charging network recently by taking The Netherlands, and USA. Shell is part
network of 400 hydrogen refuelling over NewMotion, and it is rolling out 80 of a growing number of initiatives to
stations for new hydrogen car models superfast Ionity chargers across Europe. develop hydrogen electric energy as an
by 2023. The German government and in its own fuel station network. It believes alternative fuel. 092018
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018Feature > Women in CarWash Canada Section 1 11
Women in
COVER STORY
CarWash
Canada
By Brenda Jane Johnstone
CarWash &Convenience Canada
In 1914, two Detroit men opened the first happened organically, and their numbers with me was a frustrating endeavor: I had
carwash business, which they called appear to be growing. to tap them on the shoulder and ask
the “Automated Laundry.” For decades, them specifically to talk to me about their
Just twenty years ago the story was very
leadership positions in the growing products.
different. I remember being somewhat
carwashing industry were occupied
shocked by how few women were at Fast forward to 2018. Women are no longer
almost exclusively by men. But then things
the first carwash industry trade show I just passengers in the industry, but many
began to change, and it happened without
attended. Other than the “booth bunnies” are the drivers who not only take their cars
anyone noticing. A poll conducted earlier
and a few women who walked demurely to their favourite carwash but now manage
this year found that twenty per cent of
with their husbands, the proportion of or own it. The following women are but
today’s leaders in the industry are women.
women attending the event was negligible. a sample of “Women in CarWash” and
They didn’t need any special treatment: it
Getting those working at a booth to speak convenience/fuel retail in Canada.
Megan Reuteman, a customer compliments them or tells them why they
love their store and carwash. That is the best feeling and
Owner & Manager, validates that we are doing something right, she says.
Moose Country
My main advice for other women in the carwash industry
Petro-Canada is to make sure everything is in working order. Even if you
have the oldest carwash in town or your carwash isn’t
Megan Reuteman has been technologically advanced, customers will continue to use
working at the Moose Country your carwash if they know that it is reliable, Megan shares.
Petro-Canada in Whitecourt, She also believes that you need to have a good support
Alberta since she was 12 system. Whether it is your family, spouse, or a trusted
years old. In 2012, after supplier, it is essential to have someone that you can call
finishing university at Grant for a helping hand.
MacEwan with a bachelors If she had to start or open another carwash, Megan says
in management. She and her sister, Hayven Granger, she would make sure that it is up-to-date with modern
partnered up to run the family business which consists technology as their car wash doesn’t have much of that
of a full-serve fuel bar, vehicle and cylinder propane, in place. A water recycling unit would complement their
convenience store, automatic touchless carwash, and three environmentally friendly products and reduce water waste.
hand-wash bays for their parents.
The two challenges that they face all the time are not
While this was never her first choice for a career growing knowing how to fix something themselves, which leads to
up, she is glad she chose to stick with it. The business has the equipment being down for longer than they would like,
provided her and her family with everything they need to live and customers not respecting the equipment they are using.
and more. Megan is also proud to say that she’s a second-
generation business entrepreneur. In the next five years, Megan hopes to start a family of her
own and perhaps have a future generation to take over. She
While the family has received a few awards and recognition and her sister will also continue to focus on ways to improve
over the years through Petro-Canada and the local the business and continue to appeal to their customers'
community, their best moments occur every day when needs and wants.
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD12 Section 1 Feature > Women in CarWash Canada
Laura Edgmond
Associate Brand
Gina Elachi Manager
Independent National CarWash
Owner & Operator Solutions
Gina Elachi has owned and operated a complex station Laura Edgmond is the associate brand manager for National
with a car wash in her hometown of Burlington, ON., since Carwash Solutions and resides in Des Moines, IA. She has
November 2017. She entered into this line of work several a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. Her
years ago when she began working in the family business. professional background includes three years in the retail
Over the past 19 years, she has worked at various Pioneer industry and two years in the carwash industry.
locations. She credits this time with Pioneer, (a division of
Laura believes the carwash industry finds you —not the other
Parkland Fuel Corporation), for providing her with valuable
way around.
experience and the confidence to operate her station and car
wash. Gina’s advice to women in the car washing business “I was seeking a position in a company with rapid growth and
is to remain open to gaining additional experience. “Don’t this is an exciting time to be in the car washing industry. It is
ever be afraid to get your hands dirty and don’t be afraid of constantly evolving and growing,”she says. Her position gives her
operating a car wash business,”she says. “In this industry, the opportunity to travel to car wash events and tradeshows and
you face many challenges, but with training,experience and gain knowledgefrom experts in the field. In her first year, she
perseverance you will overcome them. had the opportunity to plan and organize the ICA show presence
for National Carwash Solutions. “It was a great time for me.
