Welcome to our latest Pulse Newsletter. In this special issue, you will find an overview of our activities in 2016.
You can read in our Products section about 5 of our solutions, including our WSM 2.0, OrIC Prime and OrPAY1000. We also issued several press releases, amongst them the announcement of Orpak expanding its activities abroad with two new acquisitions (TABA and Microsffer), and the opening of a new subsidiary in Russia.
No annual overview is complete without success stories! Read what we did for customers in Chile, Brazil, India, Turkey, Thailand and the Netherlands.
Happy reading and feel free to send your comments and suggestions to info@orpak.com.
New Products and Product Updates
Wet Stock Management 2.0. went live!
Orpak’s WSM 2.0 is live with an advanced GUI. It is also packed with new features, such as an improved notification system, unique and tailored dashboards for supporting DODO stations, auto-calibration process and flow rate analysis to detect site performance issues.
Our innovative ForeVision WSM 2.0 has already created global interest with 6 installations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
To read more about our recent WSM deployments, click here!
Going Mobile - More About MiSite
Orpak’s brand new MiSite is a set of mobile applications intended for downstream fuel management.
MiSite enables its stakeholders (station managers and support engineers) to have full control over their site and field service teams anywhere, anytime helping them to plan ahead and manage their activities.
The first pilot project is already taking place. MiSite is used in India for managing level 1 field support and giving station managers insight into all station activities.
OrIC Prime - The New Kid on the Block
Orpak has launched its 4th generation of home base controllers: the OrIC Prime Island Controller. It enables forecourt automation with flexible fueling authorizations.
OrIC Prime offers a highly modular configuration with various field upgradable add-ons.
Designed as an all-in-one standalone pedestal, it is equipped with the OrPAY1000 payment terminal and features a modular design allowing for post-deployment changes regarding type and amount of dispensers.
OrIC Prime supports up to 12 mechanical / 64 electronic hoses with several communication protocol options. It can withstand harsh environments and extreme temperatures.
To learn more, visit the OrIC webpage by clicking here.
OrPAY1000 - The Next Generation Outdoor Payment Terminal
OrPAY1000 is Orpak’s next generation of flexible and cost-effective outdoor payment terminals, replacing the OrTR.
It is designed to cater commercial fleet markets the ultimate solution for fuel and fleet card purchases, for both attended and unattended activities.
OrPAY1000 offers premier enhanced features, including a built-in pump interface and integrated forecourt wireless connectivity.
It also enables forecourt promotions, local accounts, loyalty schemes, attendant management, and much more.
OrPAY1000 can be installed directly onto the dispenser or on the wall next to it for both attended and unattended activities.
For more information, click here
SiteOmat 360 - Putting Tomorrow's Technology to Work Today
Orpak’s SiteOmat 360 automation software has not only a new and fresh look & feel, but is also packed with innovative functionalities.
The UI has been redesigned to enable full accessibility from mobile devices, tablets and PCs using all common browsers.
As the “nerve center” of the fuel station, SiteOmat 360 enables secure forecourt management such as managing dispensers, payment terminals, automatic tank gauges, and other forecourt devices. With SiteOmat 360, every transaction is fully controlled and recorded.
SiteOmat 360 is highly flexible and modular enabling easy and fast customization. Last but not least, it fully supports all station hardware, configurations, business logic, and payment/authorization options.
To find out more about Orpak’s SiteOmat, click here.
New Subsidiaries and Acquisitions
In December 2016, Orpak acquired Microsffer, one of Brazil’s leading providers of fiscal fuel station management software in the fuel retail industry. With this acquisition, Orpak is able to expand operations in Brazil, which is one of the key markets.
To read the press release, click here
In November 2016, Orpak established a new subsidiary in Russia. Located in Moscow, RSC Orpak conducts sales activities and provides support services to meet the growing local demand for automatic payment systems.
To read the press release, click here
In June 2016, Orpak acquired the Home Base Automation business from TABA® Technology GmbH in Munich, Germany.
