NAMA Launches National Vending Day Toolkit

by Emily Jed

January 9, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association launched a Tool Kit designed to support member company activities as part of the upcoming National…

Ohio Coin Machine Distribution Veteran Jerome Grotjan Dies At 82

by Tim Sanford

January 9, 2019

CINCINNATI -- Jerome (Jerry) Grotjan died here on Jan. 6 at the age of 82. Grotjan began his career with Royal Distributing Corp. and became a well-known and…

Sweets Snacks Expo Registration Opens

by Emily Jed

January 9, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC -- Registration is now open for the National Confectionery Association's 22nd annual Sweets & Snacks Expo . It will take place May 21 to 2…

TouchMagix Appoints Evan Kirby Sales Manager For The Americas

by Tim Sanford

January 2, 2019

WILMINGTON, DE -- TouchMagix reports that it has named Evan Kirby sales manager for the Americas. He joins the TouchMagix sales team, which is led by industry…

AVS Promotes Michelle Lopez And Tony Costa

by Emily Jed

December 20, 2018

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos . has promoted Michelle Lopez to chief financial officer and Tony Costa to director of sales and operations Texas. Lopez…

CC Vending Mourns Loss Of Founder Mike Casciones Mother Chiara Services To Be Held Today And Tomorrow

by Tim Sanford

December 13, 2018

Chiara Cascione MT. VERNON, NY -- Chiara Cascione (Mt. Kisco, NY), died on Dec. 11. She was 89. Born in Grumo Appula (Bari), Italy on Mar. 26, 1929. Chiara…

National ATM Council Schedules 2019 Show For Oct 15-17 In Las Vegas

by Tim Sanford

December 13, 2018

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The National ATM Council has confirmed the dates and site of its 2019 annual convention and trade show. NAC2019 will be held from Oct. 1…

Smith Will Succeed Cooper As Firestones Financial EVP COO In 2019

by Tim Sanford

December 12, 2018

Scott Cooper NEEDHAM, MA -- Firestone Financial has announced that executive vice-president and chief operating officer Scott Cooper will step down from…

SandenVendo America To Host Jan 23 Open House

by Emily Jed

December 10, 2018

DALLAS, TX -- SandenVendo will showcase its complete line of foodservice and vending equipment, manufactured in Dallas, at an open house here on Jan. 23. It…

IBWA Inducts DS Services Exec Into Bottled Water Hall of Fame Names Veteran Driver Route Salesperson Of The Year

by Emily Jed

December 4, 2018

NEW ORLEANS The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) inducted Shayron Barnes-Selby, vice-president of government affairs and quality services for DS…

Andamiro Honors SpongeBob Creator Stephen Hillenburgs Memory

by Tim Sanford

November 28, 2018

GARDENA, CA Andamiro USA Corp. has paid tribute to the late Stephen Hillenburg, whose beloved SpongeBob animated cartoon character has inspired a surprisingly…

Howard Chapman To Retire As President Of Royal Cup Coffee Teas Office Beverage Division

Howard Chapman BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Royal Cup Coffee & Tea announced that Howard Chapman, president of its office beverage division, will retire from…

Paul Jennings Joins LAI Games In Operations Manager Position

by Tim Sanford

November 8, 2018

Paul Jennings DALLAS LAI Games reports that Paul Jennings has been appointed operations manager. In this position, he will oversee and direct the activities…

Industry Veteran Alex Orban Joins Intercard As Vertical Sales Mgr

by Tim Sanford

November 7, 2018

Alex Orban ST. LOUIS, MO -- Intercard reports that Alex Orban has joined the company as vertical sales manager. In his 19 years of industry service, Orban…

Industrys Andrew Chesney And Jon Ford Win State Congressional Seats In Midterm Elections

by Emily Jed

November 7, 2018

Andrew Chesney WASHINGTON, DC -- Andrew Chesney, division sales manager with Seaga Manufacturing, was elected to represent the 89th district in the Illinois…

NuZee Appoints Bryan Flowers National Sales Manager

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

VISTA, CA -- NuZee Inc., d/b/a/ Coffee Blenders, a single serve pour over co-packer, has appointed Bryan Flowers national sales manager. Flowers brings to…

Registration Opens For 2019 China VendingSelf-Service Exposition

by Tim Sanford

October 28, 2018

SHANGHAI, China The organizers of the 2019 China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show (CVS) report that online registration is now open for the…

Atlantic Coast Exposition Triumphs Despite Hurricane Threats

by Tim Sanford

October 22, 2018

MYRTLE BEACH, SC The 2018 Atlantic Coast Exposition opened at the Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation here as Hurricane Michael was making its way across the…

Coca-Cola Names New President And COO Shuffles Executive Team

by Emily Jed

October 22, 2018

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. announced key changes in top leadership, including the election of a new president and chief operating officer and a succession plan…

Vistar Mid-Atlantic Keeps Operators On Trend At Atlantic City Open House

by Emily Jed

October 22, 2018

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Vistar mid-Atlantic drew industry professionals from 203 operating companies to its annual buying show at the Golden Nugget Casino here on…