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» 7-Eleven Awards Dispenser Agreement to Gilbarco Veeder-Root
(April 11, 2005) Canadian Tire Petroleum will use Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore dispensers exclusively at new installations. The company already uses Veeder-Root's Red Jacket brand of submersible pumps.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Rolls Out Passport POS
(April 18, 2005) With this selection, Exxon locations across the United States are currently upgrading their G-SITE POS systems and bringing new sites online with Passport.

» Gilbarco and Veeder-Root announce management team
(April 23, 2002) Scott Clawson is president of the two companies, which together represent the leading brands of solutions and technologies that provide convenience, control, and environmental integrity for retail fueling and adjacent markets.

» Gilbarco and Veeder-Root announce sales and service appointments
(April 23, 2002) The two companies together represent the leading brands of solutions and technologies that provide convenience, control, and environmental integrity for retail fueling and adjacent markets.

» Canadian Tire Petroleum Selects Gilbarco Veeder-Root and John Reid & Sons as Sole Source Supplier
(April 4, 2005) Canadian Tire Petroleum will use Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore dispensers exclusively at new installations. The company already uses Veeder-Root's Red Jacket brand of submersible pumps.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Gasboy Announce New Executive
(June 18, 2003) In this role, Masse will have management responsibility for Gilbarco, Veeder-Root and Gasboy worldwide.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Passport POS Certified On ADS-Dallas Payment Network
(April 8, 2003) Certification on the ADS-Dallas network is an integral step towards making Passport fully accessible to convenience store retailers.

» Topco Selects Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Power Integrity as Preferred Suppliers
(August 26, 2003) 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 opens New Sales Office for Middle East and Africa
(August 8, 2005) Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the sales office will be led by Mark Youssef, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa.

» Hutsell Named Strategic/Global Account Director
(December 17, 2002) Hutsell will be responsible for developing Gilbarco Veeder-Root's business with major oil company accounts on a global basis.

» Danaher Announces Completion of the Acquisition of Marconi Commerce Systems
(February 1, 2002) Danaher Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Marconi Commerce Systems, formerly known as Gilbarco, for US$325 million.

» Shell Selects Gilbarco Veeder-Root As A Strategic Supplier for Fuel Dispensing Equipment
(February 14, 2005) Shell has found in Gilbarco a global supplier with the capabilities to support Shell's plans for growth in key world markets.

» Gilbarco Inc. and DataMax Consulting Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
(February 7, 2003) Hutsell will be responsible for developing Gilbarco Veeder-Root's business with major oil company accounts on a global basis.

» Short Stop Adopts Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Passport POS Solution
(January 11, 2005) The ease of scanning, improved compliance features for alcohol and cigarette sales that reduce the chances for violations, and the touch screen that decreases transaction time, are all features expected to translate to improved profits.

» First System-Wide Rollout of Contactless Smart Card In Petroleum Marketing Industry
(January 3, 2005) The new contactless smart card payment option adds more than 3,100 fueling positions in the company's Gilbarco branded dispensers in North Carolina, Pennsylvania,West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Ohio.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces New Executive
(July 9, 2003) Gafinowitz will have global responsibility on leveraging the overall technology integration and commercialization.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Receives ISO Upgrade
(July 17, 2003) ISO 9001:2000 expects the responsibility for a company's Quality Management System to be placed with the top management. Principles include leadership, customer focus, involvement of people, process approach, continual improvement, and supplier relationships.

» Veeder-Root Announces Executive Appointments
(July 9, 2003) New president Brian Burnett will have worldwide leadership for developing and leading the strategy and implementation of Veeder-Root's business objectives and product innovation. Andrew Wert, new vice president of marketing, will have responsbility for global marketing and product strategy.

