AUSTIN - Wayne today announces 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.
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 industrial design firm, 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, in a press release. "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 of products.
Key features of the Wayne Helix fuel dispenser include an iconic look and universal design. Those elements will set the stage for worldwide recognition and a consistent, reliable fueling experience. High-contrast, ergonomically designed displays, which include angled price displays above push-to-start buttons, are clearly labeled and easy for users to see, both day and night.
In addition, strong retail branding with expanded branding and signage areas are visible to motorists from multiple angles. ? Secure dispenser components keep modular compartments lock independently. A robust U-frame inhibits unauthorized access to electronic head.