Gilbarco Veeder-Root Unveils New System to Prevent Fuel Leaks
Guardian Leak Prevention System Features Breakthrough Detection and
Containment Technology
GREENSBORO, NC - October 5, 2006 - Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced today its
new Guardian Leak Prevention System, which offers the highest level of ground
water protection available and is the only actively monitored tank-to-dispenser
fuel containment system on the market.
The new Guardian Leak Prevention System provides Class 1 leak detection and
containment in a complete system, something never before available in the
industry. Guardian offers a simplified system designed to detect and contain
leaks before they enter the environment to a degree never before seen in the
petroleum equipment market.
Each year, fuel retailers are faced with the potential of catastrophic risk
from environmental contamination. Current systems to combat this risk have
historically led to increased ownership costs via installation and maintenance,
and they lack continuous monitoring designed to catch a leak before it results
in costly remediation. To date, a complete product solution has not existed that
includes the dispenser, fuel path, and submersible turbine pump (STP.)
Instead, customers have relied on multiple suppliers for various system
components, but never before with this new level of protection.
"Our customers tell us that they are concerned about protecting their
significant assets in brand and land, and Guardian allows them to take
substantial steps in protecting their business investment, as well as our
environment," said Richard Browne, vice president of Service Station
Equipment Marketing at Gilbarco Veeder-Root.
The Guardian Leak Prevention System provides the highest level of ground
water protection by creating new secondary containment spaces around vulnerable
leak points. By providing continuous vacuum monitoring capability from the
tank interface to the dispenser, the system monitors the STP, product piping,
and the new shear valve for any seepage.
"Because this new system is designed to detect leaks before they enter
the environment, the benefits to our customers include lower risk of
contamination, as well as increased safety, reduced costs and increased uptime,
all of which lead to greater profitability," added Browne.
The Guardian Leak Prevention System will be on display at the NACS Show in
Las Vegas, October 9-11, in the Gilbarco Veeder-Root booth #4345.
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Editor's Note: Stories about leaks in existing systems are not infrequent.
For more information on recent coverage, please contact Lucy Sackett, Gilbarco
Veeder-Root Marketing Communications Manager, at lucy.sackett@gilbarco.com.
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 on the Guardian Containment System, visit www.gilbarco.com.
Contact
Lucy Sackett
Marketing Communications Manager
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Tel: (336) 547-5607
Fax: (336) 547-5890
e-mail: lucy.sackett@gilbarco.com