» Sunoco Selects Gilbarco Veeder-Root to Supply Fuel Dispensers
(June 14, 2006) We are proud to continue to build our relationship as Sunoco's forecourt supplier and look forward to working with them to further their brand objectives.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root brings direct payment to car wash entrance
(June 6, 2002) Consumers can now use credit, debit, and transponder technologies to pay for a car wash without having to fill up for gas or go inside the store.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Contactless Card Option Completes MasterCard PayPass Approval
(June 9, 2005) The Gilbarco Contactless Card Option is available as a factory-installed option or retrofit kit for current production models EncoreTM and Eclipse™ and as a retrofit kit for The Advantage® series dispensers.

» Ultramar Ltd. in Canada Awards Dispenser Supply Agreement to Gilbarco
(June 15, 2005) The three-year agreement, which follows a supply agreement between Gilbarco and Ultramar that took effect in 2001, makes Gilbarco the primary supplier of dispenser's to Ultramar.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Chosen as Primary Supplier by Petro-Canada
(March 17, 2005) A national agreement has been made with Petro-Canada to supply Gilbarco-brand dispensers and Veeder-Root-brand automatic tank gauges.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Daily Flow Monitoring Maximizes Site Efficiency Using Existing TLS-350R and Dispenser Equipment
(March 21, 2005) Daily Flow Monitoring, a new on-line service now available from Gilbarco Veeder-Root, leverages installed Veeder-Root TLS automatic tank gauges along with most dispenser brands to measure daily flow rates for an entire fueling network.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Provides First Gas Pumps To Accept MasterCard PayPass
(March 31, 2003) MasterCard, Chevron, and Panasonic sites now accept payment with a tap or wave of a consumer's debit or credit card at the reader, instead of the traditional swipe method.

» Passport POS System Now Available for Shell Marketers
(March 6, 2006) Gafinowitz looks forward to the opportunity to continue Gilbarco's success in providing innovative and superior solutions to our global customer base.

» Gilbarco and Intelio Technologies Announce More Tools to Increase Car Wash Profits
(May 1, 2006) Gafinowitz looks forward to the opportunity to continue Gilbarco's success in providing innovative and superior solutions to our global customer base.

» Gilbarco's Contactless Smart Card Option receives American Express certification
(May 11, 2005) With this selection, Exxon locations across the United States are currently upgrading their G-SITE POS systems and bringing new sites online with Passport.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Passport® Granted Certification by PCATS
(May 11, 2006) The PCATS certification validates Passport for the petroleum and convenience retail industry as fully conforming to specific-use instances for the PCATS-NAXML standards.

» Chevron Texaco approves Gilbarco Passport POS System
(May 12, 2005) Chevron Texaco will become the eighth major oil company network to certify the Passport system, effectively completing coverage for all major oil company brands.

» Wawa Enrolls Stores in Gilbarco's Daily Flow Monitoring Service
(May 16, 2005) Daily Flow Monitoring, a web-based service released earl>ier this year as a component of Gilbarco's Fuel Management Service, provides real-time, 24-hour reporting of fuel flow rates at each fueling position across a retailer's network.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Launches POS Independent SMART Merchandising at the Pump
(May 17, 2005) The new version of the forecourt promotion and coupon creation tool communicates directly with Encore 500s, 550s, and Eclipse dispensers regardless of existing POS type.

» Healy Systems certifies Gilbarco Veeder-Root For Vapor Recovery Compliance
(May 18, 2005) At existing sites that require upgrades to meet CARB On-Board Recovery Vapor Recovery (ORVR) requirements, the Healy retrofits are approved for use on all eligible Gilbarco® and Gasboy® dispensers and pumps.

» Sheetz to deploy Gilbarco's SMART Connect™
(May 18, 2005) By June 2006, the company also plans to retrofit SMART Connect at their existing 60 eligible locations that have Gilbarco® Eclipse™ and Encore™ 500 dispensers.

» Top Ten Dispenser Security Enhancement Recommendations
(May 18, 2006) No single solution will completely prevent attacks, but careful procedures can help significantly in reducing the opportunity.

» Gilbarco and Veeder-Root Announce New Consolidated Salesforce
(May 13, 2002) The new sales force includes sales managers who represent the combined Gilbarco Veeder-Root brands and a core group that represents Veeder-Root only.

