Gilbarco Veeder-Root, AutoGas deliver fuel discounting

Greensboro, NC USA - September 13, 2005 - Gilbarco Veeder-Root has completed software development for their Passport point-of-sale system that supports AutoGas Digital Rewards for the ConocoPhillips TankBank program. Consumers at participating stores accumulate valuable TankBank rewards that can be redeemed for cents-off fuel. In addition, Passport delivers additional benefits to the marketers, such as simplifying training and delivering outstanding manager controls designed to reduce shrink.

"We believe the teamwork between Gilbarco, ConocoPhillips and AutoGas has produced an integrated POS and loyalty program that will be a true asset to retailers," said Kirsten Paust, manager of POS marketing at Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "It will build repeat business and improve profitability for the retailer."

The TankBank program works across ConocoPhillips retailer locations that are participating in the program to provide consumers with flexibility to earn and redeem rewards at a variety of different locations.

Reward accrual and redemption are managed through the AutoGas Digital Rewards program. Each participating retailer location has an on-site computer that records new rewards and consumes redeemed rewards at the centralized database.

Doug Wadley, owner of Midway Grocery in Henrietta, Oklahoma was one of the first to field trial Passport with TankBank. "Passport is very easy to operate. I really like the reports it generates and the way it documents cashier exceptions," he said. "Our inside sales have clearly increased with TankBank. We have also maintained our outside sales in spite of new competition we have just down the road."

The Gilbarco Passport software version 4.03 for ConocoPhillips also supports features that enable same-site/immediate fuel discounts based on car wash purchases or payment type that are independent from the TankBank program. Gilbarco Passport point-of-sale system will be on display at the NACS Show, November 15-18, 2005 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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)

About AutoGas

AutoGas Systems, Inc., located in Abilene, Texas, provides loyalty solutions to help retailers in the convenience and HVR industry move more merchandise resulting in greater profits. As the pioneer of 'pay-at-the-pump', AutoGas continues to develop innovative technology-based solutions designed to bring stability and flexibility to the retail fueling industry. For additional information about AutoGas or its product line, visit www.autogas.com

Contact

Vince Holbrook
Phone 336.547.5058
vince.holbrook@gilbarcoo.com

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