Vending Machines Blog

Vending Machine Safety and Security

Vending machine manufacturers test their products thoroughly, and build specifically designed units which inhibit theft and injury in accordance with strict consumer guidelines.

The sheer weight of the materials use in construction and the resulting unit size make vending machines very secure. This also makes them very stable, which reduces the risk of them toppling over and causing serious or irreversible damage (a fully stocked machine can weigh as much as 400 kilograms). User safety is of paramount importance.

Sadly, accidents do happen. However these incidents are rare and even fewer are fatal, particularly when vending machines are appropriately used and regularly serviced by a management company like Intelligent Vending Ltd.

Smart vending machine security

No longer is a padlock the only thing standing between a pilferer and your goods. Wherever your vending machines are situated, Intelligent Vending Ltd. can offer you a security solution to suit. From internal camera surveillance to theft indicators, bolt down feet to anti-tilt wall brackets, you’ll find everything to make your machines secure and safe to use.

Vending machine technology has advanced considerably too. Coin weight and size recognition means it’s even harder for people to outsmart your machine. Also modern spiral mechanisms hold products in place until paid for, even if the machine is tilted (within reason).

Internal sensors also know whether or not a product has been vended before taking a customer’s money, resulting in fewer angry outbursts. Smart!

Working together with Intelligent Vending Ltd. you can ensure your vending machines are secure and, most importantly, safe for your staff and clients to use.

Posted in: Product Help & Advice, Vending Help & Advice, Vending Security
Tags: vending advice, vending machine safety, Vending Security

Intelligent Vending for Profits

Convenience is the keyword to consider when investing in vending machines – after all that’s what they’re designed for – and intelligent management could turn yours from a simple piece of service equipment to being a great profit producer and an outlet to market new products.

Intelligent Vending Ltd. don’t just supply, we offer you expert advice too. From stocking tips to office placement ideas, whether you’re looking to invest in new vending machines or simply want to increase the profit margin from those you already have, we can help.

Go about it the smart way

It would be easy to pack your vending machines with random items, but if you want to tempt your staff and clients to buy them, you’ll need to think about the products you choose. With vending options including drinks, snacks, health foods and cosmetic products, it’s clear that knowing your market is an important step towards success in intelligent vending.

Ok, so you’ve worked out what your buyers really want – the next step in intelligent vending is making sure your machine is in a high traffic or social area. Keeping your machine in plain sight and making sure it’s always full of brightly packaged goods will always attract hungry customers.

Just contact Intelligent Vending Ltd. Using your vending criteria and our wealth of market knowledge, we can provide you with a proposal detailing the vending machine options which best suit you and your business.

Smart vending equals smart profits!

Posted in: Customised Vending, Product Help & Advice, Vending Help & Advice
Tags: customised vending, drink vending, food vending, healthy vending

Introducing Insect-a-clear Solo Fly Killers

We all love summer, but not many of us care for the flying pests it brings. Insects can put off customers, spread bacteria and damage your company’s image – and when at home they can cause major disruption to your well-earned relaxation time.

For those who like to keep their environment clean and free of airborne irritants, we have the perfect solution.

Ideal for the home or the workplace, the stylish and versatile Insect-a-clear Solo fly-killers are available at a price so outstandingly low they are certain to appeal to everyone.

Purchase a Solo fly killer from Intelligent Vending Ltd today for just £38.50 + VAT including free delivery! This amazing price also includes 6 replacement glue-boards.

We are only able to offer these great units at this price for a very limited time, so it is important to act fast if you are interested.

This is a truly special offer and we are confident you will not find a lower price anywhere else!

For more information on the Insect-a-clear Solo fly killer, please visit our fly-killers page or call us on +44 (0) 1629 825555.

Posted in: Fly Killers, Product News
Tags: Fly Killers, flying insect control, Intelligent Vending, pest control, Vending Machine News

Introducing Krüger Water Coolers

We have just added the exciting Krüger water coolers to our website. These water coolers are of the highest quality and come packed full of great features – not to mention they look fantastic!

Floor standing and tabletop models are both available to suit all environments and the highly aesthetically pleasing design is certain to compliment any office or workspace.

Refresh yourself in style this Summer with freshly filtered ice cool water, available any time at the touch of a button. Whether you are looking to buy or rent: we highly recommened you consider Krüger water coolers.

Please view our water coolers page for more information, including downloadable brochures and technical specifications.

Posted in: Intelligent Vending Ltd, Vending Machine News
Tags: drink vending, kruger, pou water coolers, water coolers, water dispensers

Post: AVEX 2009 International Vending and Water Exhibition

Last month, the 2009 AVEX vending exhibition was held at the Birmingham NEC. The AVEX exhibition has always been a great opportunity for sneaking an insightful preview of all the latest vending innovations, and this year was no exception. In between all the hand shaking and coffee drinking, we got a chance to look close in to the not-so-distant future of vending.

As we are always on the look-out for new things to offer our customers, we were excited to see what products were going to be featured – hoping to find potential additions for our own catalogue. Numerous interesting displays caught our attention during our time at the exhibition; however, there were a few in particular that stood out from the crowd.

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Tags: avex, Intelligent Vending, vending and water exhibition, Vending Machine News

Snack Vending Machines

Snack vending machines are probably what most people think of when they picture typical vending machines.  Snack and food vending machines can be a great way of making extra money from your existing business premises.

The first important choice to make prior to considering the purchase of snack vending machines should be whether you would be better suited with a self-management vending machine service (self-filling – arranging own vending machine products), or a fully operated vending machine service (vending machine stock managed by dedicated vending  machine operators).

Usually, answers to a few initial questions should help you make an informed decision:

How large is your organisation?
Do you have a staff member available who you could entrust with this responsibility?
What type of products/brands do you wish to vend?
How many products do you think you could sell a week?

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Posted in: Product Help & Advice, Vending Help & Advice, Vending Service
Tags: combination vending machines, food vending, snack vending machines, snacks, vending advice

Winds of Change

The world we live in today is ever changing. Nothing stagnates and there are always upgrades for yesterday’s products coming out. The minute a product is launched it becomes outdated because we start working on a newer, better one to replace it with.

The same goes for lifestyles and trends. Nothing ever stays the same, not even for a whole season. There are new ideas for your lifestyle coming out every single day and new research is delivering new results each day. So where does all this change leave you as a vending machine owner?

Time to adapt

There has been research and surveys into the working lives and habits of people across the UK and there is a shocking rise in the amount of people that work from home or are on the move. That is not shocking for the rest of the world, but that increase is shocking for vending machine owners and operators.

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