It is important to love what you do, and Gina is blessed to be
Managing a trade show exhibit is hard work, but it feels great to
doing what she loves every day. “It is always satisfying to see
watch it all coming together,”shares Laura.
our customers happy and to know that I’m building positive
relationships with them,”she says. “ One piece of advice she would like to give other women in the
industry is to never let a male-dominated field intimidate you. The
Parkland has been great to me. If I had to choose a career
important thing is to find something you are passionate about and
again, I would choose another career at Parkland every time.
pursue it, even if it's not a "glamourous" industry. “As I look back,
In fact, if I were given the opportunity to operate a bigger,
I would honestly not change anything about my experiences in
more complex location, I would not hesitate.”
the industry. I think a retail background was a great experience
for me straight out of college. I grew and learned a lot. Now that
Just recognizing this new reality is already breathing
I am in the car wash industry, I can take my background and
fresh energy into the industry in Canada. Brenda
Johnstone of CarWash & Convenience Canada wants to experience and let it help me grow in the marketing position that I
take that even further April 29 to May 1, 2019, at the first- am currently in,”she says.
ever Women in Carwash™ conference.
Car washing is a very complicated beast, from types of systems
to business models. Is, it is more complicated and in-depth than
Women in Carwash™ will be held in beautiful Niagara
Falls, Ontario, Canada to celebrate women working in most people ever imagine. Laura also advises women to “never
the carwashing industry and to bring together some of turn down a learning opportunity, always search for answers
the industry’s leading women role models. The reception and don’t be afraid to ask questions”. Laura truly loves working
will be an opportunity to kick back, have a cocktail and for National Carwash Solutions. She has learned so much since
meet peers from across North America before heading to joining them. As she continues her career, she would like to learn
dinner and enjoying a keynote presentation that will gear and grow in her current position, for new and innovative ways to
everyone up for the rest of this groundbreaking event. help NCS and herself.
Women in Carwash™ is driven by the realization that a
growing number of women have independently earned
their place in the industry. As a woman who made her Women in Carwash™ is for everyone
own way in the convenience and carwash magazine working within the carwashing industries,
business I am very excited and delighted to have the and we look forward to seeing you in
opportunity to make this very special event happen. We
want to bring these industry leaders together for an Niagara Falls. For more information and to
inspiring event and send them back with a heightened register visit www.womenincarwash.com
prowess for growing success. For women working in the or call 204-489-4215 or 778-772-3057
carwashing industry, it’s not to be missed!
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018Feature > NACS PEI USA Section 1 13
COVER STORY
NACS Show 2018
Introduction by David Egan
My first attendance to NACS was Chicago in 1995 followed by
Las Vegas in 1996. However, I did not become a regular visitor
till the PEI and NACS joined together officially in 2002. While
I missed the first joint event in Orlando, I was in Chicago for
2003. I am looking forward to meet up with clients and other
key players. This year we will participate in the International
Programme as well as Tech Edge. I want to take this History of NACS
opportunity to thank Henry Armour, President of NACS for his NACS has held an annual meeting since it was founded in
invitation. 1961. These first meetings were called “annual meetings,”
as opposed to today’s “NACS Show.” It wasn’t until 1976 that
the meeting even included a true exhibition. While NACS
Event Tech Edge
continued to hold annual meetings, the expo was part of the
Technology is rapidly changing the way convenience and
event only every two or three years.
