Something that Northwest Pump prides ourselves on is having top-notch vendors that ensure our customers longevity with their products and the best customer service for installation and questions. With the EMV compliant 700s Gilbarco dispensers, that mentality is the same. And that same mentality was instilled when approaching the Pacific Ave 76 gas station that needed our help on their ground up job site in Lakewood, WA.
The Seattle sales rep assigned to the project had just the products in mind when starting this job back in April of 2019. Gilbarco dispensers and passports, Xerxes tanks, LSI lighting, Veeder Root TLS-450, Franklin Fueling turbines and Flexpipe and OPW manholes were all installed at this site.
Xerxes by Shawcor fiberglass double-wall tanks are an excellent solution because they are corrosion-resistant, both inside and out. These tanks have a proven record of compatibility with traditional petroleum fuel as well as with new biofuels, which are increasing in use. Fiberglass tanks are not vulnerable to problems inherent in storing highly corrosive ethanol-blended fuels (E10, E15, E85), biodiesel fuels and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD). Nor are fiberglass tanks vulnerable to rust caused by corrosive soil environments.
XP pipe has a multi-layer construction with primary and secondary layers fitting tightly against each other to ensure additional environmental security. XP pipe rigid entry boots ensure a 90-degree, watertight entry into both round or flat fiberglass and polyethylene containment sumps. The XP pipework system features controlled flexibility, even in low temperatures, permitting fast, easy installation.
OPW Manholes have been designed for use in a wide variety of commercial, service station and industrial driveway applications. They provide access from grade level to underground equipment, including tank sumps, tank riser pipes, monitoring equipment, submersible pumps, valves and piping connections. Find the right manhole cover by browsing our Composite and Steel options below.
With an easy to understand navigation, streamlined inventory and compliance reporting, and powerful business analytics, the TLS-450PLUS Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) is a powerful tool that allows you to run fueling operations at peak efficiency. And, with frequent releases of operating software for the TLS-450PLUS tank gauge you can be assured that data is secure and software features are routinely updated and enhanced.
LSI is a leading producer of lighting, graphics and technology solutions. The indoor and outdoor products and services are valued by architects, engineers, distributors and contractors for their quality, reliability and innovation. The company’s products are used extensively in automotive dealerships, petroleum stations, quick service restaurants, grocery stores and pharmacies, retail establishments, sports complexes, parking lots and garages, and commercial and industrial buildings.
Gilbarco’s Passport Point of Sale System is the fuel and c-store industry’s fastest growing POS solution. Passport is designed to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. With industry-leading security and functionality, no POS system offers more runway to keep your business up and running longer.
The E700S is designed to have the ultimate flexibility and reliability to ensure your fuel dispensers fit your business for decades to come. The highly secure CRIND® provides enhanced, upgradeable security that supports emerging technologies and minimizes the need for future investments.
Need Help With Your Own Site?
Let us get you all the equipment you need for your own gas station. We supply not only ground ups but small orders as well. Please reach out to sales@nwpump.com for all questions and inquiries or call 1-800-452-PUMP.
Article Written By: Jim Moran, NWP Product Sales Manager
Navigating the exciting future market of EV charging solutions comes with the opportunity to blend current customer’s needs to better serve the market. The future needs of commercial and retail customers require a commitment from their equipment distributors to recognize the “mixed fuels” future when providing solutions for station remodels and tank systems installations, along with the time-consuming EMV upgrades that are taking place today. A transition from liquid fuels to electrons will require a new approach to this new market augmenting a traditional fueling solution.
Electric vehicle sales of 2% today are set to significantly expand in a few years, and commercial fleets and large trucks and buses are expected to transition at an even faster clip as leases mature and fleets turn over. Current Fleet manufacturers offering an EV solution include Arriva, Chanje, Daimler, Gillig, Kenworth, New Flyer, Nissan, Paccar Proterra, Rivian, Tesla, Volvo and Workhorse. This list is sure to grow.
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EV charging solutions is also evolving as battery technology improves to accept faster charging capabilities. This will help make DC Fast Chargers a more attractive option for the EV customer. Home chargers only serve a portion of the fueling needs, even though these needs are being met the majority of the time for current EV owners in the U.S. Some 88% of EV owners “often or always” charge their vehicles at home, according to a J.D. Power study. Owners with permanently mounted Level 2 home-charging stations were most satisfied with their home-charging experience. Parts and labor to install a Level 2 charger typically cost $1,200 to $2,000 (even more if major electrical upgrades are required).*
Most multi-family complexes don’t offer an EV charging station, which opens a big opportunity for convenience store operators to offer this service and create new sales opportunities inside their stores while the charging takes place.
