The NIVO buying group has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner, to help its 240+ members to reduce and control vehicle running costs. NIVO chose The Fuelcard People following trials across the country during March 2009. These trials analysed service levels and savings and were carried out for NIVO by existing members. Graham Kingaby, NIVO managing director said: "NIVO exists to achieve value for members and this deal will offer them major savings from lower fuel costs and reduced administration. Fuel cards should offer more than just discount fuel and our recent trials have confirmed that The Fuelcard People offers our members the best combination of service, savings and security."

Multi Vend Solutions, the Halifax based vending machine refurbishment company are pleased to announce their transfer from probationary membership of the AVA to full membership, following successful accreditation to the AVA Quality Standard.

Matrix Catering's extensive range of vending machines has given the company a well-deserved reputation for excellence and innovation. From the manufacture and supply of its own machines, to the confidential creation of bespoke models, the Matrix name has become synonymous with the '"Tabletop soluble machine" we all know and love. David has presided over the steady growth of the company from its first days of trading from a small unit in Maldon, to the current purpose built and owned factory in Wickford. 

Fairtrade is an international movement set up to ensure that the producers of goods in poorer countries get a fair deal. Essentially, this means a fair price for goods, long-term contracts which provide real security and for many, support to gain the knowledge and skills required to develop their business.

Rombouts Coffee GB Ltd., the company famous for its one-cup filters, has a selection of coffees ideal for use by vending operators - so now there really is no excuse for customers to go without a great tasting cup of real coffee!

Refreshment vending is big business with more than £1.5bn spent through the slot each year. In addition to the more than 500,000 vending machines in use in the UK there are a further one million installations providing chilled water - that is water coolers, point of use and bottled coolers.

Sanden Vendo launch their new Global Glass Front Vendor at AVEX 2009.

With six or nine product facings per shelf the G-GFV will enhance the sale of products with a large glass showcase display to view & shop, illuminated with LED to enhance impulse sales.

The industry's first self cleaning post mix system, eliminating the need for cleaning visits, and an aseptic drink dispense system serving non preserved natural products made in situ from concentrate are the latest environmental improvements to the revolutionary PouchLink vending machine.