fuel retailers operate their business. This new environment
requires companies – and their IT departments – to stay ahead From 1986 on, the annual meeting included an expo, although
of the curve to gain a competitive edge. those early years featured a greatly scaled-down expo every
other year until the early 1990s. In 1993, the annual meeting
Now in its fifth year, Tech Edge provides industry retailer
became the NACS Show. The Petroleum Marketers Association
technology professionals a more personalized and high-
of America (PMAA) has held its Fall Meeting as part of the NACS
value experience of learning, connecting and access to new
Show since 1995 and the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)
solutions at the NACS Show. This forward-looking program
has held its annual meeting as part of the NACS Show since
partners with the industry’s standards and technology
in 2002. Today, the NACS Show is rotated between three cities:
organization, Conexxus, to bring more value, deeper education
Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta.
and broader solutions to attendees. Think of it as a specialized
program within the NACS Show—for technology professionals. Event Website: www.nacsshow.com
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD14 Section 1 Feature > NACS PEI USA
PEI
Convention
2018
the latest in fuel marketing and liquid handling equipment
and technologies. The show floor consistently sells out year
after year. The show rotates between three cities: Las Vegas,
Chicago and Atlanta.
The PEI Convention at the NACS Show is the single best place
to meet others in the US fuel retailing industry. Each year, the
PEI Convention features industry-specific education sessions,
technical Q&A and numerous networking events. These
The Petroleum Equipment Institute is a trade association sessions and events provide opportunities to learn from pros in
whose members manufacture, distribute and service petroleum the industry, network with peers and gain a new perspective on
marketing and liquid handling equipment. their business.
The annual PEI convention is held in conjunction with the Founded in 1951, PEI represents more than 1,600
NACS Show. The expo is segmented into six categories: member companies in all 50 states. Members include
Fuel Equipment & Services, Food Equipment & Foodservice manufacturers, sellers and installers of equipment
Programs, Candy/Snacks, Facility Development & Store used in service stations, terminals, bulk plants, fuel, oil
Operations, Merchandise and Technology. and gasoline delivery, and similar petroleum marketing
operations.
PEI has partnered with NACS since 2002 to assist with the
Fuel Equipment & Services area. The exhibition features Please visit www.pei.org/show for more details.
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018Feature > NACS PEI USA Section 1 15
Tanknology
Celebrates 30 Years
PEI Stand Booth 6953
Tanknology brings industry-leading forecourt
technologies and strong partnering to its
International Licensee Program
As Tanknology marks its 30th anniversary “We have a network of highly experienced anniversary, we are proud of the role we
this year, the Austin, Texas-based company licensees with very skilled field technicians have played in evolving these standards
is the world’s largest provider of tank covering a large part of the world,” Stewart and providing our international partners
testing and environmental compliance said. “And we are always in conversations with technologies and support that helps
services for petroleum forecourt systems. with prospective licensees to provide our them deliver consistent, reliable solutions
services in additional countries.” to their local customers forecourt testing
Over these 30 years, the industry’s
needs.”
technology leader has now performed What distinguishes Tanknology for its
more than two million precision tests and licensees are two things: It’s market- For more information about obtaining
provides forecourt compliance services leading technologies and the company’s equipment and rights to use Tanknology’s
around the globe at more than 50,000 sites partnering approach to relationships. forecourt testing technologies in your
each year. country, you can reach the company at
Tanknology’s industry-leading forecourt
+1 (512) 380-7129, via email at
Tanknology was founded in 1988, the technologies include:
international@tanknology.com, or online
same year that the U.S. Environmental
• VacuTect® Tank Tightness Testing at www.TanknologyInternational.com
Protection Agency (EPA) issued the System
first laws regulating Underground The most utilized tank-testing
Storage Tank (UST) systems through the technology by leading multi-national oil
country, requiring tank and line testing, companies around the world.
system replacements in some cases, • SureTest® Volumetric Tank Testing
demonstration of financial responsibility, System
and other related areas. Versatile and precise volumetric tank
testing, paired with the U3 Acoustic
Over the successive years, many Ullage system.
other countries around the world have • TankCam™ and PetroScope® Qualitative
followed the model EPA created in Tank Inspection Cameras
issuing regulations of their own. As Highly detailed, visual inspection of tank
that occurred, and US-based countries interiors to help assess tank conditions.
adopted the EPA standards for their • TankClean™ Remote Video UST
facilities throughout the world, Cleaning System
Comprehensive video guided tank
Tanknology created an International cleaning.
