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Mitsubishi Materials UK selects Tooling Intelligence as vending partner
Cutting tool manufacturer MMC Hardmetal UK Ltd a sales company of Mitsubishi Materials has appointed Tooling Intelligence Ltd as its preferred inventory management and tool vending partner for the UK market. The agreement gives Mitsubishi Materials UK customers access...
Momentum builds one year out to the DRS
With just one year until the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches on 1st October 2027, the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) is reporting that businesses across the drinks supply chain are stepping up preparations for one of the biggest changes to...
TNS helps businesses meet changing consumer payment preferences
Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global specialist in managed network and payment solutions has announced that its payment orchestration platform now supports more than 100 alternative payment methods alongside traditional card schemes, giving businesses in...
A journey of choices, responsibility and shared value
Automatic coffee machine specialist, Rhea, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, the Group’s third, highlighting the progress made since 2023 towards embedding sustainability more deeply into its business practices and translating commitments into measurable...
MPs getting a taste of vending
Over the past few months, several members of the Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) have welcomed their local MPs for a behind-the-scenes look at the vending industry. Visits have included Adam Jogee MP to Options Management, Jerome Mayhew MP to Norfolk...
Manufacturer expands telemetry services across vending and coffee machine estate
Evoca has announced the UK availability of its telemetry services across its vending and professional coffee machine portfolio, giving operators access to remote monitoring, machine data and software management tools. The company says Televend technology is embedded...
AVA AVA Technical & Operator Webinar
The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) will be holding a live online Technical and Operator webinar on Wednesday 21 October focusing on key issues impacting day-to-day operations. This event is specifically designed for senior managers, operations teams...
ECB approval for ITL’s Note Validator Range
Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) has achieved independent approval from the European Central Bank (ECB) for their note validator (NV) range. The ECB authenticate validators that can successfully recognise the difference between genuine and counterfeit Euro banknotes....
Kepak launches new guide to unlocking growth in automated retail
Kepak has launched an updated guide to help vending operators make informed decisions about adding fresh food to their ranges and growing sales in automated retail. The six-page guide, Feeding the Future 2026: Unlocking Growth in Automated Retail, combines current...
New senior vice president commercial at SEB Professional Beverage
SEB Professional Beverage has appointed William Yates as senior vice president commercial. Effective this month, he assumes global responsibility for the direct and indirect business, bringing the sales and market service organizations closer together. "As a global...
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The Vending Industry Awards are making a live return for 2024!
Following the success of the Vendies 2023 live awards ceremony- organised by the publishers of Vending International, Datateam Business Media – we are excited to announce that the Vendies will be returning for 2024!













