Equipment Manufacturers
Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
Knowledge base and directory of trusted equipment manufacturers. From fuel dispensers and POS systems to tank monitoring and fleet management—learn about the best suppliers and products for the job.
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Gilbarco
Gilbarco Veeder-Root - Fuel dispensers and Passport point of sale (POS) systems with card processing passthrough for retail fueling. Major manufacturer of retail fueling equipment.
Categories
Key Models
- •Encore 700S
- •Encore 500
- •Passport POS
- +1 more
Service
Authorized Service Contractors (ASC) program
Field Notes
Reliable, well-supported, parts readily available. Good for high-volume stations. Can be complex to service. Encore 500: display often fades due to ballast issues. Rated by field technicians who use these systems. Not by managers who've never seen a gas station.
History
Merged with Veeder-Root, now part of Vontier
Alternatives
Wayne Helix (similar class), Bennett Pacific (budget alternative)
Veeder-Root
Veeder-Root - Release detection systems, tank monitoring, and fuel management equipment. Industry leader in tank monitoring technology.
Categories
Key Models
- •TLS-450PLUS
- •TLS-450
- •TLS-350
- +1 more
Service
Authorized distributors and service contractors
Field Notes
Industry standard for tank monitoring. TLS systems are reliable. MAG probes are common. Good technical support and documentation. This system exists because someone in the field needed it. The knowledge lives in the technician's head.
History
Merged with Gilbarco, now part of Vontier. Acquired Red Jacket brand.
Alternatives
Franklin TS-550 Evo (alternative), OPW SiteSentinel (alternative)
Franklin Fueling
Franklin Fueling Systems - Release detection, tank monitoring, STPs (submersible turbine pumps), and tank hydraulics. Alternative to Veeder-Root for tank monitoring.
Categories
Key Models
- •TS-550 Evo
- •FE Petro mag drives
Service
Authorized distributors and service contractors
Field Notes
Good alternative to Veeder-Root. TS-550 Evo is competitive with TLS systems. FE Petro mag drives are reliable. Independent manufacturer. One dispatcher. P1. P2. P3. Email. Phone. Makes sense.
History
Independent manufacturer, competitor to Veeder-Root
Alternatives
Veeder-Root TLS (industry standard), OPW SiteSentinel (alternative)
Gasboy
Gasboy - Commercial fleet fuel dispensers and management systems. Division of Gilbarco. Gasboy = commercial/fleet, Gilbarco = retail fuel stations.
Categories
Key Models
- •Gasboy Atlas
- •Fleet Head Office
Service
Gilbarco service network
Field Notes
Commercial/fleet focused. Different from retail Gilbarco dispensers. Atlas dispensers for fleet applications. Good for private fleet fueling.
History
Division of Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Alternatives
Syntech/FuelMaster (similar application), OPW Fuel Management (alternative)
Syntech / FuelMaster
Syntech FuelMaster - FuelMaster automated fueling systems, RF tag readers. Fleet fuel management system for municipalities and commercial fleets. May be under OPW Fuel Management Systems.
Categories
Key Models
- •FuelMaster systems
- •RF tag readers
Service
Authorized service providers
Field Notes
Fleet fuel management system. Common in municipalities and commercial fleets. RF tag readers for automated fueling. May be under OPW Fuel Management Systems umbrella.
History
May be under OPW Fuel Management Systems (verify)
Alternatives
Gasboy (similar application), OPW Fuel Management (alternative)
Red Jacket
Red Jacket - Submersible turbine pumps (STPs) and pump controllers. Product line under Veeder-Root, not separate company. Industry standard for reliability and throughput.
Categories
Key Models
- •Red Jacket 4" STP
- •Red Jacket 6" STP
Service
Veeder-Root/Gilbarco service network
Field Notes
Red Jacket® pumps are an industry standard for reliability and throughput. Brand of STPs, now under Veeder-Root umbrella. Parts availability through Veeder-Root network.
History
Brand under Veeder-Root/Gilbarco umbrella
Alternatives
FE Petro mag drives (Franklin), Other STP manufacturers
Wayne
Wayne Fueling Systems - Historic dispenser manufacturer. Wayne Helix series dispensers. Now part of Dover Fueling Solutions.
Categories
Key Models
- •Wayne Helix
- •Wayne Ovation
- •Wayne Nucleus POS
Service
Dover Fueling Solutions service network
Field Notes
Wayne dispensers known for certain card reader issues. Wayne Helix is current model. Ovation is legacy but still common. Card reader problems can be frustrating. This part exists because someone in the field needed it. The knowledge lives in the technician's head.
History
Now part of Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS)
Alternatives
Gilbarco Encore (similar class), Bennett Pacific (budget alternative)
Tokheim
Major dispenser brand (especially Europe/Asia). Acquired by Dover (2016). Legacy of dispensers and systems. May still be used internationally.
