VENDEX REVIEW


development at VMC commented: “We thought the buzz was well and truly back at this Vendex! Our team showcased the new Payter Apollo Reader and also shared a sneaky peak into some new developments and integrations we’ve been working on that will add even more functionality to our Flex payment system. “Vendex is always a great place to catch up with existing contacts and provides us with an ideal opportunity to invite new northern-based prospects to come and meet with us there and enjoy the show at the same time. Vianet exhibited at Stand 92, where their


‘SmartContact Pro’ contactless payment solution was on show. It provides an all- in-one contactless payment and vending management solution with touch screen glass display, integrated telemetry, data insight software and multiple network capabilities. The ‘SmartContact Pro’ also has


Vending sector converges at Vendex V


I canvassed some exhibitors to find out how the show worked for them. Laura Barwell, head of business


unique multimedia capabilities, meaning it can connect to any screen via HDMI, and the contactless payment terminal will host videos or media played simultaneously from device to screen. Vianet marketing manager Rachel


Little said: “The payment terminal was well received by vending operators who were interested in looking at additional income streams, through its ability to offer advertising on or around their vending machines.” SB Software managing director Simon Black said: “It was great both to catch up with so many old acquaintances and to make new ones as well. We always enjoy discussing how to make things simply better in vending, OCS and micromarkets. “The show was busy all day and the topic


at the top of everyone’s list? How to make the most of data and technology – now even more important in these times of staff shortages and inflation. “With the demo kit on the stand – including our handy test rig linking the brand new Databridge live with the well- established Datakey and useful peripherals such as a temperature sensor and a fridge lock (think micromarkets), we enjoyed progressing priorities on the spot. “It was very useful meeting so many


operators face to face, all keen to make their companies the best version of themselves possible in these challenging times. And now it’s even more valuable following up on the initiatives generated ¬– to deliver concrete benefits: there are always more ways that technology can help.


East Midlands Vending “Very productive visit to Vendex North, great to see so many new products coming to market.”


Steve Rossington, Rheavendors “Great show at Vendex Leeds, best show ever.”


Kevin Reed, Tower Leasing “Brilliant show. Loved it.”


Monarch Water “Vendex was a very successful first Vendex for us. See you at the next one.”


David Bamford, Crane Payment Innovation Was so good to see so many visitors to our stand at Vendex North. The time just flew by.


Smart Soda “We had a great day at our first Vendex. It won’t be our last.”


Vanessa Hodgson, RBC Group “We have had such an amazing time, very productive with new and existing customers and lots of great feedback for us.”


Vendex North returned to Leeds Football Club on 10 November with over 100 stands showcasing the best of vending. A number of innovative machine and product launches took place and visitors and exhibitors were quick to praise the event which targeted vending businesses


Other comments from exhibitors included: Andy Dixon, Regency Design “Great show, superb turnout. Great to see new categories and innovation from new segments and new business areas.”


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