Selecta acquires Express

Selecta Group has announces that it has acquired Express Vending Group Limited. Express Vending is a privately-owned, UK supplier of premium vending services which has generated sales of more than £39 million in the past 12-month period. Founded in 1992, Express does...
Former AVA chairman dies

Former AVA chairman dies

The Automatic Vending Association has announced that former chairman Ernie Johnson has died. AVA chief executive David Llewellyn said although now retired, Ernie remained a great supporter of the vending industry. He had been actively involved with the AVA over many...
New board member for AVA

New board member for AVA

Gillian White of Crane Merchandising Systems has been elected to the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) Board in the position of Machines and Components Representative. Currently managing director Europe for Crane Merchandising Systems, based in Chippenham, Gillian...
Care Vending sales director calls it a day

Care Vending sales director calls it a day

Care Vending Services sales director Graham Thompson is retiring at the end of April after 27 years in the vending industry. Graham joined the world of vending back in 1991 with Midland Vending / Midshires Group where he spent 13 years and at the time of leaving he...
Tribute to industry stalwart

Tribute to industry stalwart

Becktech has announced that technical manager Brian Randall, 63, died on January 19 surrounded by his family. Brian joined Becktech in 1994 and was well known throughout the vending industry for his expertise, charm and humour. Becktech director Rob Webb said: “He...

N&W rebrands as EVOCA

N&W Global Vending S.p.A. (N&W), a manufacturer of professional coffee machines has rebranded as EVOCA S.p.A (EVOCA). The move coincides with the unveiling of the company’s coffee-focused global business strategy designed to strengthen its position in both the...