Gilbarco Veeder-Root acquires Intermedia Kiosks, Inc.
GREENSBORO, NC – February 8, 2007 – Gilbarco Veeder-Root has acquired Intermedia
Kiosks, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland. Intermedia Kiosks is a leading provider
of customer-operated food service ordering solutions for gas and convenience
stores, grocery, and quick service. Founded in 1993, the company has more than
1,600 installations of their food ordering and kitchen management system
kiosks. With a leading market position in food service ordering kiosks,
Intermedia Kiosks' product line is highly regarded by operators for its
sophisticated merchandising tools which are able to drive profit and by
consumers for its intuitive design and use.
"We are incredibly excited about what the
acquisition of Intermedia Kiosks will allow us to provide our customers. Their
proven food service ordering kiosk and kitchen management solutions are an
ideal addition to our technology portfolio aimed at helping retailers better
merchandise and market to consumers," said Kirsten Paust, Gilbarco's vice
president of retail systems. “Through this purchase, we are delivering
customers a truly integrated suite of ordering and merchandising technology,
both inside the convenience store and on the fuel island. This solution,
combined with our powerful dispenser merchandising solutions and Passport, our
next generation point of sale system, gives retailers the power and flexibility
to merchandise and sell at various locations throughout the convenience store."
"Gilbarco
Veeder-Root's highly-effective sales, distribution and service network will add
value to our existing and future customers as well as our strategic partners"
said Beth Kaplan, chairman of Intermedia Kiosks. "In addition, Gilbarco Veeder-Root's depth of
offering and expertise in the retail petroleum arena will allow us to bring
comprehensive merchandising tools to our existing and future customers."
Intermedia Kiosks will continue to operate from
their Owings Mills, Maryland office.
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About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Gasboy are leading suppliers of integrated fuel
control, site management, and support services for petroleum marketers and
commercial fueling enterprises worldwide. (www.gilbarco.com, www.veeder.com, www.gasboy.com For more information visit www.gilbarco.com)
Contact
Lucy Sackett
Marketing Communications Manager
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Phone 336-547-5607
Fax 336-547-5890
e-mail
lucy.sackett@gilbarco.com