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Interpon Redox One Coat from 10% to 40% of total production, and feedback has been entirely positive: “Switching to Interpon Redox One Coat has helped significantly reduce powder consumption, and the business continues to evaluate other powder coating technologies, including Interpon’s low energy (Low-E) which cures at a lower temperature,” says Paola Venesia, Purchasing Manager of SandenVendo Europe. Switching to Interpon Redox One


Interpon helps SandenVendo serve up a sustainable treat


SandenVendo, a specialist in the manufacture of vending machines, is accelerating its sustainability ambitions with the help of Interpon powder coatings from AkzoNobel. The company has reduced energy consumption, waste and associated costs by adopting Interpon Redox One Coat, a high-performance, anti-corrosion solution that requires only a single application. SandenVendo focuses on quality and performance of its equipment, even in more challenging environments where corrosion can be an issue.The company has its European manufacturing in Northern Italy in 1965 with the stated aim of ‘designing a sustainable manufacturing system through the entire flow of supply chain, waste recycling and quality control’.


To support this ambition, it began


exploring the benefits of Interpon 30 years ago, attracted in part by the absence of any Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) making it safer for its workforce to use and recognizing the role that powder coatings could play in delivering on its global sustainability objectives. Most recently, it started using Interpon


Redox One Coat, which achieves all the anti-corrosion performance of the standard Interpon Redox system but in a single application. This helps SandenVendo reduce its energy consumption, waste and associated costs through accelerated production times. It has recently increased the volume of external vending machines coated with


Schaerer Coffee Skye now features Best Foam Milk System


Schaerer has expanded the versatility of its popular Coffee Skye machine with the launch of its patented Best Foam milk system, available as an optional upgrade from October. Previously exclusive to the Schaerer Coffee Soul range, Best Foam technology delivers barista-quality milk foam in a compact format – perfect for venues with limited space but high expectations for coffee quality. Designed for locations with a medium daily output of up to 180 cups, the Schaerer Coffee Skye combines a small footprint with powerful performance and customisable options. The addition of Best Foam allows operators to finely tune milk temperature and foam texture – from cold to hot, and


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from liquid to firm – ensuring consistently silky, stable results across all milk-based drinks. When paired with Schaerer’s Twin Milk system, the upgrade also enables the creation of high-quality foam from both dairy and plant-based milks. The Coffee Skye’s compact design,


integrated 4.9-litre water tank and modular configuration make it suitable for cafés, hotels, and mobile catering. A mains water connection version is also available. Recent enhancements include an optional rear cover for a polished freestanding look and a new bean container extension that doubles capacity to 1.5kg. Practicality remains at the heart of the Coffee Skye’s design. Easy front access to


Coat has also helped SandenVendo in becoming certified to ISO 50001, the energy management certification. Greater efficiencies in the powder coating line contributed directly to reducing the overall consumption of electricity and gas throughout the business. Sanal Limoncuoglu, commercial


director for South Europe at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, says: “Interpon Redox One Coat is a great example of how innovative coating technologies can help manufacturers reduce their environmental impact while maintaining high levels of performance and protection. Our collaboration with SandenVendo demonstrates what’s possible when shared values around quality, efficiency and sustainability come together.” In working with Interpon, SandenVendo


has benefited from the quality of its products – their colour and durability. It currently manufactures on average 90 pieces of equipment per day, and with a second line shortly to come on stream, expects to increase this number of 130 by the end of 2025. Its vending and coffee equipment is used both indoors and outside, and Interpon used to both coat the casing and some of the internal components.”


all key connections simplifies installation, while side openings make attaching milk cooling units straightforward. Function lighting on the beverage outlet indicates machine status at a glance, ensuring smooth operation and quick servicing. Combining premium coffee quality, flexible configuration, and advanced milk technology, the Schaerer Coffee Skye with Best Foam sets a new benchmark for professional coffee systems in compact spaces.


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