7-Eleven extends dispenser purchasing agreement with Gilbarco
GREENSBORO, NC – February 4, 2008 – 7-Eleven, Inc. has extended its dispenser purchasing agreement with Gilbarco Veeder-Root through December 2010. 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses more than 7,500 7-Eleven® stores in North America and globally some 33,700 stores are in 17 countries.
The company will continue to purchase Gilbarco® Encore® dispensers, which offer the widest range of models for alternative fuels, advanced security and payment options.
Gilbarco has been the primary supplier of fuel dispensers for 7-Eleven® stores since 1972.
"Gilbarco dispensers have been an important part of our successful interaction with customers at the fuel island," said Bill Runciman, General Manager, Gasoline Operations at 7-Eleven. "We look forward to working with Gilbarco on new developments that further enhance our gasoline customer’s experience."
"7-Eleven has developed and sustained leadership status in the convenience store industry," said Richard Browne, Vice President North America Marketing for Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "It continues to be an honor to support 7-Eleven as its gasoline dispenser equipment and solutions provider."
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.
For further information contact:
Lucy Sackett
Marketing Communications Manager
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Tel: (336) 547.5607
Fax: (336) 547-5890
email: lucy.sackett@gilbarco.com
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7 Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses more than 7,500 7-Eleven® stores in North America. Globally, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses some 33,700 stores in 17 countries and one U.S. territory. During 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of more than $46.64 billion in 2007. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
For further information contact:
Margaret Chabris
7-Eleven, Inc.
Tel. 972-828-7285 or mchabri@7-11.com