Wayne, a global innovator of fuel dispensers and technologies, today
announced the arrival of the Wayne Helix™ fuel dispenser line,
emphasizing intelligent design, transaction security and advanced
technology. Wayne developed Helix as the result of extensive research
working closely with customers, retailers and users from around the
world.
Wayne Introduces the Wayne Helix(TM) Global Family of Fuel Dispensers (Photo: Business Wire)
The Helix dispenser line by Wayne is a global platform on which all
future Wayne dispenser models will be based. Three Helix fuel-dispenser
models, designed to fulfill a wide variety of forecourt needs, are
available at launch: the Helix 2000™, the Helix 4000™ and the Helix
5000™. Wayne will introduce the C-style Helix model, Helix 6000™, in
2013.
Wayne and IDEO, the renowned global design and innovation consultancy,
worked together to conduct global market research and created Helix with
insights from our customers, motorists and service companies.
“The Helix fuel dispenser line represents the best of everything Wayne
has to offer. From the excellence of our global engineering teams to our
collaboration with IDEO, this is a unique family of dispensers designed
and engineered based on feedback from retailers and their customers all
over the world,” said Neil Thomas, Wayne global president. “The Helix
dispenser is the fuel dispenser redesigned and reconceived—from the
inside out and from the bottom up.”
The new dispenser line’s universal components, industry-leading metering
and durable, high-quality materials deliver an appealing fueling
experience, using advanced fuel-dispensing technology in a practical,
appealing package.
“The Helix dispenser line represents a big step in the progression of
forecourt fueling because this is a product that addresses the needs of
all users of the product over its lifetime,” said Paul de la Port, Wayne
vice president, products. “Our research, conducted on four continents,
told us that we would miss opportunities by designing for only one
stakeholder in one region of the world. Helix achieves a sleek iconic
design that improves the experience for all users, and our retail
customers can expect consistency and simplicity to own and maintain the
product—in a world of ever-changing forecourt infrastructure needs and a
myriad of choices of fuel-dispenser technology and device
configurations.”
Key features of the Wayne Helix fuel dispenser include:
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Iconic look and universal design—Elements will set the stage
for worldwide recognition and a consistent, reliable fueling
experience.
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Enhanced displays—High-contrast, ergonomically designed
displays—including angled price displays above push-to-start
buttons—are clearly labeled and easy for users to see, both day and
night.
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Strong retail branding—Expanded branding and signage areas are
visible to motorists from multiple angles.
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Secure dispenser components—Modular compartments lock
independently. Robust U-frame inhibits unauthorized access to
electronic head.
Wayne will be unveiling Helix fuel dispensers at Expo Postos &
Conveniência in Rio de Janeiro, Automechanika in Frankfurt and the NACS
Show in Las Vegas in August, September and October respectively. Orders
will be accepted starting in early October.
To learn more about the benefits of Wayne Helix fuel dispensers, visit www.waynehelix.com.
About Wayne, a GE Energy Business
Wayne is a component of GE’s (NYSE: GE) 2011 acquisition of Dresser,
Inc. and is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and servicing
of forecourt fueling solutions where reliability and uptime are
critical. Dispensers, payment platforms, control systems and technology
from Wayne play an essential role in traditional and alternative fueling
sites around the world. Wayne is ISO14001 certified. http://www.wayne.com
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