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nologies, announced Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. installed the first Dresser Wayne Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet dispenser in the U.S. Snapping Shoals will use the dispenser at its headquarters in Covington, Ga., to continue fueling fleet vehicles with CNG, a cleaner and cheap- er energy alternative to petroleum. CNG use is increasing around the world, helping to address concerns about the environment and fuel costs. For years, Dresser Wayne has been a leader in CNG distribution in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, with complete turn-key CNG solutions that include natural gas com- pression systems as well as dispensers. Dresser Wayne continues to focus on expanding its green fueling technologies. In addition to CNG dispensers, Dresser Wayne’s alternative energy product port- folio includes retail fuel dispensers com- patible with E-85 ethanol and bio-diesel. The company also offers vapor-recovery systems to help reduce harmful fuel vapor emissions and help fleet managers and fuel retailers comply with environ- mental regulations. BP introduces newly enhanced offer BP Products North America Inc. (Chicago) has announced the launch of FraudGuard, its newly enhanced pay- ment card fraud prevention program that features proven technology options for eligible sites and business incentives for participating retailers. Eligible BP branded marketers may opt-in to take advantage of different opportunities to increase payment card security at purchase points both indoors and outdoors. According to a recent study, U.S. retail merchants incurred more than $139 billion in fraud losses in 2010. Moreover, nearly one-third of con- sumers worldwide have experienced credit or debit card fraud in the past five years. FraudGuard aims to protect BP’s marketers’businesses as well as the consumers who visit their sites. www.npnweb.com NPN Magazine Eligible BP marketers have the power to opt-in to one or both of the available fraud prevention tools – a Virtual Auto Dial Back-up System (VADB) and/or an Address Verification System (AVS) – dependent upon the configuration of their current CommLinx system. Those who enroll on or before April 22, 2011 can start taking advantage of associated financial incentives as early as May 1. BP marketers who opt-in to install either tool at a later date can enjoy certain financial benefits from that time forward. Golden Pantry Food Stores extends partnership with Outsite Networks Golden Pantry Food Stores Inc. (Bogart, Ga.) has reached a multi-year extension with Outsite Networks to provide its Gold Plus Rewards program at all their locations. Golden Pantry Food Stores offers the loyalty program at 45 conven- ience stores and gas stations throughout Georgia. Customers earn points and redeem them for rewards at any Golden Pantry Food Store. PEI Foundation Golf Tournament The PEI Foundation offers college scholarships to deserving dependents of PEI member company employees. The annual Charles D. Kemp Golf Tournament provides much of the funding for these awards. The event is also a fantastic way to entertain customers, meet new contacts and show off your game. Join PEI this year on Thursday,April 28,in Houston. Each golfer’s registration is only $150 to $225. Affordable sponsorship opportunities also put your company in front of the movers and shakers at this important event.Want to make the trip even more special? Schedule your 10-Group meeting for the day before or day after. Or use the tournament to entertain key customers and suppliers. To register or learn more about the course, the schedule, available sponsor- ships and the tournament hotel contact PEI through www.pei.org. Gilbarco to unveil new fuel dispenser for travel plazas at NATSO Truck stop and travel plaza operators at the NATSO Show in February saw North America’s first fuel dispenser designed to offer Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Diesel at the same fueling position. The Gilbarco® (Greensboro, N.C.) Encore® S DEF + 1 dispenser fea- tures an industry exclusive stainless steel mass flow meter that measures DEF accurately and reliably and is Weights & Measures approved. The dispenser is designed specifically to prevent DEF freezing and crystalliza- tion with a thermostat-controlled, heated cabinet and specially- designed optional hanging hardware. The hydraulics are stainless steel to protect against corrosion. “Drivers clearly want the conven- ience of filling their diesel and DEF tanks from the same fueling position, anywhere on the island,” said Cha d J ohnson, mar k e ting manager at Gilbar c o Veeder-Root. “Our unique design allows retailers to make the most of their fore- court space and allows for the card trans- action to take place at a single fueling position, improving forecourt throughput. And Gilbarco quality means the retailer enjoys the lowest possible total cost of ownership for forecourt equipment.” Seventy-five percent of trucks on the road by the end of 2015 will require DEF, according to Johnson. More than 150 Gilbarco Encore S units that dispense DEF only are already installed in U.S. truck stops. MARCH 2011 7