Division to support customers outside of
the U.S. Tanknology’s approach to partnering with
its licensees is greatly enhanced by the
Today, Tanknology’s international
strong, long-term contacts the company
operations currently span more than 20
has with most of the world’s major oil
countries around the world, making the
companies. Licensees are able to leverage
company’s industry-leading technologies
these existing Tanknology relationships
available to the world’s largest fuel
in the US and around the world to gain
retailers through a network of licensee
credibility and business opportunities in
partners.
their markets.
Megan Stewart, a Tanknology Interna
“Forecourt testing is a growing and
tional Manager, noted that several of
evolving business, with many areas of the
the company’s licensees have been
world following the EPA’s lead in adopting
representing Tanknology in their
more rigid testing standards,” Stewart
international markets for more than
said. “As we celebrate our company’s 30th
two decades.
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD16 Section 1 Feature > NACS PEI USA
The forecourt of the
future by Petrotec
PEI Stand Booth 7507
At this NACS Show event, Petrotec is presenting a new look at the
forecourt customer’s experience with a new approach to engineering
built on human centered design.
The forecourt of the future is at the core ultimately driving more in-store traffic
of Petrotec’s presence at the NACS Show and purchases. The X-Series prototype
2018. Petrotec is focused on improving presents a 27’’ full screen multimedia
your business model and service station and an innovative user interface, that
experience. We want to make sure you guarantees each interaction is an
have the best options on your forecourt opportunity to enable customers to
and that you deliver the best possible discover new services, products and
experience to your customers. For that, it’s promotions. Designed for customer
crucial to know what is happening around connectivity, it delivers optimum
you, to understand who your old and new fueling experience, with c-store catalog
customers are and to adapt accordingly built in (for preordering), loyalty
your value proposal. Only this path will program integration and flash sales –
maintain your relevance to your market. all at the pump.
For that, we’ve embraced the opportunity At this year’s NACS Show Petrotec
of taking digitalization to the next level, Cloud Systems’ ecosystem will also
redefining the alignment of your main be a focal point, as a platform that
equipment with your business model. embodies the heart of the forecourt by
We’ve positioned the fuel dispenser as connecting all systems and equipment
If you’re looking for the right partner to
a new “sophisticated urban element” together. This will enable you to check,
keep your business running smoothly,
that, not only delivers fuel, but also on a single screen (computer or mobile
come visit us at the Fuel Equipment &
provides the information that matters to device), everything that is going on with
Services Hall, booth 7507. Share your
end-customers, at the right time. Taking your forecourt assets. With the power
ideas and we will help you design and
video advertising and user interaction of real-time data, potential losses
build them up.
to the next level, it embodies the right will be reduced, while simultaneously
platform for customer engagement, improving your business performance. Petrotec, Innovation you can trust!
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018Feature > NACS PEI USA Section 1 17
Dover Fueling Solutions to
Promote Complete EMV® Solution
at 2018 PEI/NACS Show
PEI Stand Booth 7321
ClearView™ solution, Fairbanks,
ProGauge and OPW Fuel Management
Systems. The booth will also bring
together the sister Dover Companies
of Hillphoenix, Anthony and Unified
Brands, which will showcase how the
groups are working together to provide
a complete end-to-end solution to the
fuel retailing forecourt.
For more information about
DFS products and solutions, visit
www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.
Stop by booth 7321 to learn more.
*Terms and conditions may apply.
Dover Fueling Solutions (“DFS”), a part DFS Vice President and General About
of Dover Corporation that delivers Manager of North America, Halden Dover Fueling Solutions
advanced fuel dispensing equipment, Zimmermann noted, “We want
electronic systems and payment, fleet our customers to understand the Dover Fueling Solutions
systems, automatic tank gauging and importance of becoming EMV (“DFS”), part of Dover
wetstock management, is looking compliant as soon as possible. The Corporation, is comprised
forward to welcoming their customers longer they wait, the more likely they of the product brands of
and partners to this year’s PEI/NACS are to run into issues with industry ClearView, Fairbanks,
Show to showcase their complete technician availability to complete the ProGauge, Tokheim, Wayne
EMV® solution. This exposition will take installs. At DFS, we have a variety of
Fueling Systems and OPW’s
place October 8-10 at the Las Vegas solutions to bring refueling sites into
Fuel Management Systems,
Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. EMV compliance available now.”
