Thursday, September 10, 2009

Growth of vending machines

The growth story of vending machine industry is nothing less than a fairy tale story. The first vending machine was made in the first century which dispensed holy water by accepting coins. This was more of a mechanical machine. Despite its early presence, the vending machines became popular only after the industrial age when in 1880’s a vending machine was introduced to dispense postcards.

In USA, the first ever vending machine was made by Thomas Admas Gum Company in 1888 to sell gums on train platforms.

Today vending industry is enormously big and is a $40 billion industry. There are several variety of vending machines which can dispense several products and this industry has become a source for making money for thousands in America.

With time the vending industry has changed a lot now you can see a vending machine everywhere. Now vending machines can vend cameras, DVD,s ice cream, toys, post cards, iPODs and other things that you can imagine.

Now, as people are getting conscious about health, healthy vending is on the rise. People prefer to eat low carb food and the vending operators are offering just that. Vendors realize the changing needs of people and stock their machines accordingly. Even manufacturers understand this situation and make sure that the machines are technically advanced.

Manufacturers are not only offering the best and technically advanced vending machines but are also offer excellent customer care services to vending operators and vending business owners. Companies like Planet Antares Inc. has hired expert staff who informs people about prevailing scams and how to avoid them.

Vending industry is growing and expanding quickly. With the sheer aim of providing convenience to customers, this industry has made its presence felt. Not only this, the vending industry has allowed many to attain financial independence and control their own future and money.

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