The end of sale (EOS) of the Veeder-Root TLS-350 series consoles in the United States was announced in 2021 with a Last Time Buy Date of December 31st of that year. The EOS was also announced in Canada January 1, 2020, with a Last Time Buy Date of January 1, 2021. When announcing the EOS, we committed to supporting spare parts for 5 years from the Last Time Buy Dates or when parts can no longer be produced due to lack of component inventory. While that commitment is still ongoing, the challenge to procure legacy TLS-350 components has and will continue to grow.
The uncertain outlook and potential for sudden shortages has led, and may continue to lead, to price increases on TLS-350 spare parts. Therefore, Veeder-Root strongly encourages all our customers with existing TLS-350 consoles to reach out to discuss the options of upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS. The benefits of upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS include:
- Remote Connectivity: The TLS-450PLUS provides a wide range of connectivity options for easily accessing and managing critical data, ensuring you always know what is going on with your fueling assets.
- Enhanced Security: Greater connectivity needs greater protection and the TLS-450PLUS provides the security needed for today’s connected world.
- Lower Cost of Ownership: The TLS-450PLUS console provides an expanded, advanced feature set at a lower price point than the TLS-350 console with an extended warranty on most connected devices.
- Expanded Capabilities: The TLS-450PLUS is your platform for the future, continually upgrading and adding incremental features and enhancements, and is expandable as your business grows.
The shortage in available materials to produce parts for the TLS-350 also has the negative effect of creating a secondary market for remanufactured parts from unapproved suppliers. The use of third-party manufactured, rebuilt, or remanufactured components to repair or modify Veeder-Root products voids UL/cUL and other certifications as well as any Veeder-Root warranty.
Veeder-Root is committed to providing you with the highest quality products that support you in leading your business in an ever-evolving landscape. That commitment is what led us to develop and launch the TLS-450PLUS, which gives you unique benefits that legacy platforms cannot. We believe these features coupled with increased part availability and our culture of continuous improvement best positions you to be ready for any opportunities or challenges that may arise in the future.
We encourage you to reach out to your authorized Veeder-Root distribution partner to learn more about how you can future proof your business by upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS. Ask about financing options available too.