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Dec 10, 2020
OPW Retail Fueling designs, manufactures, tests and provides UST equipment, piping and containment systems, and dispensing equipment that support and help protect consumers and the environment at retail fueling sites. Many of OPW’s systems and equipment have been the industry standard for many years.
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Nov 02, 2020
Belanger is proud to announce its Cube® Soft-Touch In-Bay Automatic Wash System has been named the winner in the Car Wash/Forecourt category of CSP magazine’s 17th Annual Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest. The winners of the contest, which honors the convenience-store industry’s most successful product launches from the past year, are chosen via an online poll of c-store retailers.
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Oct 18, 2020
OPW, a Dover company and a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, announced today that is has acquired the ISO Liquid Tank Container product line from Girard Equipment, Inc., of Vero Beach, FL. Going forward, OPW will manufacture the ISO Liquid Tank Container product line at OPW’s facility in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China, with emphasis on increasing OPW’s presence and product portfolio in the Asia-Pacific, Latin American and European regions.
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Sep 15, 2020
Civacon, a world leader in truck tank components and systems, has announced that it will host a series of virtual sessions to provide education on the benefits, use cases and features of digital truck tank interfaces, an evolution from traditional analog, mechanical controls. Those interested are invited to register for the Civacon Virtual Seminar starting September 15 for access to this series of videos as well as a live Q&A session.
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Sep 01, 2020
At first glance, fueling systems at retail fueling sites appear to be nothing more than rough-and-tumble setups – a big hole is dug in which a long tube is buried before a heavy-duty pump pushes the fuel through the dispenser nozzle and into a customer’s vehicle. In reality, they are delicate ecosystems in which a number of finely tuned parts need to function in harmony to consistently produce the desired result.
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Jun 16, 2020
OPW thanks all the local foodbanks that have worked hard to support families in need around the world, especially during these uncertain times. With many foodbanks reporting shortages, OPW has donated between $500 and $1,000 (USD) to key foodbanks in communities where OPW employees live and work.
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May 06, 2020
OPW recently announced its winners for the Dover Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program, selected by a committee of college admissions professionals.
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Apr 06, 2020
OPW is excited to announce the launch of its new Virtual Trade Show. This unique digital experience will provide customers with access to a series of informative videos and product demonstrations in lieu of the spring trade shows that have been cancelled or postponed.
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Mar 24, 2020
Building a retail fueling location with an underground system of storage tanks, piping and dispensing equipment cannot be an “out of sight, out of mind” proposition for the operator. The smallest leaks in an underground fueling system can lead to large problems for drivers, site personnel, the environment and the site operator, who can be subject to exorbitant repair, replacement, cleanup and remediation costs, with actual site shutdown a worst-case scenario.
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Mar 13, 2020
Because different types and grades of motor fuels can react differently with the various metals, rubbers and elastomers that are used in their construction, it is imperative that fuel retailers outfit their dispensing systems with nozzles that are third-party approved for the requirements of the fuel that is being dispensed.
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Mar 06, 2020
Individually identifying and selecting the best underground storage tank (UST) equipment, piping and containment systems and dispensing equipment – which all must work in complete harmony to ensure a safe and reliable fueling system – is a daunting task and one that today’s time-strapped fuel site operators are often incapable of tackling by themselves.
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Mar 03, 2020
Realizing the pressure that fuel-site operators are under to not only optimize business performance, but also stay true to the strict set of rules that govern the operation of their sites, the manufacturers of fuel-dispensing and storage systems and equipment have made great strides in developing components that meet specific regulatory demands.
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Feb 26, 2020
Much like an orchestra, “harmony” is the key to a successful retail fueling system, from the hoses on the dispensers to the valves on the underground storage tanks (UST). Achieving this harmony requires that the fuel site operator select and deploy equipment that is fully integrated.
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Feb 17, 2020
While awareness of the splintering demand for straight gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels has grown, it is important to note that specific ethanol and biodiesel formulations (E10, E15 and E85, along with B10, B20 and B100) can all have differing handling requirements and effects on component performance and life cycle.
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Dec 02, 2019
Installers and service technicians have long had access to OPW’s library of educational materials, but never before have all of these fueling industry resources been collected into one place. The OPW Product Guide App just changed that.
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Oct 02, 2019
OPW Retail Fueling is proud to announce the launch and availability of the new High-Flow Loop System. The High-Flow Loop System is an extension of OPW’s FlexWorks Loop System, which set a new standard in pre-fabricated, “plug-and-play” fueling systems for retail fueling sites when it was released a decade ago.
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Sep 25, 2019
Prefab fueling systems have simplified installation and maintenance, and Ed Kammerer, Director of Marketing and Global Product Strategy, shared his insight on their undeniable benefits in a recent article. This piece breaks down the reasons that make fuel retailers love the loop.
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Sep 17, 2019
During PEI-NACS at the Georgia World Congress Center on October 2-4, OPW will welcome attendees to Booth 4311 for a closer look at products from OPW Retail Fueling, Vehicle Wash Solutions and Civacon. Here are just a few of the leading-edge innovations these business units will be presenting at PEI-NACS 2019.
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Sep 11, 2019
OPW has been innovating in above ground and below ground fueling equipment for over 125 years, always striving to make tweaks and improvements that have major impact. At the 2019 Petroleum Equipment Institute Convention in Atlanta, OPW’s Retail Fueling business will be highlighting a powerful new component for its Loop System and a new addition to the 14 Series family of nozzles.
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Aug 15, 2019
OPW, a Dover company and a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, is proud to announce the release and availability of the new 14BP Nozzle, the final member of the 14 Series of cleaner-fueling nozzles introduced by OPW.
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