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Smart Vend Solutions named as exclusive UK distributor for SandenVendo
Smart Vend Solutions has strengthened its position as of one of the industry’s leading vending equipment supply and maintenance companies after being appointed the exclusive UK distribution partner for SandenVendo’s full range of beverage, snack and alternative product dispensing equipment. Part of the Stanco Services Group, which has been established for 24 years with a UK-wide presence, Smart Vend Solutions now offers the only nationwide one-stop shop for SandenVendo’s new equipment sales; existing equipment service support, parts and supply; technical help line and field support. Malcolm commented: “This exclusive
partnership with SandenVendo underlines Smart Vend Solutions’ commitment to offering a range of unique distribution, servicing and technical support benefits to businesses across the UK. We look forward to working closely with SandenVendo’s exciting client base as its UK ‘One Stop Shop’ for both new and existing machines, including its new G-Drink and G- Snack machines, which incorporate an array of enhanced user-friendly design, service and security features as well as innovative enlarged glass front displays for better customer product visibility.” A SandenVendo spokesperson commented: “This is an exciting time and we
very much look forward to a new working partnership with Smart Vend Solutions. We hope SandenVendo’s current client base welcome this move to introduce technologically driven solutions to the market place.”
20 Year Celebrations for Apogee
CEO David Wood would personally like to thank all those individuals and companies who have supported Apogee over the years - many of whom have been by the company’s side since day one. “These include all our major suppliers, with special mentions to
Ian Johnston and Richard Callwood of Coffetek, David Brady of N&W, Mike Kane and Vanessa Johnson of Crane MS, Dick Boba of Rhea Vendors and Kevin Reed of Siemens Financial Services. I would also like to thank all our customers from end users to distributors and contract caterers. Special mentions to Brian Savage of TVS and Chris Strong of Strong Vend for each being my ‘Jiminy Cricket’ for servicing and operating advice. And finally thank you to Peter Quinney of Quintus Systems who gave me a great lead and the subsequent nudge to turn Apogee into the Ltd Company it is today.” Due to the very early arrival of David’s newest granddaughter, the family business celebrated with a belated low key family meal at a local restaurant. ‘Apogee’ means ‘the farthest or highest point’, ‘the peak’, ‘the summit’, and so the company also sent
one lucky customer, Samantha Kitchen of Velden Engineering, to celebrate at the ‘Apogee’ of London, The Shard, along with four of her friends.
In Brief…
In the UK, Coca-Cola Enterprises announces a £66m investment into a range of efficiency and operational upgrades across its manufacturing sites.
In France, PepsiCo launches its Naked fruit juice brand nationwide following a 1-year trial within Monoprix stores.
Tetra Pak reveals plans to roll out its 100% renewable Tetra Rex Bio-based carton globally,
following a
successful trial with Finnish dairy company Valio.
In France, Coca-Cola Enterprises appoints Arnaud Jobard as GMS Commercial Director, replacing Mathias Dosne.
In the US, Nestlé Waters announces a US$200m investment plan, as part of its strategy to focus on the sparkling water business.
Nestlé announces plans to reduce the amount of added sugar in its Nesquik flavoured milk products, as part of the company’s strategy to provide healthier products.
In the US, PepsiCo becomes the official food and beverage partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), in a new multi-year marketing partnership.
According to reports, Nestlé is in talks to sell its frozen food unit Davigel to Brakes Group, in a deal believed to be
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group acquires a minority stake in antioxidant-infused beverage manufacturer Bai Brands, in a deal worth US$15m.
The European Commission gives its conditional approval to the creation of the Jacobs Douwe Egberts joint venture between Mondele
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International coffee business and DE Master Blenders 1753.
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