The Vending & Automated Retail Association, has announced several changes to its board of directors, reflecting the company’s commitment to enhancing its leadership team and positioning itself for continued growth and success. The following personnel changes have been made to the AVA’s Board of Directors: Firstly, Stuart Coutts has taken over the role of Chair of the AVA board. The […]

With the recent appointment of James Nield-Smith, SB Software, the makers of Vendmanager and Coffeemanager, have now increased their team of technical account managers (TAMs) in the field across the UK/Eire to three. As well as further improving geographical coverage (each SBS client is allocated their own dedicated TAM, who supplements regular ongoing remote contact with on-site visits, to monitor […]

Hawco Limited, a leading distributor in the refrigeration industry has been sold to Bay Tree Private Equity LLP. The deal incorporating Abbeychart, well established in the liquid dispense industry, sees the business purchased by Bay Tree from previous owners of 20 years, Diploma PLC. The Hawco group sells a wide range of industry leading products and has rebounded strongly from […]

365 Retail Markets, the unattended retail technology specialist, has announced its acquisition of Kafoodle, a UK-based food technology company that specialises in menu and kitchen management, nutritional data, and allergy compliance. Adding Kafoodle’s technology into 365’s portfolio will complement the company’s existing offerings and enhance its ability to provide comprehensive solutions to its clients. The acquisition also expands 365 Retail […]

Members of the WISE Vending Group have announced that Decorum Vending has agreed to join the Group, with immediate effect. Graham Kingaby met with managing director, Declan Sewell to finalise the move, in London. Mr Kingaby said: “We are thrilled that Decorum are joining us. They are a super professional business and Declan and his team have a very dynamic and successful […]

365 Retail Markets, the unattended retail technology specialist, has announced its acquisition of Kafoodle, a UK-based food technology company that specialises in menu and kitchen management, nutritional data, and allergy compliance.  Adding Kafoodle’s technology into 365’s portfolio will complement the company’s existing offerings and enhance its ability to provide comprehensive solutions to its clients. The acquisition also expands 365 Retail […]

Last month, Televend, the European automated retail solution for logistic operations, opened its first office in London. Televend has been presenting at the UK market at Vendex shows for a couple of years and has been a member of the AVA association since the last year. With the new office, Televend believes it will strengthen already established relations with British […]

Workplace accreditation specialist, Investors in People, has awarded award Oldham-based cash handling and biometrics solutions provider Innovative Technology, We Invest in People, silver accreditation. The accreditation means that the right principles are in place and the people and leaders are making active efforts to makesure that there is real consistency and everyone in the organisation is feeling the effects. Commenting […]

Jodie Makin has been appointed operations manager at UK coffee machine specialist, Caffeine Limited. She brings a wealth of experience to the role, which sees her co-ordinating the work of the different departments at Caffeine to ensure customers get the high levels of service they’ve come to expect. Before joining Caffeine, Jodie was with Costa Coffee for nine years, working […]

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Marco Beverage Systems, a designer and manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispense solutions. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Marco has annual revenues of $30 million. The acquisition represents an opportunity to support the growth of Marco’s products and global brand. Management, activities, and contacts for Marco remain unchanged. Paul Stack remains managing […]