The coveted supplier of the year award not only recognises Jacobs Douwe Egberts’ strategic approach to supplying vending equipment, but also its ongoing efforts to work with its customers to creatively develop their businesses allowing them to compete effectively in the marketplace. The award also acknowledged the well-known branding that Jacob Douwe Egberts provides which allows operators to offer quality […]

Benders has confirmed it will continue to supply the AVS group with their paper vending cup requirements – over 50 million cups per annum, across the UK. AVS are experiencing significant growth having expanded their membership to include three new operators – Hallmark, Freshfast and Cambridgeshire Vending. Louise Cummings, general manager of AVS commented: “We very much enjoy our close […]

An exciting new era began on the 19th January 2015, when Louise Cummings commenced her career as General Manager of Associated Vending Services. “The appointment of someone from outside the industry and a lady too, has caused quite a stir,” admitted John Ferguson, Chairman of AVS and current member of the year. “Louise’s background is in the logistics business,” continued […]

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has been awarded Support Services Supplier of the Year 2014 by Associated Vending Services (AVS). Voted by AVS’s members, the award is a key benchmark for outstanding customer services and differentiated product offerings in the vending industry. SFS was also awarded the honour in 2013 and this consecutive win is a further testament to the company’s […]

Last month, AVS (Associated Vending Services Limited) members recognised Coffetek as the AVS 2014 Technology and Equipment Supplier of the Year. AVS was founded in 1980 and now has 28 independent vending operators throughout the UK and Ireland. Ian Johnston, sales director for Coffetek, commented: “I was delighted to accept the award on behalf of all the team at Coffetek. I […]