This demand will be brought on by the influx of car manufacturers making EV a bigger part of their current offering. Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Landover, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Smart, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo have incorporated EV into their lineups.
Headlines from inside and outside our industry every week tell us the story of the future today.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Jaguar brand will be 100% electric by 2025, as the company works to become a net-zero carbon business by 2039.*
Ford Motor Co. will invest $22 billion on new electric vehicle models through 2025 and another $7 billion on autonomous vehicle technology.*
EV DEVELOPMENTS
2020 EV battery-pack prices fell 13%, from $156 to $137 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Ten years ago, the average was $1,100 per kWh. Analysts have long predicted that EVs will achieve purchase price parity with liquid fuel vehicles when battery prices reach $100 per kWh.**
The Biden Administration plans 500,000 new public EV charging stations by 2030 and immediate restoration of the full income tax credit for EV purchases, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Nominee Pete Buttigieg confirmed.**
Tesla hit its 2020 target of 500,000 vehicle deliveries, despite a government-mandated two-month shutdown of its Fremont, California factory.**
Massachusetts plans to end gasoline-powered new vehicle sales by 2035 and eliminate all passenger-vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2050, the state announced.**
As we monitor the progress with subsidies, grant money and tax credits that are required to make most of the EV equipment purchases happen, we are reminded that the plans will have to make sense and the demand will drive the market.
The day is coming when it will cost the same or less to manufacture an EV versus a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. The only question is when, and again, demand will dictate the outcome.
As the Greek Philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only thing that is constant is change.”
Jim Moran is the products sales manager for Portland, Oregon-based Northwest Pump, a 62-year-old petroleum and industrial equipment distributor. Its operations span Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Idaho and Montana. Their partnerships with state of the art, top of the line manufacturers allow NWP to provide customers quality and top notch customer service. NWP provides solutions ranging from an existing plant requiring an industrial solution to designing and building retail fueling stations. NWP has also recently launched their online sales platform that highlights petroleum products that you can now buy online and get shipped to your door. For more information on petroleum equipment or EV charging solutions, visit www.nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP.
Northwest Pump has been a supplier in Washington, Oregon and Alaska for Metso Outotec’s Slurry Pumps, Cyclone Separation, Slurry Valves & Slurry Piping and Hose Systems for nearly 20 years. Now we are prepared to supply Montana. Metso Outotec’s pumps are a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the minerals processing, aggregates and metals refining industries globally. Northwest Pump is excited to expand our Metso-Outotec’s slurry pumps along the Western Plains.
Metso Outotec’s Orion Series horizontal slurry pumps are a great example that represent the company’s commitment to producing heavy and powerful centrifugal pumps. Orion Series horizontal slurry pumps are robust pumping equipment designed for abrasive slurries. Made for the most arduous industrial slurry pumping applications. The horizontal slurry pumps consists of hard metal lined (HM) and rubber lined (HM) pumps.
Featured Highlights:
– Heavy duty grease lubricated bearings in a sealed cartridge. (Double arrangements available)Double sealed w/ V-ring protected lip seal to ensure reliable operation
– -High power transmission design w/ reduced impeller overhang
– Closing front impeller running clearances (optional double adjustment frame)
– Centrifugal seal arrangement
– Even wear design
– Radial or Partial Mixed flow main vanes
– ANSI/ Metric flanges as required for optional flange configurations (on all HM Pumps)
– Front and back expeller vanes
– Wear Resistant castings
The Orion Series horizontal slurry pumps rank #1 in low total cost, low power consumption, long wear life and reliability in operation.
Reach out to our sales team through sales@nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP for more information.
Northwest Pump has been a primary distributor for Oberdorfer on the West Coast, and has recently taken on MP Pumps. Gardner Denver is the parent company to both brands and offers a variety of pumps for applications such as agriculture, general industry and Marine. MP Pumps and Oberdorfer by Gardner Denver have been supplying a range of high-quality pumps along with in-depth industry knowledge to customers around the world for years, proving their role as a leader in centrifugal pumps. Learn more on how their pumps can meet your industrial needs.
Oberdorfer and MP Pumps have been committed to designing and developing innovative products to meet the fluid handling requirements of both current and emerging markets. No industry has benefited more from these brands than the Marine Industry. Marine pumps from MP and Oberdorfer centrifugal pumps are ideal in a wide array of Marine applications such a bilge pumping, air conditioning, seawater recirculation, oil change, fuel transfer and more. Many leading marine manufacturers and boat operators have come to rely on MP & Oberdorfer for fuel transfer and conditioning , ballast trimming and oil transfer.
