National Petroleum News back issues from March 2009:
Car wash still a "Go To" profit center.(FULL SERVICE)
Mar 01, 2009; ... THE RETAIL MARGIN OPPORTUNITIES, FINALLY ENJOYED WHEN OIL PRICES plummeted towards the end of last year, are starting to level out a bit. With the economy in a downturn and demand slowing in both the store and at the forecourt, times are getting a bit tight again. Fortunately, gas prices ...
Clean diesel retrofits now signed into law: Diesel Technology Forum provides resources.(TOP OF THE NEWS)(Economic Recovery Act )(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... The signing of the Economic Recovery Act by President Obama will make $300 million available to heavy-duty diesel vehicle and equipment owners to retrofit their fleets. This funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) will be administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, ...
CITGO announces restructuring with minimal impact on company's payroll.
Mar 01, 2009 ... As part of an effort to respond and adapt to the unprecedented economic crisis currently facing the United States, CITGO Petroleum Corporation (Houston) has undertaken a restructuring process, which will have a minimal impact on the company's payroll. Of the 3,762 employees ...
E-10 price ruling favors CITGO.(CITGO Petroleum Corp. v. Pantry Inc.)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Judge Albert Diaz of the North Carolina Business Court ruled in favor of CITGO Petroleum Corp. (Houston) and dismissed a complaint filed by The Pantry, Inc. regarding the pricing of E-10. The suit was dismissed with prejudice, which means that The Pantry ...
OPW introduces organizational changes.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(OPW Fueling Components)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... OPW Fueling Components (Cincinnati) president, David Crouse, announced that the company has made several strategic organizational changes to align OPW's substantial resources to further enhance the organization's ability to provide its customers with industry-leading solutions. A component ...
PEI installer initiative.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(Petroleum Equipment Institute)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... PEI is developing an online reference of industry-specific installer training programs--in other words, a list of trainers who are available for hire. The guide will list contact information and a brief description of the type of installer ...
OPW Fuel Management Systems completes sale of OPW UK to Energy Level Systems.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... OPW Fuel Management Systems (Hodgkins, Ill.), part of OPW Fueling Components, has announced the sale of all of the assets and operations of its OPW UK division, effective Feb. 20, 2009, to Energy Level Systems (Chelmsford, UK). The new company will offer a wider range of solutions for ...
Woltco Inc. appointed as PDQ distributor for lower Michigan.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(PDQ Manufacturing)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. (De Pere, Wis.), the leading manufacturer of vehicle wash systems, has appointed Woltco Inc., as the only distributor serving the lower peninsula of Michigan. Woltco will distribute PDQ's full range ...
BP's ampm climbs list of Entrepreneur magazine's fastest-growing franchises.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(British Petroleum Company PLC)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Not long ago ampm landed at number 29 on the Franchise Times list of its top 200 franchises. Now Entrepreneur magazine is also recognizing ampm's growth by ranking the convenience store at number 57 on its list of the fastest-growing franchises. That's a jump of almost 20 positions from ...
Jim Pope appointed director of finance for Blackmer[R].(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(Dover Resources Inc. Blackmer)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Blackmer, (Grand Rapids, Mich.), a global leader in pump and compressor technologies and a Pump Solutions Group (PSG[TM]) company, has announced the promotion of Jim Pope to the position of director of finance. Pope joined Blackmer 17 years ago and in his time at the company he has ...
Clark brands introduces sales kit to promote fleet services card.(INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Clark Brands (Naperville, Ill.) has created a sales kit to help new Clark-branded stores effectively launch the Clark Fleet Services Card at their locations. Every new branded Clark store will receive the comprehensive kit, which contains all the marketing tools they need to begin ...
Calendar of events.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2009 ... MARCH M-PACT (Midwest Petroleum & Convenience Tradeshow) March 24-26, 2009 Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Ind. www.m-pact.org APRIL OPIS Energy Fuel Policy & Supply Summit April 5-7, 2009 ...
EIA explores retail gasoline and crude oil prices.(WASHINGTON PERSPECTIVE)(Energy Information Administration )
Mar 01, 2009 ... WHY HAVE GASOLINE RETAIL PRICES BEEN RISING COMPARED to the New York Mercantile Exchange's (NYMEX's) reported price of crude oil? That is on the minds of many in the energy industry, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which reports that it has received many inquiries ...
A new captain takes the helm at Gulf: Ron Sabia builds on the base provided by Joseph Petrowski.(BRAND UPDATE)(Gulf Oil L.P.)
Mar 01, 2009; ... GULF OIL L.P. ANNOUNCED ON OCT. 1 THAT RON SABIA was promoted to president in addition to his role as chief operating officer. He has assembled a leadership team with whom the company will further its brand as a premier New England energy distributor. Sabia has more than 20 years of ...
Hiring for fit - part 3: selecting the right employees for your store.(THE PERSONNEL TOUCH)
Mar 01, 2009; ... THIS IS PART THREE OF A FOUR PART SERIES ON employee interviewing. Part one set the stage for the interview process by discussing the need to hire for attitude and train for skills, while ensuring your store managers have the proper tools. In part two, I reviewed how to properly prepare ...
