GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With fuel theft at convenience stores a growing concern, Gilbarco Veeder-Root has released its new reinforced lower panel and custom lock options.
The new reinforced lower panel offers improved theft protection and is a direct replacement for the standard Encore lower panel. The custom lock features unique key codes to increase the security of retailers’ sites or networks.
These upgrade options are available with new units as a factory installation or as an upgrade to retailers’ existing dispensers.
“Our newest security enhancements for the Encore 500 S and Encore 700 S models—the reinforced lower panel and custom lock options—will provide … protection of the electronic and hydraulic components from thieves looking to steal card data or fuel,” said Danny Seals, Gilbarco product marketing manager for retail dispensers. “The reinforced lower panel is made from heavy-gauge steel and provides a puck-lock, ready solution as an OEM fit to the Encore. The custom locks can be uniquely keyed to a retailer’s particular site or across their network.”
The reinforced lower panel option provides an increased level of physical barrier to prevent entry into the dispenser. With these improved locking features, feet at the bottom and actuating bars, prying the door open will be more difficult. The custom locks are UL approved in Gilbarco dispensers with an anti-drill pin inside the lock to prevent drilling. Gilbarco will coordinate the install on new builds to further enhance the retailer’s peace of mind.
Greensboro, N.C.-based Gilbarco Veeder-Root is a technology provider for retail and commercial fueling operations. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, pump media, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, tank gauges, software development and integration, fleet management systems and nozzles.
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