Gilbarco Veeder-Root, the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, is proud to celebrate 150 years in operation. The company, now part of the Fortive family, began in 1865 with their original invention, which converted crude petroleum distillates into gas vapor to light buildings. Since that time, their spirit of innovation has propelled the company forward, leading to fuel pumping inventions and technological breakthroughs.