» Gilbarco Awarded 3-Year Dispenser Alliance with Shell International
(May 7, 2002) The agreement includes 100% sourcing of dispensers in Europe and 100% sourcing of dispensers in South American and CCA countries.

» Gasboy TopKAT learns new tricks
(November 1, 2005) The new software supports wireless communication, serial to Local Area Network (LAN) interface, master/satellite dispenser applications and French language.

» Veeder-Root's Wireless System Offers Option for Challenging Tank Gauge Applications
(November 11, 2005) The wireless system is a viable way to achieve communications between tank gauge components.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Opens New Nordic Office
(November 13, 2002) Gilbarco and Autotank will supply all Gilbarco and Veeder-Root products throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. .

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore S Series dispenser debuts at NACS
(November 15, 2005) The new design consolidates all transactional elements into a 12" x 21" rectangular area. Tactile and visual cues improve consumer efficiency in operating the dispenser.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces G-SITE to Passport Upgrade Kit
(November 14, 2005) The kit includes everything the retailer needs with no additional fees. It is inexpensive and easy to install.

» New fuel discounting features improve profitability
(November 2, 2005) Retailers are able to increase sales of other high-margin products or services by offering fuel discounts as an incentive.

» Martin Gafinowitz named President of Gilbarco
(November 21, 2005) Gafinowitz looks forward to the opportunity to continue Gilbarco's success in providing innovative and superior solutions to our global customer base.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root and US Energy Capital Join Forces to Provide Retailers Funding for Site Investments
(November 3, 2005) The service and competitive rates provided by US Energy Capital have been instrumental in helping customers affordably upgrade to new POS platforms and dispensers, which are driving real results for their sites.

» Wawa Announces Rollout of Gilbarco's Contactless Card Readers
(November 7, 2005) The contactless card reader option will be added to more than 1,900 fueling positions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

» Schnuck Markets Installs Gilbarco SMART Merchandising
(November 8, 2005) As Schnuck Markets, Inc., expands its retail gasoline offering, it leverages the latest technology to promote grocery sales, its core business.

» PCS partners with Gilbarco for debit solution
(November 8, 2005) PCS will include Gilbarco's G-SITE® point-of-sale systems as part of its solution to meet the network's requirement to use Derived Unique Key Per Transaction (DUKPT) encryption on debit transactions.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Releases PAM® 1000 With Enhanced Software
(October 1, 2003) The new software brings additional capabilities to high-volume sites that use third-party POS systems with Gilbarco® brand fuel dispensers.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Power Integrity Announce Plans for new Integrated Power Distribution System
(October 10, 2003) Power Integrity Corporation (PICO) is the leader in the development and support of engineered electrical systems for the retail fuel dispensing industry, including convenience stores and hypermarkets.

» New Passport Security Camera Interface Offers Improved Shrinkage Control
(October 11, 2006) Passport Version 5 is built on the powerful PCATS NAXML standard for a richer integration experience. This new interface offers real-time journal data to Passport customers, allowing for better employee control and reduced shrinkage in their stores.

» Gasboy Introduces New Consola 2A Point of Sales System
(October 12, 2003) The Consola 2A is a fully integrated point of sale workstation designed for the Mexican and Latin American markets that use multiple full-serve islands and multiple attendants.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore 500 Dispensers Now Offer SMART Flow Technology
(October 12, 2003) This technology improves flow rates at each fueling position by monitoring and reacting to flow rates in real time.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces Connectivity to Put Retailers in Control
(October 12, 2003) Now dispensers, automatic tank gauges and point-of-sale systems are connected to each other and the home office through a single point, giving retailers important information and more control over their sites.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces Encore 500 Ultra-Hi with Alphanumeric Keypad
(October 12, 2003) The optional integrated alphanumeric keypad allows customers to enter fleet information at the dispenser, eliminating the need for an additional island payment terminal.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Car Wash Kiosk Provides "Pay at the Wash"
(October 12, 2003) The kiosk can accept credit and debit cards (major oil networks), cash (bills and quarters) with change, and RFID devices (if supported by the POS application).

