Vending International
Be prepared for recession led rise in vending crime
Published:  03 April, 2009

Don't let the recession kill your business - that's the message from vending security specialist Safer Systems. Whilst none of us, it seems, is immune to the devastating effects of this recession, we can make certain our business is prepared by ensuring it is operating at maximum efficiency. That means preventing it haemorrhaging between 5-8% of its operating profit - a staggering £120m for the UK vending industry.

As the recession deepens, the temptation to pilfer will increase for hard-hit operators, hitting an already beleaguered industry further. Practical security products, however, will not only put a stop to costly ‘shrinkage', but will enhance operator efficiency too, without costing a fortune. The self-locking cash bag, for instance, allows for quick and discreet cash removal from machines, whilst also locking shut the moment it is removed from the funnel, putting a stop to pilfering.

Similarly, a high security locking system, with your own unique lock & key code, will lock out unauthorised access to your machine estate. Too often, operators use the generic lock and keys provided with the machine, not realising that the code is the same on thousands of machines, greatly reducing the security of their estate.

Vandals frequently target vending machines by rocking and tilting to obtain free product. Not only is the product taken but safety can be seriously compromised as the machine could fall or trap nearby individuals. Safer Systems offers simple, easy-to-install solutions; foot clamps and wall brackets, which can be attached to a variety of vending machines. The Safer Systems Anchor kit (pictured) is used to securely fasten a vending machine to both the wall and the floor using bolt down feet and wall brackets.

Steven Bane, Managing Director, Safer Systems, "We cannot afford to ignore the increasing cost of vending crime in these difficult times; now is the time to focus on the inevitable rise in crime against your business, from vandalism, shrinkage and theft. And now, with our new range of products, it has never been simpler or cheaper either."

Safer Systems' full range of security products can be found on their web site: www.safersystems.co.uk. Alternatively email Nigel.shaw@safersystems.co.uk.






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