By popular choice, the Flomax series from MP Pumps are commonly used in Marine Applications and are their signature product line. Flomax pumps flows between 100-750 GPM and pressures between 100-230 feet of head. Self-priming and straight centrifugal MP Flomax models come in cast iron, stainless, bronze and aluminum. Options include engine drives, pedestal models and hydraulic drives, and clutch packs.
Northwest Pump carries a complete line of MP Flomax pumps, accessories, repair and replacement parts. For more information about MP Pumps and Oberdorfer by Gardner Denver, please reach out to sales@nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP.
You can also find Northwest Pump on ShipServ for all you Marine application needs.
You have bought your EMV equipment, but now what? Below is a check list of items to mark off your list of to-dos so you are 100% ready for the EMV deadline in April.
Step 1: Schedule you installation
Installation times are getting longer and longer, so be sure to get your installation scheduled asap!
Step 2: Get Financing if you need it Patriot Capital is offering rates as low as 4.9% for EMV customers. CLICK HERE to get reach out to their staff.
Step 3: Get TCP/IP Connectivity
TCP/IP is standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. Be sure to get this installed as well at your site.
Step 4: Let Your Customers Know You Are EMV Compliant
Purchase stickers to put on the pump or signs to put in the window to let customers know that you are EMV compliant.
Step 5: Train Your Staff
Train your staff so they know all the benefits EMV has to offer and why it was so important to the business and for your customers, as well as how the new equipment works.
Need to know stats & Gilbarco lead times
450 million dollars in fraud hit fuel dispensers in 2020
SHELL NOTICE OF OUTDOOR EMV MONTHLY NON-COMPLIANCE FEES
The purpose of this letter is to provide notice of potential, monthly non-compliance fees and how they will be assessed. Please be reminded that pursuant to Section 12 of the Shell Transaction Card Guide – and pursuant to a prior written notice to you dated March 25, 2020 – you were informed that wholesalers may be charged non-compliance fees for each non-compliant location until the location becomes EMV compliant.
Accordingly, following the liability shift, Shell will also implement a monthly non-compliance fee for each location not fully operating with EMV as of May 1, 2021. The new fee will begin at $250/month/site on May 1, 2021. On July 1, 2021, the fee will increase to $500/month/site. Each location’s non-compliance fee will be administered to the wholesaler’s account beginning in May and will continue for subsequent months until the location is EMV compliant. Additional fee increases following July 1, 2021, will be subject to future announcement. These fees will help offset additional costs to Shell to maintain and operate two EPOS system platforms until all locations in the Shell network transition to the EMV standard.
As of November 2020, NW Pump has become an official distributor for Atlas Copco portable pumps. Altas Copco is a leading manufacturer of rotating equipment for the Industrial and Construction markets. Recently, the Swedish multinational industrial company introduced a line up of NEW PAC H Range Pumps designed with maximize uptime and extended product lifespan.
Product lineup includes:
-PAC H43C
-PAC H64
-PAC H108
The NEW PAC H Range pumps are used for high-pressure industrial applications such as dewatering, quarrying and surface mining. This pump features its ability to handle liquids containing solids of up to 3.5″ in size, increasing the products lifespan and reducing downtime. These high head centrifugal pumps deliver substantial savings towards operational cost and OPEX (Operational Expenditure).
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The PAC H Range series features a maximum head size of 500ft and a maximum flow of up to 6400 US gpm. Corrosion free through a fully protected cross-linked polyethylene fuel cell reduces clean up time. Through a fully protected seal equipped with deflector vanes, your pumps seal life last up to 3 times longer. And with compact proportions, the PAC H range allows for easy transportability with up to 3 units on a regular 48 ft. flatbed trailer.
Atlas Copco PAC H pumps decreases repair time by 30% times compared to other products. Made possible by the pumps hinge kit that includes a swing door that allows easy access to the pump’s internal workings and a single bolt to remove the impeller. Through this compact design, customer’s can be assured they can return to operation in a timely manner.
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The New PAC H range is available in four models is the best dewatering solution for a wide range of applications. It’s loaded with innovative design features that can help you save money.
Just check the many benefits and and features the PAC H Range pumps have to offer:
– 3 times longer seal life
– Up to 30% Reduced MTTR
-Up to 3 units on a trailer
-Fuel cell is made out of cross-linked polyethylene; giving it strength and making it temperature and environmental resistant
– No metal oxidation; Cleaner fuel lines and less maintenance
-Reduces condensation, increasing the filter lifecycle
-Max Head up to 500 ft.
