Transforming Workspaces: A Successful HQ Relocation for Gilbarco Veeder-Root
We are thrilled to spotlight a recent project showcasing our expertise in workspace transformation! Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a globally renowned leader in fuel pumps, dispensers, hydrogen refuelling, EV charging and retail payment solutions, entrusted us with the relocation and refurbishment of their UK Headquarters.
After 40 years in their previous premises, Gilbarco made the strategic decision to move to a new facility in Basildon. Our team conducted a thorough analysis of the warehouse and office space, developing a bespoke design and layout that aligned with Gilbarco’s operational needs and future ambitions.
Over the course of a 16 week 26,000 sq ft fit out, our skilled professionals meticulously stripped the space back to its shell and executed a full-scale refurbishment. A major highlight of the project was the installation of a brand-new mezzanine in the warehouse, to expand the office element and optimise space efficiency and functionality.
The result? A sleek, modern, and highly functional workspace that not only enhances productivity but also reflects Gilbarco’s innovation and industry leadership. We are incredibly proud of this collaboration and look forward to supporting Gilbarco Veeder-Root with ongoing office maintenance and future projects.
Interesting facts about Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco’s story goes way back to 1870, when Charles Gilbert and John Barker teamed up in Springfield, Massachusetts to form Gilbert & Barker. Fast forward to 1911, and they were already making waves in the fuel industry by introducing the first-ever measuring gasoline pump—a game changer at the time.
In 1929, the company took on the sleeker, more modern name Gilbarco, and by the 1960s, it had become Springfield’s biggest employer.
For nearly a century, Gilbarco was closely tied to what we now know as ExxonMobil, until 1987 when the British company GEC swooped in and acquired it. Interestingly, one of Gilbarco’s early products wasn’t a gas pump but a simple oil-burning lamp. These lamps were given away in China and other regions to boost lamp oil sales, and they became so iconic that they inspired the name of Exxon’s in-house magazine, The Lamp - a publication that lasted for decades before being discontinued.
The late 1990s brought another shift. In 1999, GEC rebranded itself as Marconi, and in 2002, Gilbarco found a new home under Danaher Corporation, the parent company of Veeder-Root.
That’s when it officially became Gilbarco Veeder-Root, the name it carries today.
From humble beginnings with oil lamps to pioneering fuel technology, Gilbarco’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable!
