While the AVA reports that British consumers have an annual spend of £1.5bn on vend-snacks, the advent of cashless vending, smart cards or in some cases the use of the Euro, has posed new questions over the security of such measures and the increasing vulnerability of machines.

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.

Two of the more attractive features of hidden latching systems are the aesthetic design freedom gained by not having to worry about latch hardware intruding on the surface of an application, and the enhanced security made possible by eliminating well-defined points of attack for would-be vandals. Various mechanical and electromechanical options for incorporating hidden latching systems can also contribute their own distinct advantages of convenient, affordable space-saving remote access.