Gilbarco Veeder-Root becomes official service partner to Kempower
Basildon, UK, 11 May 2023 – Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company (NYSE: VNT), is proud to announce it has signed a service partnership with rapid EV charging technology company Kempower to install and maintain its charging network equipment across Northern Europe and the UK.
Helping to accelerate the e-mobility revolution, Kempower’s expanding network of EV chargers across the Nordics and UK will offer increased access for electric vehicle owners. As Kempower’s official service partner, Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Aftermarket Services Team will apply its vast experience to install, commission and maintain Kempower’s DC fast chargers for the robust and reliable infrastructure EV drivers require.
The service agreement with Kempower builds upon an existing partnership between the two companies, whereby Gilbarco Veeder-Root has been offering Kempower chargers to customers. This strengthened collaboration further focuses on delivering a growing EV charging network across Europe and UK that enhances user experience and accessibility.
Greig Thomson, European Business Development Director - Aftermarket at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, said:
“It felt natural to strengthen our links with Kempower by becoming the company’s official service partner. We both share an understanding of charging technology and a commitment to offering an outstanding user experience to our customers. I’m confident that together we will help boost EV adoption across Northern Europe.”
Tomi Ristimäki, CEO of Kempower, added:
“We’re excited to build upon our partnership with GVR as we continue our mission to accelerate the global transition to sustainable mobility. Customers in the Nordics and the UK can count on us to provide convenient, user-friendly, and reliable solutions to serve their everyday charging needs.”
About Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fuelling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, pump multi-media, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, environmental monitoring systems, and fleet management systems.
About Kempower
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland, with a majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed in the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. www.kempower.com
Media Contact
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Emma Long - Marketing Communications Manager - Europe
Emma.long@gilbarco.com
+44 (0) 7890 947276
Kempower
Paula Savonen - Vice President, Communications, Kempower
paula.savonen@kempower.com
Tel. +358 400 343 851