BERKELEY, CA (December 2007) — Cantaloupe Systems has announced the formation of a Customer Success Management team to provide on-site assistance to new purchasers of Cantaloupe’s Seed wireless remote monitoring platform. The team’s mission is to insure successful system implementation and client satisfaction.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 2007) — The National Automatic Merchandising Association said it is organizing resistance to a proposed change in the metallic composition of the U.S. coin set.

LAWRENCE, MA (December 2007) — Pure1 Systems announced the rollout of a new particle filter, the Absolute 1, and strengthened its reach to the vending and OCS trade through an exclusive arrangement with DeMitri Chesapeake Sales Inc. (Turnersville, NJ). Pure1 markets the EverFull self-filling bottle system, a dispenser combining the economy of point-of-use water treatment with the marketing power and aesthetic appeal of a classic bottle.

ST. LOUIS, MO (December 2007) — New from Crane Payment Solutions are the Clip, a stored-value cashless payment system, and the C2 Changegiver. Developed by Crane’s National Rejectors business unit, the latest additions to NRI’s Currenza line made their U.S. debut at the National Automatic Merchandising Association National Expo.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (December 2007) — Feature rich and easy to play for all ages, Hollywood Reels brings the flamboyant flair of the movie world to the amusement redemption category. The new quick-coin concept from Jennison Entertainment Technologies, which made its debut last month at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, FL, will be available in the first quarter of 2008 exclusively through Betson Enterprises.

INDIANAPOLIS (December 2007) — The National Dart Association (a body of the Amusement and Music Operators Association) said it is planning an expanded program in a larger space for Team Dart XXIII. The event will be held April 18-26 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

SALT LAKE CITY (December 2007) — Calling it a “hard decision,” OK Manufacturing executives said they will phase out the arcade division while continuing to build bulk vending equipment.

LAKE ZURICH, IL (December 2007) — TouchTunes said it has been selected by Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern as its exclusive provider of digital music entertainment. Jukeboxes will be installed on broadband connections in all 157 corporate locations. In addition, TouchTunes jukeboxes will be recommended and made available to all 86 Bennigan’s franchisee locations.

CHICAGO (December 2007) — SuperPro Vending Group (Nixa, MO and Huntley, IL) has  added Certs breath mints from Cadbury Adams to its popular vending program. The new line was introduced at the National Automatic Merchandising Association National Expo here.

SAN JOSE, CA— New from VenDynamics is a program that allows vending operators to install pay-for-use Wi-Fi “hot spots” in locations that have high-speed Internet connections. The company notes that retailers ranging from Starbucks to McDonald’s have enjoyed substantial success by offering customers access to the Internet over a high-speed wireless connection.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 2007) — Following a series of high-profile recalls of imported  consumer products that have included children’s toys and pet food, both the White House and Congress are preparing to take action.