Smithfield, NC, March 28, 2024 — OPW Retail Fueling, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting in Booth 301 at the upcoming M-PACT Fuel & Convenience Tradeshow, which will be held from April 2-4, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.
“The M-PACT show annually brings together the leading owners and operators within the vibrant Midwestern retail-fueling market, which is what makes it a must-attend show for us,” said Ed Kammerer, Senior Director, Global Product Marketing for OPW. “This year takes on added significance as we showcase our new VSE Vent Transition Sump, which is the latest innovation within the E-Series product portfolio, the members of which have been designed to help optimize overall sump-system performance, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety and reliability.”
The VSE Vent Transition Sump is the newest addition to OPW’s growing E-Series Sump family. The VSE is an at-grade sump constructed with a fiberglass base and a powder-coated steel top. The laser-cut top features a lockable access hatch with field-tested water-shedding ability. The powder-coated and light color finish reduce heat absorption for enhanced service life. The tops are fully customizable and shipped with pre-cut vent-stack entries. Rigid Entry Fittings (REF) are included with the pre-cut sump top, with UV-resistant caps provided. The base is OPW’s DSE Dispenser Sump model, which is manufactured using Sheet-Molded Compound (SMC) technology that creates sumps with consistent wall thicknesses and smooth walls inside and out. The Vent Stack Modular Rack System is constructed of rust/corrosion-resistant galvanized steel that can be configured in heights from 4 to 12 feet.
The other members of the E-Series family that will be on display in Booth 301 include the TSE Tank Sump, DSE Dispenser Sump and the Pre-Plumbed DSE Dispenser Sump. All of these models use the SMC manufacturing process to create units with consistently smooth and thick walls. This helps ensure easier bonding for entry fittings, which helps reduce the risk that leaks will develop or water intrusion will occur. The Pre-Plumbed DSE model is shipped to the retailer outfitted with factory-assembled and tested shear valves, entry fittings, stabilizer bars, flex connectors or NPT pipe nipples (Rigid Risers), and all elbows and tees. This allows for optimized installation times and cost, with minimal site downtime needed for installation.
Also at the show, OPW’s hosts of The Fueling Station Podcast, Ed Kammerer and Jonathan Stong, will be recording a new podcast episode. Known as the “Pod-troleum Guys,” Ed and Jonathan bring a light touch and years of industry experience and expertise while discussing issues that are critical to retail-fueling professionals. Stong will also be the lead presenter of the “Evolution of Underground Fuel Transfer & More” educational session, scheduled for 9-9:50 a.m. EDT in Room 133 at the Indiana Convention Center on Wednesday, April 3.
For updates from the OPW booth during the show, follow along on LinkedIn and Facebook. To learn more about OPW Retail Fueling products and expertise, please visit opwglobal.com/opw-retail-fueling.
About OPW Retail Fueling
OPW Retail Fueling is Defining What’s Next through innovations designed to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency and business performance for the retail-fueling industry. Specifically, OPW Retail Fueling makes aboveground and below ground fuel-handling products for both conventional, vapor-recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial fuel markets. OPW Retail Fueling is part of OPW, a leading equipment manufacturer in the retail-fueling, clean energy, fluid-handling and car wash industries. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of Dover Corporation.