and delivers advanced fuel
EMV is the global standard created by DFS encourages attendees to stop by dispensing equipment,
EuroPay, Mastercard and Visa that secures their booth 7321 for a chance to win an electronic systems and
card transactions by authenticating debit Apple Watch* and also see their many
payment, automatic tank
or credit cards, verifying the cardholder additional products and solutions on
gauging and wetstock
and authorizing the transaction. The display with neighboring OPW booth
major benefit of EMV technology is the 7021. Along with demonstrations on
management solutions to
reduction in fraud. Instances of such fraud EMV-compliant products such as the customers worldwide.
continue to increase at pay-at-the pump iX Pay™ secure payment solution
Headquartered in Austin,
on dispensing units which do not have the powered by DFS, visitors can expect
upgraded security. However, on October to see the Wayne Ovation™ and
Texas, DFS has a significant
1, 2020, the liability of these fraudulent Helix™ fuel dispensers in a variety of manufacturing presence
activities will transfer from the credit configurations along with the Tokheim around the world, including
card companies to fuel merchants. DFS is Quantium™ fuel dispenser. Other facilities in the USA, the UK,
encouraging retailers to act with urgency to services and solutions demonstrated the Netherlands, France,
upgrade their equipment now to alleviate will be iSense™ remote monitoring India, China, and Brazil.
foreseen issues with industry technician powered by DFS and wetstock and
shortages as the deadline approaches. fuel management including the
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD18 Section 2 Oil Company Retail Brand News > North America: News & Updates
NORTH AMERICA
Petroleum Card Services Partners With
NEWS INDEX: OPMCA
Canada Pick'n Save Opens Fuel Service Station At
Alberta To Make Fuel Prepayment Stoughton
Mandatory on June 1 Pilot Flying J Strengthens Logistics
Elmsdale First EV Charging Station Launch Business to Better Serve Oil and Gas
Industry
Irving Fuel Retail Expansion With Couche- EVgo Launches Public Fast Charging
Tard Station With Second-Life Batteries REG Ultra Clean Diesel Fuel Incredible
Adventures Fleet
Irving Oil Signs Agreement To Buy Top Oil Exxon Mobil Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Launch Riiser Fuels Acquires Mad Max Stores
Parkland Fuel Signs Agreement To Buy
Rhinehart Oil Co., Inc. ExxonMobil 'Uber For Fuel' Expands in RLT Fuel Distribution Begin Fuel Sales In
USA Canada
Petro-Canada New Marketing Campaign
“Live by the Leaf” Launch Fleetcor Technologies Appoints David Rutter’s Has Chris Hartman As Director Of
Krantz As Group President Fuels & Fuel Service Stations
PETRONAS To Join LNG Canada Project
Flyers Energy Completes Acquisition Of Servco Concludes Oahu’s First Publicly
Shell & HTEC Launch Country’s First H2 Accessible H2 Station
Refueling Station Quick Fuel Network
FTC Approves Couche-Tard Sale of 2 Sparq Unveils Oklahoma’s Largest CNG
Suncor Announces Brian MacDonald On BoD Station
Minnesota Fuel Service Stations
USA Speedway Enters Texas
Fuel Delivery Services Shifts To Neste MY
7-Eleven Expands Reduced Emissions Fuel Renewable Diesel Spinx Presents State’s Largest Car Wash
Program in USA & Canada Club
GasBuddy Activates Fuel Availability
76 Fuel Retail Network Expansion With Tracker Sunoco LP Completes the Acquisition of
Offers Sandford Oil
GasBuddy Announces Chad Beasley, VP Of
Atlas Oil Named “Excellence In Health And West Coast Advertising Sales S-Mart Cstores Acquired by Petrogas
Safety” Award Winner Global
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Deploys First
Andeavor To Create Fuel Storage Facility In Software Production Release Total Marketing Services Makes
California Considerable Investment In Clean Energy
Global Partners LP Appoints John T. Hailer
American Natural Gas Unveils New CNG To BoD UEV Connect Completes the 1,000th EV
Station Charging Station
Global Partners To Acquire Cheshire Oil