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Unveils New System to Prevent Fuel Leaks
(October 5, 2006) Gilbarco's new Guardian Leak Prevention System is the highest level of ground water protection available and the only actively monitored tank-to-dispenser fuel containment system on the market.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces More Flexibility in Passport Offering
(October 6, 2002) Gilbarco announced major design enhancements to its Passport POS, providing maximum scalability and flexibility for the convenience store industry.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces Plans to Release Direct Interface to PDI Software
(October 7, 2002) Gilbarco announced that it plans to release a direct interface from its G-SITE® POS system to Professional Datasolutions Resource Management Series (PDI/RMS) back office and accounting software.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces Strategic Alliance with Autotank
(November 4, 2002) Gilbarco and Autotank will supply all Gilbarco and Veeder-Root products throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. .

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Acquires Alki Networks Assets and Software License Distribution
(October 9, 2003) With this transaction, Gilbarco Veeder-Root gains exclusive distribution of the Alki Intelligent Merchandising (AIM) system, a web-based application that delivers interactive marketing and merchandising programs on fuel dispensers and alternative display devices at the forecourt.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Ingenico Form Strategic Global Partnership
(October 9, 2006) A global leader in secure payment and transaction solution, Ingenico will deliver secure and reliable end-to-end payment solutions for petroleum retailers worldwide.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announces e-CRIND
(October 10, 2006) This enhancement to eCRIND enables retailers to turn dispensers into forecourt profit centers, by offering functionality such as color screens, integrated merchandising, and custom ordering applications.

» Gilbarco's Passport® POS Now Offers Improved Standardization with Wayne® Dispenser and CAT Control
(October 9, 2006) The lack of a third party interface box between the POS and the dispenser eliminates a common failure point and improves time to market for new feature development at the forecourt.

» Mexican Government Approves Gilbarco's Encore® 500S Dispensers For Replacement Program
(October 9, 2006) The Encore 500S is the first Gilbarco dispenser certified by the Mexican Government as meeting all the requirements of NOM-005-SCFI-2005, which allows for equipment to be commercialized in Mexico.

» Autotank and Gilbarco Veeder-Root Announce Extensive Cooperation Agreement
(September 10, 2006) The companies are joining forces to develop and manufacture a range of products adapted to the Nordic market, where customers need robust performance in sub-zero temperatures, coupled with global cost efficiencies and forecourt marketing capability.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Unveils New Corporate Symbol
(September 12, 2002) The new corporate logo has a rounded, triangular shape in red, blue and green.

» Kaehler Announces Early Retirement from Gilbarco Veeder-Root
(September 12, 2003) David Kaehler will continue to support Gilbarco Veeder-Root in a consulting capacity; Martin Gafinowitz has been named president of Gilbarco North America.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root, AutoGas deliver fuel discounting
(September 13, 2005) Gilbarco Veeder-Root has completed software development for its Passport point-of-sale system that supports AutoGas Digital Rewards for the ConocoPhillips TankBank program.

» Datawire brings high speed connectivity to Gilbarco® G-SITE® and Passport® users
(September 20, 2005) Users of Gilbarco Veeder-Root G-SITE and Passport point-of-sale systems can now get high speed connectivity to their networks using Datawire VXN MicroNode from Datawire Communication Networks Inc. of Toronto and Atlanta.

» Meijer Announces Rollout of Gilbarco's Contactless Card Reader at 150 Stores
(September 26, 2005) Meijer's 150 stores that sell gasoline will have over 1,850 fueling positions upgraded with Gilbarco's ISO 14443 contactless card system.

» Gilbarco Veeder-Root Mobilizes Efforts
(September 9, 2005) This letter from GVR President Gary Masse is to associates and customers affected by Hurricane Katrina. It informs about the efforts to ensure that customers are able to resume normal business operations as quickly as possible.

   
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