Fuels

How C-Stores Are Staying on Top of Gas-Pump Sanitation

CSP talks with Gilbarco Veeder-Root on cleaning of fuel dispensers, mistakes made during the process and more

CHICAGO — Over the past month, convenience-store operators have launched extreme sanitation efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in their stores. But what are they doing at the gas pumps?

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This episode of “At Your Convenience” features Danny Seals, product marketing manager of fuel dispensers for Gilbarco Veeder-Root, who discusses how c-stores are staying vigilant on gas pump sanitation during the pandemic. Listen as Seals and CSP Managing Editor and Fuels Editor Samantha Oller discuss the process of sanitizing pumps, what areas of the pumps should operators pay closest attention to, common mistakes made during this process and more.

Greensboro, N.C.-based Gilbarco Veeder-Root specializes in retail and commercial fueling operations, offering a range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, pump media, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

Twice a month, "At Your Convenience" brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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