-Max flow up to 6400 US gpm
-Up to 3.5 in solids handling
For more information about the Atlas Copco brand, please reach out to sales@nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP.
We are happy to announce the partnership between Sharpe Mixer and Northwest Pump – providing equipment and engineering services for the advancement in mixing technology. Sharpe Mixers has been a trusted mixing partner since its founding in 1953. The Seattle based manufacturer offers quality engineering, superior products and a wide range of mixer designs.
Sharpe Mixer’s portable stainless steel F-Series stands for optimum sanitary mixers that maintain resistance to deterioration and contamination. This heavy duty portable line is perfect for both small-scale mixing in direct drive alignment where greater shear is required or the gear drive option which is best for larger volumes or higher viscosity fluids.
Sharpe Mixer’s F-Series carries several models including USDA approved stainless steel mixers such as Direct Drive, Gear Drive, and Thrifty mixers. Choose between a clamp, plate, or a flange mount depending on your industries need. The F-Series mixer line has been refined and improved over many years to assure that every component has significant advantages over any other mixers on the market.
F-Series Products we now sell include:
•Direct-drive heavy-duty Portables and F-Series mixers
•Gear-Drive heavy-duty Portables and F-Series mixers
•Thrifty Mixer
Industries include but not limited to:
• Biotech
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food
• Distilling
• Brewing
• Chemicals
• Water and Waste Water
• Biofuels
• Coatings
• And more!
Overall Product Highlights include:
•Direct drive or gear drive
•Commercially available components
•Clamp, fixed or closed tank mounting
•Hyflo hydrofoil
•Available in welded shaft/ impeller assemblies with a no, 4 polish
•Pre-engineered line of USDA approved portable mixers
•Tank sizes up to 5000 gal
•Viscosities up to 15000
Direct-drive Heavy Duty Portable Highlights:
• Standard Nema 56C frame motors are used to assure “off the shelf” availability and a wide range of motor options
• Shaft coupling is protected from corrosion, safely located inside the sealed housing.
• Outboard shaft bearing minimizes whip and vibration.
• A rubber- encapsulated vapor seal protects internal parts
• Alloy mixer housings are powder coated for maximum durability
• Stainless-Steel mounting clamp (guaranteed for life against breakage!)
• Oversize ¾, 1” and 1-1/4” diameter shafts are used for maximum stability and long life
• S.S.316 marine propeller provided standard. Shear discs or other impellers available
Gear Drive Heavy- Duty Portable Highlights:
• Precision helical gearing is hardened and ground for exceptional strength, durability and quiet operation.
• Outboard shaft bearing minimizes whip and vibration
• Wide range of motor options
• Shaft Coupling is protected from corrosion, safely located inside the sealed housing
• Ball and socket mount allows 360 degree rotation and 90 degree vertical adjustments
• Energy –efficient Hyflo 218 impellers pump more for less power. SS316 construction
Thrifty Mixers:
• Adjustable-angle mounting clamp and housing are made of heat-treated aluminum
• Non-proprietary 56C motors. Standard 1-ph models include 10 ft cord with switch and 3- prong plug
• Shaft coupling is enclosed within a protective housing
• SS316 marine propellers furnished standard. Folding blade impellers are available for installation through 2” NPT bungs on barrel mixers
For information on your Sharpe mixer, contact NWP at sales@nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP.
Northwest Pump, a 61-year old distributor of petroleum and industrial parts, is excited to announce we have gone full digital. NWP recently purchased Petrostuff, a petroleum ecommerce store that sold items such as nozzles, breakaways, swivels, pumps and more. Petrostuff has been around since 2010 and has made great strides in the ecommerce world for the petroleum industry.
Northwest Pump now has two online platforms. The first is for current, or B2B customers, allowing them to login and access the entire NWP product line up which includes thousands of items and hundreds of vendors. The second, the newly purchased platform, is for B2C customers who are looking for an easy way to buy petroleum and industrial products online without the hassle of setting up an account or being an established NWP customer.
“Our goal for having two platforms is that our current customers will get additional perks and access to our full list of products, however, we realized we are not reaching a potential target market of B2C customers that are looking for a quick online option, says Mark Mathews, NWP CEO/President.
All products on the current Petrostuff site will be staying as well as a few new Industrial items that NWP feels will add value to the product line up. NWP’s goal is to bring a digital option for customers that are on the go, as well as still provide the NWP customer focused business model where customers can reach out to the Inside Sales team with questions.
