We are counting down to the end of this month when the vibrant city of Manchester will host the innovators and leaders of the vending industry at AVEX International 2015 – the oldest exhibition for the vending and water industry. Just as we looked back on 22 years of vending for our birthday AVEX is celebrating this year too – 2000 years of vending!
The industry’s biggest brands will be in attendance and there’s space for smaller and start-up businesses too. It is the best place to make new connections and see the latest technology. The AVA have added two great new sections, Barista Street and the Health and Wellbeing Zone.
At Excel we are continually looking for new healthy products, like those from More Vitamins and Diablo we’re adding this month, to provide our clients with healthier options so are delighted to hear about the addition of the Health and Wellbeing Zone. It will be a new, tranquil zone where AVEX will offer educational seminars and videos as well as a range of new products, a very welcome addition.
Barista Street is the concept of the MD of Brodericks, Mr John Broderick. It’s a new addition inspired by the growing coffee culture in Britain. We’re keen to find out what’s on offer here.
The vending industry serves a huge range of different businesses so it’s unsurprising that in recent years we have increasingly seen innovation that’s not just faster, but smarter too. Improving user experience has been a primary focus in recent years with the introduction of touch screen technology, cashless machines and on screen nutritional information. Innovation is an area that we pride ourselves on as a business so we look forward to discovering what is on offer this year so that we can continue to offer our customers the latest technology.
The keynote speaker this year is the sporting legend and former Commonwealth and Olympic athlete, Kriss Akabusi MBE. As a man who has set British records and accomplished a vast amount both individually and as part of a team we’re keen to hear what he has to say.
Our hosts will ensure everyone has plenty of fun too – we’ve been promised some of the most iconic machines from history will be there; including a replica of the first ever vending machine created by Hero of Alexandria to dispense holy water!
If you haven’t already booked your ticket we thoroughly recommend it. You can do it here and we’ll see you there. You can also download the AVEX app this year, and follow AVA on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.
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