Gilbarco Veeder-Root forms strategic partnership with E.ON DRIVE Infrastructure to support high-power EV charging network across the Nordics
Basildon, UK, September 2023 – Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company and leading provider of innovative fuelling and charging solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), to support its expansion of a reliable and robust high-power charging network across the Nordics markets.
EDRI, a major player in the electric vehicle charging industry, has been making substantial investments in the deployment of new EV-charging hardware as well as enhancing the charging experience for EV drivers at their existing charging facilities. With charger availability and uptime paramount in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty for a Charging Point Operator (CPO), EDRI has partnered with Gilbarco Veeder-Root, recognising its renowned reliability and proficiency.
To support EDRI's EV charging network, Gilbarco Veeder-Root will be responsible for field servicing EDRI’s high-power charging infrastructure. A team of highly trained technicians will be provided as part of the agreement to ensure the seamless operation of the charging stations. By joining forces, both companies aim to fulfil EDRI's mission of making charging accessible for everyone, everywhere
Greig Thomson, Business Development Director, Aftermarket at Gilbarco Veeder-Root said:
“User confidence in charging station availability and reliability are major factors in the successful transition to electric vehicles, so we are very excited to partner with EDRI and help support its ambitious rollout of high-powered EV chargers. Our dedication to delivering industry-leading service and support will enable EDRI to provide its consumers with a seamless experience across its network, contributing to the confident adoption of electric vehicle adoption and ownership.”
Berend-Uwe Harms, Head of Purchasing at EDRI, commented:
“We are certain that Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the optimal partner for our business. With its support, we can assure our customers of high availability and excellent service now and in the future.”
The strategic partnership between Gilbarco Veeder-Root and EDRI marks a significant step forward in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and promoting sustainable mobility solutions across Europe and the Nordics. This collaboration underscores both companies' shared vision of a greener and more connected future, where electric vehicle drivers can rely on a robust and efficient charging infrastructure.
About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fuelling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, pump multi-media, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, environmental monitoring systems, and fleet management systems.
Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Alternative Fuelling Platform is focused on providing complete refuelling infrastructure for commercial vehicle applications, including dispensing technologies, hardware, software and services for single and multifuel locations, including e-Mobility, Hydrogen, CNG and RNG.
About E.ON Drive Infrastructure
E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) is a pan-European market leading charge point operator owned by the E.ON group. EDRI builds, owns, and operates public charging infrastructure for all types of electric vehicles.
The company purpose is to build a sustainable world, by providing charging for everyone, everywhere. The team currently employs 90 people and operates more than 3.900 public charging points across 8 European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Norway and Italy. Together with location partners EDRI will expand its network by installing 1,000 additional high power charging points per year. For more information please visit: www.edri.com
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