Illinois Corn Marketing Board leads drive for higher ethanol blends

In Illinois, Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) and the American Lung Association (ALA) recently chose Gilbarco Veeder-Root as their partner to help drive the adoption of higher ethanol blend fuel in Illinois. The partnership brings together three industry leaders to provide retailers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make fuel dispensing equipment compatible with higher blends of ethanol more affordable for retailers.

ICMB, which represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, funded grants that will provide incentives for Illinois retailers to purchase new Gilbarco Encore® Flex Fuel dispensers for their stations. Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers the industry’s broadest range of fuel dispensers specifically designed for alternative fuels, including ethanol which is largely produced from corn. Gilbarco’s range includes models offering the fueling public up to five fuel choices at one pump, reducing the risk of mis-fueling and minimizing the number of tanks needed.