This acquisition strengthens Orpak’s presence and leadership in Germany and Europe by providing leading technology as well as added-value services to customers.To read the press release, click here
Success Stories
JSL Selected Orpak as its Vendor of Choice
JSL is one of the largest logistics company and fleet operator in Brazil. The company selected Orpak as its premium supplier of fuel and fleet management solutions. Orpak’s ForeHB and ForeFuel solutions serve JSL fleet customers in Brazil helping them to achieve cost and resource savings and to increase fleet performance and profitability.
For more background, read the press release here
Thai KBank and PTT Opt for Orpak’s ForeFuel for Fleet Payments
Major Thai bank KBank and PTT, one of the largest corporations in Thailand, are using Orpak's ForeFuel solution to provide high value fuel payment to fleets across Thailand.
With Orpak’s ForeFuel, KBank gains as a large financial institute and issuer access to fleets and their fuel transactions. ForeFuel helps PTT with fleet loyalty at its oil and gas operations in the retail fuel market, providing added value to its customers.
To learn more about Orpak’s ForeFuel, click here
Chilean Enex Added ForeFuel To Its Orpak Installations
Enex is a major fuel retailer in Chile that utilizes Orpak’s ForeSite and ForeNet solutions at its more than 400 stations for end-to-end retail station automation.
The company added Orpak's ForeFuel solution, the Automatic Vehicle Identification system, at its highway stations. By introducing a competitive AVI solution to their fleet customers, they were able to onboard new customers, enhance their brand awareness, and increase their sales and bottom line.
To learn more about Automatic Vehicle Identification, click here.
Turkish POAS Deploys Orpak's ForeFleet Under Its Own Brand AutoMatic Plus
OMV Petrol Ofisi A.Ş (POAS) is a major fuel distribution company in Turkey. It selected Orpak’s ForeFleet integrated Fuel & Fleet solution to expand it's offering to POAS fleet customers, adding fleet telematics capabilities on top of the existing 'Automatic' Vehicle Identification service based on Orpak's ForeFuel solution.
This allows POAS customers to gain full control of their vehicles, while closely monitoring and tracking their fleets and fuel consumption. Since the initial deployment last year, thousands of vehicles have joined POAS's Fuel & Fleet.
To learn more about Orpak’s ForeFleet Management Portal, click here
Dutch KLM Upgrades With Orpak’s Weight & Measured Tanker Truck Installation
KLM Equipment Services (KES) located at Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport, serves 2,300 vehicles on airside 24/7. Vehicles are either using a fixed station with 6 dispensers or one of the 3 mobile tanker trucks.
As part of the upgrade by KES of its Orpak ForeHB and ForeFuel systems, official certification was crucial to ensure correct invoicing of the various fleet owners, airlines and service providers. The tanker trucks got the official Weights & Measurement Certification by NMi based on the MID regulations.
Furthermore, the upgraded systems are completely wireless utilizing Orpak's MWGTs, nano nozzle readers and Fleet Head Office as cloud solutions.
For more information about ForeHB click here
India’s HPCL Flagship Station - Millennium - deploys Orpak’s nWGT Forecourt Wireless Solution
Orpak’s forecourt wireless solution, the nWGT, has been successfully deployed at HPCL’s flagship station - Millennium. With 19 dispensers with 56 pump heads spread over 9 isles, Orpak’s solution was smoothly implemented at one of India’s largest gas stations without interrupting the station’s activities. The solution includes wireless transmission of information between the pump servers and the end units on the island, including receipt printers, RFID tags and readers that automatically identify and authorize fueling and payment. Moreover, Orpak is in the process of implementing this solution in thousands of HPCL stations.
For more information, contact Orpak at info@orpak.com
Major events
Orpak’s products and solutions were showcased at two leading industry events:
NACS Show 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia | October 18-21, 2016
NACS Show 2016 - Atlanta, Georgia | October 18-21, 2016