Feature: AVEX 2009 Update
AVEX
Approaches
AVEX 2009 is just two months away. Auto Vending’s pre-show publicity starts now with
this, the fi rst of two AVEX Update features ahead of our full show preview which will
appear in the June issue.
AVEX 2009, June 10-11 at Birmingham’s NEC, companies can expect to meet the right the operator and their customers’ reassurance,
is billed as the largest UK exhibition for the people - an active promotional campaign familiarity and comfort that the brand is
vending and water industries offering what it should ensure the exhibition welcomes a wide available to them in vending.
calls ‘unique opportunities for your company demographic of caterers, operators, specifi ers Nestlé thinks no show is complete without
to market, sell and promote its products and and buyers. a few surprises, however. The company says it
services all in one place.’ The National Independent Vending has some exciting news to share this year, and
AVEX is organised by the Automatic Operators group, NIVO has announced that invites visitors to come and see the team on
Vending Association, AVA, which expects the it is to take an area at the event. NIVO MD stand D60 where all will be revealed. Here,
2009 event to be the catalyst for valuable Graham Kingaby commented, “NIVO and Nestlé says visitors can also gain advice and
opportunities that could help carry your our sister organisation NIVA are massive support on how to make their business more
business through the next year and beyond. supporters and proponents of what AVA appealing while improving profi tability.
With visitor registrations already up on AVEX does and stands for. We have endeavoured to Seaga UK will be showcasing its innovative
2007, the 2009 event looks set to be a great promote the show and believe by attending range of vending machines, including the
place for the industry to do business. we will be able to meet many specifi ers, Premium Collection, VC1100 Frozen Food
Vice Chairman of the EPDWA (European members, supply partners and prospects Vendor, Vista Series and SlimLine model,
Point of Use Drinking Water Association) Hans alike, all in two days. It is something that might offering what it is calling a “unique range of
Krohn explained why he thinks AVEX 2009 is otherwise take us weeks to do!” value machines, for any location.”
going to be invaluable to the industry. He said, Graham also spoke of the benefi ts of Vicki Armstrong-Smith, sales and marketing
“With over 96 per cent of stand space sold AVEX, “For our organisation, I would say the manager for Seaga UK commented, “With the
and a fl urry of new bookings from fi rst time biggest benefi t was effi cient use of time. I diffi cult times we are all experiencing, Seaga
exhibitors, AVEX is promising to be a superb have invited many to meet me at AVEX and has decided it will continue to maintain its
exhibition for visitors and exhibitors alike.” this will hopefully bring extra people to the current pricing structure with no price increase
Visitors can expect a unique opportunity show, giving me chance to discuss our business for 2009 and, exclusively for AVEX, will be
to view the latest time and money saving with a wide variety of organisations. It also making some exceptional offers on our most
innovations from the biggest and brightest gives us time to see many new initiatives and popular machines.
names in water and vending. innovations in a showroom situation, rather “In addition, we have been working hard
Expect a wave of new technologies, new than just looking through a brochure. A great to help overcome the main issue of today;
products, key suppliers, free seminars and an opportunity!”
opportunity for vital networking. Associated Vending Services, AVS has
Seaga's VC1100
For exhibitors, the AVA says the two-day also announced its participation at AVEX
event promises ample opportunities to market, 2009, confi rming it is to take an area at the
sell and promote their products and services, show. AVS Chief Executive Brian Tustain has
adding that expressed his delight at their involvement.
Nestlé Professional Beverage
Dispense Solutions is promising to
‘stir up’ strong interest from visitors
at this year’s AVEX, showcasing a
portfolio of mainstream and café style
vending and table-top solutions, to
meet every need and price point.
Nestlé says it is proud to showcase
the nation’s favourite coffee - Nescafé,
which has been at the heart of the
coffee break for 70 years. Visitors to
the stand will be able to sample great
tasting soluble coffee, that it says offers
The UK's favourite coffee brand, Nescafé will feature
strongly on the Nestlé Professional stand
32 April 2009 www.auto-vending.co.uk
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