Vending

Vendon teams with Sielaff on reverse vending machine tracking

Vendon's remote management device helps operators track and manage reverse vending machines. Photo provided by Vendon.

November 3, 2022

Vendon, a provider of IoT, telemetry and payment solutions based in Latvia, has developed an IoT solution to help reverse vending machine operators track and manage their fleets remotely, according to a press release.

The solution allows individuals and institutions running deposit refund schemes to streamline their operations by gaining insights into machine usage patterns and unlocking remote configuration of the machines and permitted products.

Vendon collaborated with Sielaff, a vending machine manufacturer, to integrate reverse vending features in its telemetry system in response to user requests.

The remote reverse vending machine management solution lets operators simultaneously update their entire machine fleet. For example, having renewed the database by adding or removing products, each machine requires updating due to systematic changes in the product range.

Vendon's solution keeps operators updated about the status and performance of their machines by providing teams with container collection data and technical details, including error and power issue notifications. Additionally, machines can now be configured remotely. This includes most settings — credit system, product detection, drop direction, credit mode, language and currency — as well as product permissions.

The launch comes at a time when European countries are looking to introduce deposit refund schemes to meet the requirements set out by the European Green Deal.