A Portsmouth-based company is launching a new piece of equipment designed to protect retailers from credit card cloning. Pin Protect says its Pin-Defender units aim to "eliminate the weak point of Chip & PIN" by preventing shoulder surfing, covert cameras and viewing or tampering with point-of-sale card readers or PIN entry pads by rogue members of staff.

Original Equipment has launched refrigeration management device CoolerSave which it says cuts in-store energy costs.

Wilcomatic has launched a new online facility aimed at boosting the business of its car wash customers.

Ixtar has extended its product range to include two varieties of absorbent granules that are ideal for clearing away any garage spillage.

Pump manufacturer Dresser Wayne has reached an agreement with Irish company Pumps & Fuel Installations to provide equipment sales and service to retailers in Ireland. The aim is to bring the latest in fuel dispenser design and technology to the Irish market.

Xmo Strata has extended its forecourt maintenance contract with Swiss company ABB for another five years.

PayPoint has launched PayPoint Plus, a package of deals and offers aimed at independent retailers.

WashTec used this year's Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt to showcase its latest car wash technology.

Zurich has published a tax guide for small business owners. Its 2008/9 Tax Handbook includes advice on how to finance a business effectively as well as guidance on Capital Gains tax, deducting tax at source and an outline of VAT.

CTEK has released a new counter-ready display unit for its smart chargers.

The British Safety Council has launched a one-day course designed to provide a good understanding of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the impact of the Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007.

VapaSava has launched what it says is a unique system which recycles petrol vapour on site.

Layton Blackham Insurance Brokers has launched an insurance policy which it says is the first to provide cover against cleaning up a pollution incident at an affordable premium.

Working at height continues to be a major cause of death and injury at work.

ELAFLEX is launching its new generation of ZVA Slimline 2 and ZVA Slimline 2 GR nozzles this month to replace the standard ZVA Slimline and ZVA 200 GR vapour recovery versions.

The Carsley Group has invested in a Daikin Conveni-Pack cooling, refrigeration and heating system for its Cromwell Services convenience store.

Total Refrigeration says its Vista 12 ice cream freezer is more than 30% more energy efficient than its predecessor.

Display design and manufacturer AG Neovo has launched a high-end SX and RX range of security specific monitors.

UK company Ecologia has developed what it calls a "ground-breaking remediation technique", which can be used to clean up forecourts.

Kruger Tissue is expanding its Da Vinci range of washroom products. There are four toilet tissue dispensers, including two twin roll models. The compact, transparent Arctic blue Versatwin has a gravity-assisted mechanism for a more ergonomic transfer to the second roll.

PayPoint has launched a credit and debit agreement with Lloyds TSB which aims to ensure retailers get the best deal on credit and debit card payments. The deal means retailers pay a maximum of 1.4% on credit card payments and 14p on debit cards.

The Fri-Jado Bake Basic 3P programmable oven, designed for small-scale baking needs, is now available exclusively from Equip Line.

Spring Petroleum has become the first retailer to install Dresser Wayne's Global Ovation fuel pump.

The Ladder Association has published a book to promote safety and best practice. The free 12-page A5 publication is intended to be a handy reference for use in the office or on site. The LadderBook champions the ladder as an invaluable piece of workplace equipment, taking as its theme: 'if it's right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely'.

Moto Hospitality has signed up with Virgin Radio to provide its 48 outlets across the UK with a dedicated radio stream.

A new handbook aims to help retailers deal with red tape relating to issues like health & safety, fire and food safety.

Flow Control (GB) has launched a new fuel can which has a patented dispensing method aimed at speeding up the filling process without spillage or overfilling.

Pipework and tanks specialists PetroTechnik and Cookson & Zinn (CZ) have announced that they are both ready for the move to biofuels.

A Staffordshire-based company is selling a range of automatic recycling machines which reward consumers for recycling.

WashTec is running a series of maintenance and marketing workshops this June and July, aimed at retailers who run car washes. The events aim to increase sales for legitimate vehicle washing sites and "create centres of vehicle washing excellence" in the UK.Topics include equipment maintenance, local marketing and dealing with unregulated sites.

US software and services firm FuelQuest is launching in the UK via its European headquarters in Manchester.

Retailers who signed up to the new gift card service launched by payment collection network PayPoint last November have seen a good response from customers, plus they've boosted their own profitability, according to the company's retail director Mike Igoe (pictured right).

Verco is launching a new generation of its open-chill Cambridge which is fitted with the latest rotary scroll compressors and features a low-front design of 410mm.

A new system has been launched to help staff who have to deal with verbal abuse, harassment and anti-social behaviour in the workplace.

G&P Batteries has introduced a service to help recycle used batteries in the workplace.

Anglian Water has teamed up with Payzone and the Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank to let customers pay their water bills at forecourt shops. Anglian Water, which includes Hartlepool Water, says the move will provide extended water bill payment services to its 2.5m customers. Shoppers can pay bar-coded bills or make free regular instalments using booklets and plastic cards at any of the 17,000 Payzone retailers in the UK. 08705 134360

A website has been launched to offer advice and reviews to retailers looking to buy CCTV or security systems. The site, http://www.cctv4u.tv, offers video demonstrations, industry news and reviews from site users of hi-tech security systems. CCTV4U managing director Duncan Griffiths says: "They say a picture is worth a thousand words so a video must be worth a million. That's why we're using it on our new website to show off the market-leading CCTV security systems. It can be very difficult for ordinary people who aren't familiar with this kind of system to decide what best suits their needs. But demonstrating them online using video is the obvious way to overcome this."

Dresser Wayne, the retail fuelling business of US manufacturer Dresser, Inc, has launched a new high-tech petrol pump with integrated multi-media display.

Avery Berkel has launched a range of counter service scales aimed at smaller independent retailers.

Lincat has added two powerful new fryers with built-in oil filtration to its heavy duty Opus 700 cooking equipment range. The new products are designed to save money by extending the life of cooking oil by up to 50%.

Securikey is expanding its product offering by introducing a range of high security deep key cabinets aimed at forecourt stores.

Somerfield has teamed up with Coinstar E-Payment Services to roll out its Gift Card programme throughout its UK forecourts.

Lincat has launched a range of contact/panini grills as part of its new generation of Lynx 400 electric, counter-top cooking equipment.

Musgrave Retail Partners GB have brought out a "Grab and Go" unit to hold spirit bottles, mixers and bagged snacks.