First UK Foundations Entertainment University Draws 37 Participants

by Tim Sanford

January 24, 2019

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Foundations Entertainment University creator and owner Frank (the Crank) Seninsky reports that the institution's first-ever program in…

Sacoa CEO Sebastian Mochkovsky Takes Part In IAAPAs FEC Summit

by Tim Sanford

January 21, 2019

AUSTIN, TX -- Sacoa reports that it will participate in the International Association of Parks and Attractions' 2019 Family Entertainment Center Summit here.

Vistar Forms Northeast Division Plans Mega Buying Show

by Emily Jed

January 21, 2019

SWEDESBORO, NJ -- Vistar has combined its New England, New York, Ohio and Mid- Atlantic teams to form Vistar Northeast. The company said Vistar Northeast and…

7th Atrax Amusements Show Gets Under Way In Istanbul Feb 14-16

January 17, 2019

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Turkish trade show organizer Tureks Uluslararasi Fuarcilik reports that the 2019 Atrax amusement machine exhibition will be held from Feb.

Paul Novick Joins Betson As Vice-President Of Sales And Sales Operations

January 17, 2019

CARLSTADT, NJ -- Betson Enterprises has appointed Paul Novick vice-president of sales and sales operations. He will oversee critical planning to maximize sales…

NAMA Publishes Schedule Of Major Shows For The Next Three Years

by Tim Sanford

January 13, 2019

CHICAGO, IL -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the dates and places for its annual NAMA Show through 2022, and for the Coffee…

Bay Tek Appoints Morgan Ward Licensing Director For Its DBG Unit

by Tim Sanford

January 9, 2019

Morgan Ward SAN FRANCISCO -- Morgan Ward has joined Dimensional Branding Group , a division of Bay Tek Games (Pulaski, WI), as licensing director. DBG is a…

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…