The 2009 Tobacco Plus Expo: a two-day event to boost your business.(NATO JEWS)
Mar 01, 2009; ... WHETHER YOU OWN AND OPERATE A TOBACCO store, convenience store, grocery store, gasoline service station or liquor store, every retailer that sells tobacco products should plan to attend the 2009 Tobacco Plus Expo Trade Show. This year, the Tobacco Plus Expo will take on a new look with the ...
National petroleum news' 100th anniversary.(A Century of Service, Insight for the Future)
Mar 01, 2009; ... NPN IS100 YEARS OLD, AND WE'LL BE celebrating this milestone throughout 2009 with features covering the decades from then until now. A more expanded version of this article, as well as our previous 100th Anniversary pieces, can be found at our Web site, www.NPNWeb.com. THE ...
The intoxicated?(Cartoon)
Mar 01, 2009; ... THE INTOXICATED? DRIVER Shall He Be Sold Or Refused Gasoline? Is he or isn't he? ...
Biofuel distribution concerns: problems and solutions in using alternative fuels.(MARKETING & SUPPLY)
Mar 01, 2009; ... IN RECENT YEARS, ADVANCEMENTS IN BIOFUELS HAVE taken the petroleum industry by storm. With ongoing marketing and education efforts, marketers and consumers alike are embracing these alternative fuels like never before. As with any new product development, concerns surrounding these ...
Car Care World Expo 2009.(The Car Wash World Under One Roof)
Mar 01, 2009 ... THE CAR CARE WORLD EXPO, THE WORLD'S LARGEST car wash trade show, is happening April 1-4, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. At no other event in the world can you see more car wash products and technologies or learn more about proven ways to grow your business ...
Maximum car wash marketing: giving customers more value for their buck can keep the car wash an important profit center.(CARWASH)
Mar 01, 2009; ... WHEN GASOLINE PRICES SPIKED LAST summer, many fuel marketers took a double hit as credit card fees increased and consumers cut back purchases. But in the midst of it all, Gary Krueger was in for a pleasant surprise. As president of G. A. Krueger in Stilwell, Kan., he operates ...
Car wash roundup: a selection of the new products and equipment available.(CAR WASH SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)(Oasis Car Wash Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... In recent times, car washes have been a good source of revenue for petroleum retailers. But with the sluggish economy and people saving the extra cash they have, a couple of bucks might not be first on the list to go towards a car washing. In this light, it might be tempting to shift the ...
Oasis' eclipse innovative new car wash.(CAR WASH SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Oasis Car Wash Systems, Inc. recently introduced a new generation of car wash, so different it is truly in a class all its own. The Eclipse by Oasis is not just an in-bay automatic and not just an express tunnel. This revolutionary new product successfully combines the benefits of an ...
Five simple steps for water and energy savings.(CARWASH SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Step 1-Use precise dispensing and application systems to ensure chemistry and equipment are working together to be as water efficient as possible. Step2-Encourage operators and staff members to be diligent about checking for equipment leaks or nozzles that are clogged, worn or ...
Ryko radius high pressure wash system.(CAR WASH SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Ryko Manufacturing, the largest manufacturer of car wash equipment in North America, introduces the Radius HP touch free car wash system. The Radius HP combines the innovation and reliability of the Radius with a high-pressure water delivery system to provide car wash operators and ...
AUTEC offers complete car wash package.(CAR WASH SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)
Mar 01, 2009 ... AUTEC provides customers with everything necessary to be successful in the car wash business. Whether petroleum marketer, auto dealer, quick lube operator, professional car wash operator, AUTEC Car Wash Systems provide profitable systems and solutions to meet the needs of the car-washing ...
Tokensdirect high security car wash tokens at car care world Expo.(CAR WASH)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Tokens Direct, a division of Osborne Coinage Co, will discuss and detail the many marketing opportunities inherent with the use of car wash tokens in booth #2828 at Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas, NV April 1-4, 2009. Car wash tokens can be minted with company name, address, logo and ...
Mark VII SoftWash XT[R].(CAR WASH)
Mar 01, 2009 ... The SoftWash XT is the next generation friction rollover from Mark VII, the US subsidiary of Wash Tec AG of Germany, the world's largest car wash manufacturer. It leverages proven technology from thousands of SoftWash[R] rollovers sold worldwide, such as SofTecs[R] foam brushes and the ...
New Guardian XP pay station from standard Change-Makers maximizes marketing flexibility.(SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Standard Change-Makers introduces the Guardian XP Car Wash Pay Station which provides maximum marketing flexibility for automatic wash bays. Specifically designed to help generate new business and loyalty at a cost-effective price, the Guardian XP provides the most extensive array of ...
Zep's EnviroEdge.(CAR WASH)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Zep Inc. offers EnviroEdge, a line of earth-friendly vehicle wash products that provide proven cleaning performance. Car washes using EnviroEdge products can also take advantage of a related education, training and marketing campaign to make their business stand out and to increase their ...
Tandem[R] ritetouch in-bay automatic.(CAR WASH)
Mar 01, 2009 ... Give your customers the comfort of an open bay LaserWash[R] with the operating efficiencies of a friction wash process. The innovative hybrid cleaning technology, ease of customer use and faster, more profitable services combine to make the Tandem--the most cost effective way to clean. PDQ ...