Gilbarco adds security feature to dispensers to tackle fuel theft

Gilbarco Veeder-Root releases new Reinforced Lower Panel and Custom Lock options to counter fuel theft.

With fuel theft at stores is a growing concern, some estimates as high as $1,500 annually per store, 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. The reinforced lower panel also works 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 unmatched protection of the electronic and hydraulic components from thieves looking to steal card data or fuel," said Danny Seals, Gilbarco Product Marketing Manager, Retail Dispensers.

The reinforced lower panel option provides an increased level of physical barrier to prevent entry into the dispenser.