Categories
Key Models
- •Tokheim Premier
- •Tokheim 262
Service
Dover Fueling Solutions service network
Field Notes
Older Tokheim units have limited parts availability. Brand may be integrated with Wayne or DFS. More common in Europe/Asia. Legacy systems can be challenging to service.
History
Acquired by Dover Fueling Solutions (2016)
Alternatives
Wayne (same parent company), Gilbarco (alternative)
Bennett
Bennett Pump Company - Fuel dispensers, including alternative fuels (CNG, LPG, Hydrogen dispensers). Independently owned, focus on simplicity.
Categories
Key Models
- •Bennett Pacific
- •Bennett Horizon
Service
Authorized service providers
Field Notes
Bennett Pacific is an alternative to Wayne Ovation for smaller budgets. Independently owned. Focus on simplicity. Good for smaller stations. Alternative fuel dispensers available.
History
Independently owned, not part of major conglomerate
Alternatives
Wayne Ovation (similar class), Gilbarco Encore (premium alternative)
Verifone
Payment processing and POS systems. Ruby CI, Topaz systems were common in gas stations. Note: Verifone may have sold petroleum POS line (verify current status).
Categories
Key Models
- •Ruby CI
- •Topaz
- •Commander
Service
Verifone service network
Field Notes
Verifone Ruby/Topaz are legacy systems. May have spun off petroleum POS division. Common in older stations. Card reader issues can be problematic. Rated by field technicians who use these systems.
History
May have sold petroleum POS division (verify)
Alternatives
Gilbarco Passport (modern alternative), Wayne Nucleus (alternative)
OPW Fuel Management
OPW Fuel Management - Tank gauges, fuel management systems. OPW's SiteSentinel tank monitoring, PetroVend card readers and Fleet Management Systems.
Categories
Key Models
- •SiteSentinel Integra
- •PetroVend card readers
Service
OPW service network
Field Notes
OPW's fuel management division. SiteSentinel is alternative to TLS systems. PetroVend card readers for fleet management. Good for specific applications.
History
Part of OPW Fueling Components
Alternatives
Veeder-Root TLS (industry standard), Franklin TS-550 Evo (alternative)
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS)
Dover Fueling Solutions - Parent entity for Wayne, Tokheim, OPW Fuel Management, ClearView, ProGauge, etc. Umbrella company for multiple fuel equipment brands.
Categories
Key Models
- •Wayne Helix
- •Wayne Ovation
- •Tokheim Premier
Service
DFS service network
Field Notes
Parent company for Wayne, Tokheim, and other brands. May list individual brands rather than DFS umbrella. Service through individual brand networks.
History
Parent company, acquired Wayne and Tokheim
Alternatives
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (competitor), Independent manufacturers
Scheidt & Bachmann
Major European manufacturer of fuel dispensers and payment systems. SIQMA systems. Global distribution.
Categories
Key Models
- •SIQMA systems
Service
International service network
Field Notes
Major European manufacturer. SIQMA systems. More common in Europe. Global distribution. Less common in North America.
History
European manufacturer, global presence
Alternatives
Gilbarco (North American standard), Wayne (alternative)
Tatsuno
Japanese manufacturer of fuel dispensers and payment systems, with global distribution. Common in Asia-Pacific region.
Categories
Key Models
- •Tatsuno dispensers
Service
International service network
Field Notes
Japanese manufacturer. Common in Asia-Pacific region. Global distribution. Less common in North America.
History
Japanese manufacturer, global presence
Alternatives
Gilbarco (North American standard), Wayne (alternative)
Ingenico
Payment processing, card readers, PIN pads for gas stations. Payment terminal manufacturer.
Categories
Key Models
- •Ingenico payment terminals
Service
Ingenico service network
Field Notes
Payment processing equipment. Card readers and PIN pads. Common in various retail applications including gas stations.
History
Payment processing equipment manufacturer
Alternatives
Verifone (competitor), PAX Technology (alternative)
PAX Technology
Payment processing equipment, card readers for gas stations. Payment terminal manufacturer.
Categories
Key Models
- •PAX payment terminals
Service
PAX service network
Field Notes
Payment processing equipment. Card readers for gas stations. Alternative to Verifone and Ingenico.
History
Payment processing equipment manufacturer
Alternatives
Verifone (competitor), Ingenico (alternative)
NCR
POS systems and hardware. Bought Radiant Systems (Radiant POS for convenience stores). Point of sale systems for retail.
Categories
Key Models
- •Radiant POS
Service
NCR service network
Field Notes
POS systems for convenience stores. Bought Radiant Systems. Common in retail applications. May be used in gas station convenience stores.
History
Bought Radiant Systems (Radiant POS)
Alternatives
Gilbarco Passport (gas station specific), Other POS systems
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