Topco Selects Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Power Integrity as Preferred Suppliers
Agreement includes dispensers, point of sale systems and power management systems.
Greensboro, NC USA - August 26, 2003 - Gilbarco Veeder-Root
and Power Integrity Corporation (PICO) announced today that they were
named sole supplier of fuel marketing products for Topco Associates
LLC, a cooperative buying group with 35 member companies. Many of their
members are selling fuel today and are using equipment from Gilbarco
Veeder-Root and Power Integrity. Others are candidates for adding fuel
in the future.
As part of the agreement members will be able to earn Topco rebate
credits for purchases of Encore and Eclipse dispensers, G-SITE and
Passport point of sale systems from Gilbarco Veeder-Root and power
management systems from Power Integrity.
"Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Power Integrity are experts in fuel marketing
solutions and are positioned to offer quality products, services, and
consulting to our member companies. The ability of Gilbarco Veeder-Root
to offer a range of integrated forecourt solutions ensures our members
maximum uptime and flow rates" said Allen Morgan, category equipment
manager for Topco. "Members using their equipment today have been
pleased with their performance, reliability and support."
Topco Associates LLC provides procurement, quality assurance,
packaging, and other services exclusively for its member-owners which
include supermarket retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies.
Topco members purchase a variety of products and services through the
cooperative including corporate and national brands, perishables,
equipment, supplies, and business services.
About Power Integrity
PICO, based in Greensboro, NC, is an engineering company that
manufactures a factory assembled electrical distribution system that is
specifically designed to meet the electrical requirements. PICO systems
contain isolated pump controls, dispenser controls, power protection
circuitry, and mandated emergency stop relays. Their systems comply
with UL, IEEE, and ensure a proper electrical supply.
(1-800-237-6220, or www.pico.cc )