Crane Co. has strengthened its technology portfolio by acquiring Microtronic AG, a manufacturer of closed-site and mobile payment solutions for the European vending market. Microtronic’s capabilities will be a great complement to Crane’s platform of electronic payment and connectivity solutions, which are available through Crane Payment Innovations. Eric Kaled, senior vice president and general manager for Crane Connectivity Solutions, said: […]

British manufacturer and importer of high quality disposables, Herald is reinforcing its commitment to the company’s ongoing plans for future growth by bringing on board an experienced business development manager. John Havercroft is joining the company with the aim of driving new business and forging new links across all sectors, while supporting the efforts of the current sales team. Mr […]

Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire International Paper’s foodservice packaging operations in China. With the acquisition Huhtamaki expands its manufacturing footprint into the Eastern China region and strengthens its capacity and capability to serve customers operating in Northern China. Jukka Moisio, CEO of Huhtamäki Oyj, said: “I am very pleased to announce this acquisition. “It strengthens our operations […]

West Country Vending Service has been acquired by Montagu Group, an affiliate of Tayto Group (TGL). The acquisition offers TGL access to an additional 5,300 operational vending machines across the South West of England and South Wales. The deal, which also includes West Country subsidiary, Hilton Vending, follows the April 2017 Montagu Group acquisition of Freedom Refreshments/LTT Vending. Paul Allen, […]

Simply Cups has now expanded its collection service to cover Manchester and the North West of England by appointing Lavelle Waste Services as its first approved collection partner. Businesses across the North West can now take advantage of a direct cup collection and recycling service, whereby the used cups will be transformed into new products. James Capel, CEO of Simply […]

Suzohapp has appointed Allen Ko as vice president OEM – cash handling for the Asia Pacific region and Evrim Özsoy as vice president of retail sales for its EMA Components Division. Mr Ko comes to this new position after many years of experience in the cash processing market. Before joining Suzohapp he worked at high profile companies like De La […]

Leading hot and cold beverage and food vending machines N&W Global Vending has acquired the entire share capital of Ducale machine da caffé. Based in Parma and founded in 1954 by Ugo Sandei, Ducale has a long established history as an innovative manufacturer of coffee and vending machines. The company is known for the high quality of the beverages dispensed […]

Vending machine manufacturer has expanded its team with three new appointments. Robert Dixon joins as marketing manager, David Pierson brings two decades of experience in graphic design and Gavin Parkes is the company’s new sales director for the IIC division. Mr Dixon said: “Seaga is more than just a vending machine manufacturer, it’s a family, with people that are passionate, […]

Philippa Vaughan has joined the team at Nayax as client services manager for the UK and Ireland. Ms Vaughn is completely new to the world of vending but has an extensive background in client services having come from the retail sector of the motor industry. In this appointment, Nayax UK is emphasising its commitment to providing customers with the best […]

Charlotte Wilson has joined the AVA has the association’s communications manager and will be based at the organisation’s head office in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire. Ms Wilson will oversee the management and execution of the AVA’s internal and external communications strategy. She joins the AVA with a strong background in PR and marketing communications in the public and private healthcare sectors and […]