Acquisitions & Appointments

  • Evoca Group announces senior level changes

    By Vending International on October 2, 2023
    Evoca Group, the out-of-home coffee and vending machine company, has announced three board-level changes in the company, effective immediately. Andrea Zocchi has resigned as chief executive. Mr. Zocchi has played a leading role in the company for over 20 years and will remain as member of the Board of Directors. Jochen Fabritius succeeds Andrea Zocchi as Evoca’s chief executive and […]
  • The AVA welcomes new members to the board

    By Vending International on August 14, 2023
    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 […]
  • SB Software announces new technical account manager 

    By Vending International on July 29, 2023
    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 under new ownership

    By Vending International on May 15, 2023
    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 expands product offering in UK with Kafoodle acquisition 

    By Vending International on May 15, 2023
    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 […]
  • Decorum Vending joins WISE

    By Vending International on April 28, 2023
    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 expands product offering in UK with Kafoodle acquisition 

    By Vending International on April 28, 2023
    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 […]
  • Televend opens UK Office

    By Vending International on March 28, 2023
    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 […]
  • Investors in People silver accreditation for Innovative Technology

    By Vending International on March 1, 2023
    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 […]
  • Caffeine Limited appoints new operations manager

    By Vending International on January 23, 2023
    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 […]