Aqua Bio Announces Re-branding Co.’s 10 Fuel Stations & C- Stores UGI Utilities Inc. Unveils New CNG Fuel
ArcLight Partners To Restore Refinery, GPM Investments Completes Takes Over Station
Creating 1,200 Plus Jobs DMJ’s 11 C-stores With Fuel Sales Valvoline Inc. Acquires Great Canadian Oil
Austin Fuel Service Stations To Shift To Growth Energy States Rutter’s As Latest Change
Chip Readers E15 Retailer VP Racing Fuels To Be Official Fuel of
BBA Aviation Plc Gets Ready To Acquire Gulf & Ford Join Forces United States Auto Club
Epic Fuels VP Racing Fuels Is Fuel Partner Of AMS
Husky Corporation Develops Nozzle
Bennett Pump Signs Long-Term Innovation Walmart Fuel Service Station & Stores
Partnership With Gas Pump TV Expansion Across North Texas
Lucas Oil Wins 2018 AutoZone Extra Miler
Big Y Foods First Connecticut Express Fuel Award Waterway Carwash To Open Waterway
Service Station Launch Express
Marathon Petroleum Corp & Andeavor File
Brookhaven Adopts Redeem Renewable Proxy Statement WEX Inc. Reaches Agreement With Shell To
Natural Gas Operate Fleet Cards
Market Force & Phillips 66 Introduce Key
Burns & McDonnell Fuel Tank Driver Fuel Forecast Indicator
Improvements Contract at Naval Base
Kitsap Matrix Advises Sale Of Cheshire Oil
Company, LLC
Clean Energy Fuel Facilitates Grant
Applications For 168 Heavy-Duty Trucks Matrix Declares Sale of NEMO Oil
Company
Clean Energy Presents ‘Zero Now
Financing’ MFA Oil Company Buys Propane & Farm
Fuel Operations Of Frazier Oil
Chase Pay® and 76® Speed Up Checkout
with Pay at the Pump Motiva Supplies Florida With 76 Brand
Chevron Is Texans’ First-ever Official National Carwash Solutions Partners With
Volunteerism Partner TSS Car Wash Services
CSA Group Publishes New LNG Standards NBB Files Argument For 2018 RFS
CyberFuels Completes EcoFlex 96 First Order NCS & Complete Car Wash Strategic
& Receives Dynamo Cetane Booster Order Partnership Agreement
CyberFuels First Order For EcoFlex 96 Nel ASA & Nikola Multi Billion NOK & Fuel
Station Contract
CyberFuels Inc. To Open New Research,
Sales & Marketing Office Nikola Motor Company Hydrogen Station
Expansion Plans
Electrify America Names Black & Veatch,
SAI Group as Design-Build Firms for EV Offen Petroleum To Acquire Overland
Fast Charging Stations Petroleum
Empire Petroleum Buys Wholesale Openbay Secures Series A Financing For
Distribution Of Willoughby The Automotive Aftermarket Industry
EncounterCare Solutions Envisages Major PDI Acquires DM2 To Deepen Its Expertise
Expansion In Petroleum Wholesale
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2018Oil Company Retail Brand News > North America: News & Updates Section 2 19
Canada: Parkland Fuel Signs Agreement To Buy Rhinehart Oil
Parkland Fuel Corporation, through its U.S. based subsidiaries, Doug Haugh, President of Parkland USA, said, “Rhinehart
has signed an agreement to purchase all of the issued and is a prominent fuel distributor and a well scaled and
outstanding equity interests of Rhinehart Oil Co., Inc. and its respected ExxonMobil lubricants distributor. The addition
affiliates, a retail, commercial and lubricants business. of Rhinehart to the Parkland USA team provides us with
the talented staff and scalable infrastructure we need to
Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland
establish our Regional Operations Center (“ROC”) for the
observed that the Rhinehart Acquisition represents a significant
Rocky Mountain tributary. This ROC will be the operating
expansion for Parkland. “Rhinehart has an excellent business
platform that drives organic growth and enables further
and asset base that will serve as a platform for growth in Utah,
acquisitions across the region that can leverage substantial
Colorado and neighboring states. We are excited to welcome Dave
existing capacity within their current rail hubs, bulk storage
and John Jardine from the Rhinehart leadership team and the rest
terminals, and warehouses.” 15082018
of the Rhinehart employees to the Parkland team.”
Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston,
and other US cities.
Yoshi's fuel comes from ExxonMobil,
and customers pay a $20 monthly fee for
delivery. The startup also offers services
like oil changes and wiper blade
swaps, and customers get per gallon
discounts on their fuel if they choose
these add-ons. Customers can schedule
these services and communicate with
"field technicians" who complete them
through an app, available on Apple and
Android.
The startup asks customers to leave
their fuel door ajar, but drivers do
not need to be present while Yoshi
employees work on their car. Yoshi can
also install a magnetic fuel vault in
compatible cars, making it possible to
complete a fill-up without customers
Empire Petroleum Buys Wholesale Willoughby. “Like Willoughby, Empire is
having to leave the fuel door open.
Distribution Of Willoughby committed to delivering superior quality
and service to support its dealers, and In addition to Yoshi, several other fuel
Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC
is committed to continuing to grow well delivery startups are trying to expand
(Empire) has acquired the wholesale
into the future.” 05072018 their reach. Silicon Valley-based Filld
distribution business of Willoughby
delivers fuel to customers in the Bay
(Willoughby), significantly enhancing
ExxonMobil 'Uber For Fuel' Expands Area and Seattle, and Booster Fuels says
Empire’s current footprint in Tennessee,
in USA its service is safe and more eco-friendly
Mississippi and Arkansas, in addition
than traditional fuel service stations.
to strengthening its relationships with A growing number of startups calling
its branded partners, including Exxon, themselves "Uber for gas" are offering As these companies gain more
Marathon, Shell and Valero. an alternative refueling from the followers, some fire marshals and fire
traditional fuel service station network. department officials have expressed
Rocky Dewbre, Chief Executive Officer
concerns about startups transporting
of Empire, said, “We are pleased to The companies are also attempting to
large amounts of a flammable liquid
welcome over 120 new dealer customers fill an emerging gap in fuel availability.
on the back of a pickup truck. "Some of
to Empire and to continue executing Among these startups, Yoshi stands
the companies are using 1,000-gallon
on our acquisition growth strategy of out as a frontrunner. The company
tanks," Greg Andersen, a division chief
branded motor fuel distributors across has expanded from three cities to 16
in the state fire marshal's office in
the United States.” in the past year, raising more than $15
California. "If they're going into the
million in funding - including support
“After 25 years as a fuel distributor, I basement parking lot of a high rise, that
from ExxonMobil and General Motors
thought this was a great opportunity to actually is a large concern."
Ventures. Yoshi hasn't revealed how
sell our wholesale assets and to focus
many people have signed up for the Yoshi sometimes delivers fuel to parking
on the growth of our transportation
service, but it currently delivers fuel in lots and high-rises, but the startup
and commercial business,” said David
Issue 3 2018 FUELWORLD20 Section 2 Oil Company Retail Brand News > North America: News & Updates
says its fuel tanks are certified by the TSS recently tripled the company’s Speedway Enters Texas
US Department of Transportation and footprint moving into a new 100,000
Speedway store has made its entry
adhere to local laws. The startup has not square foot facility to accommodate
into Texas, with a 4,600-square foot
experienced any fuel spill accidents since increased demand and future growth.
convenience store marking its first
launching in 2015, and Yoshi intends to
“We’re convinced that NCS is the right presence in Texas.
begin delivering fuel to nine more cities
strategic partner for us with resources
by the end of the year. According to its From 10 dispenser islands are 20
and market leadership that will expand
website, people can save 33 hours and fueling positions under the canopy,
our capabilities. We couldn’t be happier
$240 a year by using it. 16082018 featuring 12-inch screens and
to become part of the NCS family,” said
Editor’s Note: This developing service has enhanced customer security and
limitations and is operating at present to a very
Bobby Jones, Vice President at TSS.