“We know the industry is busy, so we want to give consumers the opportunity to seamlessly buy products they need online with just the click of a button. We are still here for support, questions and product evaluations, but for the customers who need something quickly, we now also provide that option as well,” comments Bob Mathews, NWP Vice President.
The new petroleum ecommerce store is located on the NWP website at shop.nwpump.com. Customers can either check out as a guest or create an account so they can track all their purchases. For questions reach out to online@nwpump.com or call 877-567-3876.
EMV deadline this, EMV deadline that, why is this deadline taking over my news feed you ask? What even is an EMV chip reader? The EMV card is a smart card, with an embedded microchip that contains the card user’s information. The chip creates a unique transaction code that can’t be duplicated, ensuring each transaction is legitimate. The card data can’t be swiped from the chip like the magnetic stripe. Most fraud happens when a skimmer or a shimmer is used.
What is a skimmer? A skimmer is a device that connects directly to the pump’s power supply, and include a Bluetooth chip that enables thieves to retrieve the stolen data wirelessly — just by pulling up to the pump and opening up a laptop.
What is a shimmer? A shimmer is a small, thin chip that’s tucked inside the slot of a card reader. By contrast, a skimmer often is fitted over a card reader, making it easier to see. “The shimmer is extremely subtle and difficult to spot. It is also able to steal the card data from a chip-based card, thereby bypassing the enhanced security of the new smart-chip system,” says David Kennedy, founder and senior principal security consultant of TrustedSec, an information security consulting company. The shimmer records the card data, which then is used to produce a magnetic strip card, he says.
So why upgrade to the new EMV compliant card readers by April 2021? Not upgrading could have severe repercussions to your business if ignored. Starting April of 2021, credit card companies are no longer going to refund any stolen money due to non-EMV compliant payments systems. This means, all store owners are going to have to cover the cost of fraudulent charges out of their own pockets.
Can I just wait until April to upgrade? The time it takes to get the EMV complaint products ordered, shipped and then installed could take months. That is why a lot of gas station owners have already upgraded so they are not missing the April 2021 deadline.
What are my options for EMV complaint products? There are a few options when it comes to upgrading your dispensers so they are EMV complaint. One option is to replace the entire dispenser with a new EMV compliant one. The other option is to get a retrofit that will replace just the payment portion of the dispenser on the gas pump. However, if your dispensers are old and in need a face lift, now is the perfect time to take the plunge and replace the old dispensers with something new like the Encore 700 S.
Who do I contact to get upgraded? This is where we come in, Northwest Pump! We can get your parts ordered for you as well as get an installation set up. We promise to be there from the start to finish. We work directly with the vendor as well as the installers to make sure that your EMV upgrade is a seamless as possible. If you are looking for a specific branch CLICK HERE for all our locations and phone numbers. If you are not sure what area you fall under, contact sales@nwpump.com or call 1-800-452-PUMP and our Inside Sales team will get you to the right person and answer any questions you have about the EMV upgrade.
Don’t let this deadline pass you by. Be proactive and get ahead of the deadline by ordering your EMV products today!
We are pleased to announce that SME Solutions LLC, (SME) has acquired the assets of Grand Ronde Petroleum Service LLC, (GRP) effective July 1, 2020. Gary Jones, President and owner of GRP and all of the team will be joining SME. Gary will be working through the transition with plans to retire in the near future.
This great opportunity to expand the SME footprint and acquire the exceptional talent and service offered by GRP fits perfectly with SME’s plan to be the best service provider in the Pacific Northwest. Adding the Tri-Cities location to our existing coverage will allow us to continue to grow and support both companies’ long-term customers. We will offer all of our services of maintenance, electrical, tank cleaning/fuel polishing, compliance/testing, upgrades and project coordination.
Already working in the Tri-Cities are for SME, Jason Franke will be our area Service Manager. WE will continue in the current GRP location at 6223 W. Deschutes Ave, Suite 201, Kennewick, WA 99336. Our 24-hour office phone will remain 509-783-4542, Fax 509-736-6495.
We look forward to continuing to offer you exceptional service and welcome the GRP team to SME.
Jim Moran is the products sales manager for Portland, Oregon-based Northwest Pump, a 62-year-old petroleum and industrial equipment distributor. Its operations span Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Idaho and Montana. Their partnerships with state of the art, top of the line manufacturers allow NWP to provide customers quality and top notch customer service. NWP provides solutions ranging from an existing plant requiring an industrial solution to designing and building retail fueling stations. NWP has also recently launched their 
