The relationship between the water cooler and vending industries now seem to be closer than they have ever been before and on inspection there are many reasons why this is so.

Since the economic down turn most industries have had to more urgently inwardly reflect and outwardly develop to survive in a market where customers are gripping their wallets tightly and where convincing them to open them up is increasingly difficult.

Despite recommendations that we drink at least eight glasses of water a day, some nutritionists claim that a staggering 80% of us are walking around dehydrated. Water accounts for 60% of the weight of an average person and after oxygen, is the most essential element in our physiology.

H2ODirect is proud to launch their water filtration products to the vending and water cooler market. The specification and performance of our filters match or exceed the quality of the filters currently used amongst the industry but for a fraction of the price.

PHS Waterlogic, Europe’s largest supplier of top quality point-of-use (POU) mains fed water dispensing and purifying systems, has developed an innovative new advanced UV purification system for its next generation of point-of-use machines. The system negates the possibility of back contamination – a major source of biological contamination.

UV water purification technology uses ultraviolet light to kill waterborne micro-organisms and has been used by many companies as the main form of water purification. PHS Waterlogic has long been at the forefront of in-tank UV and for many years utilised this purification method.

Despite recommendations that we drink at least eight glasses of water a day, some nutritionists claim that a staggering 80% of us are walking around dehydrated. Many of us drink considerably less than this, but would we up our water intake if the health benefits were as clear as the drink itself? And what do employers have to gain from keeping workers hydrated? Vending International investigates...

Vended water in the form of water coolers or bottled water from machines can seem like an unnecessary expense, given that water is free from the tap. In the last decade however, an increased awareness of obesity and other dietary related diseases has seen an over reliance on the quick fix of sugar laden drinks giving way to a new consumer consensus that health and well being is vital. Bottled water has become a consumer favourite, the average person taking the lead from celebrities glowing with health - branded bottle in hand - in all our favourite magazines!

Studies have found some alarming results about the importance of water for assisting our body to function - research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water per day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. Furthermore, drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45% and the risk of breast cancer by 79%. Installing a mains-fed water cooler is a great way of providing an unlimited source of chilled, filtered, drinking water to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Marco Beverage Systems, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of water boilers and bulk coffee brewers, is distributing water treatment systems under its own brand.

Marco recommends fitting a water filter to all its equipment. Not only does this produce a better tasting beverage, it also helps to prevent limescale build-up in machines, a major cause of equipment failure.

Aqueduct’s revolutionary Bag in Box coolers seems to have hit a chord… especially amongst the Vending fraternity.

The reason is clear… For the first time Bag in Box (BIB) now offers a real alternative to Bottled water coolers… but without the hassle and logistical nightmare of the returnable bottle.