“We both share a vision to make our car convenience features. The Texas City
specific motorist segments and US states.
wash customers more profitable through store has diesel at every dispenser
exceptional innovative products and to accommodate heavy-duty pickup
MFA Oil Company Buys Propane & Farm
service,” adds Abe Basha, Vice President trucks where most new-build
Fuel Operations Of Frazier Oil
at TSS.” 08082018 Speedway stores may offer up to four
A farmer-owned energy supply diesel fueling positions.
cooperative, MFA Oil Company, has S-Mart C-stores Acquired by Petrogas
acquired the propane and farm fuel An extensive food and beverage
Global
operations of Frazier Oil & LP Gas selection, including the first Speedy
Company, Inc. Petrogas Global Ltd. (Applegreen Brand) Café west of the Mississippi invites
has acquired small network from customers inside the store.
Scott Frazier, president of Frazier Oil & Carolina Convenience Corp., as well as
LP Gas Company, said, “We are really Division Director Gary Michniewicz,
its wholesale fuels distribution business
pleased to have found such an ideal fit said, “We are happy and thrilled to
in South Carolina.
for this aspect of our business. MFA Oil have our new Speedway location
has a great team of people along with Carolina Convenience operated eight in Texas City. This was truly a
the resources and technology to take S-Mart c-stores in Columbia, S.C., collaborative effort between Speedway
care of our long-time customers. They and supplied dealers primarily in the and the Galveston Bay refinery.
offer great service and will improve our Columbia market with a few dealers The GBR team helped support our
operations, which is a great opportunity in the east of South Carolina. Petrogas recruiting and training efforts by
for our customers.” 4082018 Global has retained the company’s opening their facilities to train our new
c-store employees at the acquired employees. I am grateful to all the
National Carwash Solutions Partners stores. The company sites have various employees who spent countless hours
With TSS Car Wash Services fuel brands including BP, ExxonMobil planning, training, and making this
and Sunoco. The fuel retailer also store in Texas City possible. We look
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) is supplied unbranded motor fuels to a few forward to serving our new customers
very proud to announce its strategic of its dealers. and growing our brand in Texas City.”
partnership with TSS Car Wash Services 20082018
(TSS). Apart from its fuel and convenience
marketing business, Carolina
TSS is the industry’s leading customized Convenience also operates several Sunoco LP Completes the Acquisition of
carwash design solutions supplier Hardee’s restaurants in the Columbia Sandford Oil
located in Warren, Michigan. TSS market that were not included in the Sunoco LP announced the completion
provides the very best in car wash sale to Applegreen. After nearly 37 years of the acquisition of the equity interests
consultation, LED lighting, creative of operation, it is divesting substantially of Sandford Energy, LLC, Sandford
design, customized signage and all of its c-store and petroleum Transportation, LLC and their respective
systems, wash package solutions and marketing business to focus on the subsidiaries for approximately
marketing services to their car wash operation of its Hardee’s restaurants $66 million plus working capital
customers. and other business ventures. adjustments.
National Car Wash Solutions is the Based in Lexington, S.C., Carolina The acquired wholesale fuels business
parent company of the industry’s Convenience is a second-generation, distributes approximately 115 million
leading brands including MacNeil, family-owned company founded in 1981 gallons of fuel annually to exploration,
Ryko and Clean Touch. NCS has also by Madhu Shrivastava who is the current drilling and oil field services customers,
partnered with the very best car wash Chairman & CEO. In June 2018, Seema primarily in basins in Central and West
distributors in North America including Shrivastava Patel (Photo) was appointed Texas and Oklahoma.
Hi-Performance Wash Systems, Auto- President of Carolina Convenience
Clean, Arizona Car Wash Systems, Corp. be in-charge of all the company’s The acquisition is consistent with
Complete Car Wash, NuLook and operations and management of Sunoco's strategy of utilizing its scale to
Badger Land. These partnerships C-Stores, Jobbers and Dealers; grow the core fuel distribution business.
have strengthened NCS’s dominant Hardee’s Restaurants and Office and The transaction was funded using cash
position offering the nation’s only direct Financial management. Seema currently on hand and amounts available under
service network to meet the business continues to manage relationships with Sunoco's revolving credit facility and is
needs of car wash operators. TSS adds Hardee’s, BP, ExxonMobil, and Sunoco expected to be immediately accretive
considerable fire power to NCS’s arsenal brand. 130818 to Sunoco with respect to distributable
of bundled product and service offerings. Petrogas Website: http://petrogasglobal.com/ cash flow. 03082018
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