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ALL KINDS OF VENDING MACHINES

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From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.

These automated dispensers have come a long way since their invention in the early 1800s. Although snacks and drinks remain the most common items you’ll find being dispensed, some are focusing on health, safety, and medical items.

Here are a few you’ll find around the world.

Baby essentials, Long Island, New York

Even the most well-organized parents can’t plan for everything. WeGoBabies founder Vanessa Carrington found that out the hard way when her family got stuck in an airport and ran out of supplies.

Now, with a few taps on the LED screen and a credit card swipe, users of the machine she created can unlock access to items as small as a packet of baby formula or as big as a travel booster seat, all available 24/7. The first machine is scheduled to open in May at the Broadway Mall in Long Island, New York.

The creators of the high-tech machine hope to save parents some time by replacing off a frantic trip to a convenience store with a visit to a vending machine stocked with the essentials — before a baby meltdown.

Nursing supplies, Baltimore

For breastfeeding mothers, returning to work often means toting around a breast pump. The devices require tubes, valves, storage containers and a number of small pieces that can easily be forgotten.

A machine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore aims to support these breastfeeding moms. Vending machines in the employee lactation room sell nursing pump accessories, storage bottles, breast pads, nipple cream and other supplies.

Cycling helmets, Melbourne, Australia

Whether for exercise or sightseeing, locals and tourists alike populate Aussie roads, but local law requires that all cyclists keep their craniums covered.

If you find yourself wanting to take a spin near Southern Cross Station in Melbourne but forget your gear, just look for the vending machine run by the local bike share. For $5, you can select your helmet size and get a new blue helmet.

Prescription medications, various locations

If you don’t want to run to the store or you just can’t make it to the pharmacy during business hours, InstyMeds machines might have you covered.

Although the machine does not support refrigerated medications, virtually any other prescription can be distributed. As it’s accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the creators of the 1,500-pound secure automated pharmacy hope to provide a private and convenient option for patients to receive their medications.

After leaving a health care provider, consumers can use an identification number to receive their medication. The machine is linked to a secure electronic health database and monitored around the clock. The machines are in more than 200 locations in the US and abroad, including college campuses, emergency rooms, doctors offices, corporate and student wellness centers.

Condoms, tampons and more, University of California, Davis

On campus at the University of California, Davis, Activities and Recreation Center, students can find a vending machine that dispenses items such as condoms, tampons, pregnancy tests, Advil and the morning-after pill, or Plan B. It’s called the “Wellness To Go” Machine.

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The machine’s debut came after students spent two years working with staff at the university’s student health and counseling center to make sexual health products readily available. Items are accessible whenever the building is open, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. The vending machine offers an additional option for supplies such as contraception, which are also available at the student health center.

Needle exchanges, Las Vegas

Harm-reduction advocates have turned to vending machines to make clean supplies readily available for people who use injectable drugs.

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Needle exchanges are not aimed at reducing the number of users, but advocates hope that providing clean needles will reduce the spread of diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C, that can be contracted when people share needles.

At the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, clean needle kits including syringes, alcohol swabs, a tourniquet and a disposal container for used syringes are offered free of charge. The machine is in a drug treatment center, and those who wish to have access must first register with Trac-B Exchange to sign up. The process does not involve any notification of law enforcement or a requirement to enter treatment.

First-aid supplies, coming to theme parks

The machines are still in development, but soon, visitors to some Six Flags theme parks won’t have to look far for first-aid supplies after an accident. RecMed, a vending machine company started by middle-school student Taylor Rosenthal, will offer consumers a quick option.

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Users can buy prepackaged first-aid kits for dealing with issues such as sunburns, cuts, blisters and bee stings, ranging in price from $5.99 to $15.95. Individual supplies like bandages, rubber gloves, hydrocortisone wipes and gauze pads are also for sale from $6 to $20.

Toilet paper, Mexico

In Mexico and many other countries, individually wrapped toilet paper rolls can be purchased at over 6,000 vending machine locations. Prices at the Mexican machines range from 20 to 100 pesos, or about $1 to $5.

Around the world, these machines, such as the Teggra dispenser, are popular enough that some ad agencies have put clients’ information on roll packaging. These two-ply tellers can be found at gas stations, bus terminals and shopping malls to help on those occasions when the stalls aren’t stocked.

CNN’s Alvaro Pichardo contributed to this report.

DISTRIBUTION GROWING FOR PIRANHA G SERIES MACHINES

The Cosmic Machines are the newest addition to the Discount Vending Stores’ selection of vending machines. We have been selling them for about a year and we get such great reactions to them from our customers. They love how easy they are to load, their size and the guaranteed vend sensor.

The Cosmic machines come in a Healthy version and a black version. The Healthy version comes with a bright, colorful, juicy wrap. We offer two different sizes of this machine in order to accommodate various budgets and likewise, the many sizes of locations available.

cosmic 30 healthy vending machine

These machines are very versatile. They can be adjusted or configured any way you like. They can vend all snacks or all drinks or any combination of snacks and drinks.

These machines are extremely easy to load. All the drinks are loaded into a coil just like the snacks and the coil will work for all the different drink varieties. From small 8 oz. cans all the way up to 20 oz. bottled drinks. No adjustment is needed with shims and cams. The snack selections feature a single coil for the smaller candy bar sizes and dual coils for the larger entrée or chip sizes. They offer several removable, adjustable shelves to house the cold food / snack selections, and several rows for bottled and canned drinks.

These machines are also equipped with the guaranteed vend sensor. This sensor tells the machine when an item passes through the laser at the bottom. If nothing passes through that laser, the machine automatically refunds the customer or allows for another selection. This is a great option to have to prevent customers shaking or jostling your vending machine. There are a few more great features such as the double-paned glass, LED strip lighting, vandal proofing, and a pull-out removal refrigeration deck. In addition, they are FCC Compliant and easy to operate, program, and maintain.

The Cosmic machines contain a dollar bill validator which accepts $1 & $5 bills. The coin unit accepts nickels, dimes and quarters. A credit / debit card reader can also be added, which would provide a cashless vending experience and the possibility of doubling your sales. Also, if you’d like to purchase multiple machines, you can qualify for a Bulk Rate Discount!

cosmic 46 combo vending machine We carry these Cosmic machines exclusively at The Discount Vending Store. We provide all the parts and service for these machines. They are currently only available new and come with a 1 year warranty and a lifetime of tech support. We also have free shipping on these machines right to your location’s doorstep. Call us today for more information or check out the listings for them on our website. You can also watch our YouTube video about these great Cosmic machines.

2017 NAMA SHOW INFO

FAQs for Attendees

What does “NAMA” stand for?

NAMA stands for the National Automatic Merchandising Association.

What does NAMA do?

NAMA is the national trade association of the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and foodservice management industries, including on-site, commissary, catering and micro markets. Our membership is comprised of service companies, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to operating service companies.

Where and when is the OneShow?

The 2017 NAMA OneShow will take place April 19-21, 2017 at The Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109.

Is there a membership to your association and how much is it?

Yes, there are different categories of membership. Learn more about NAMA membership or contact NAMA Membership at 888-337-8363 or members@namanow.org.

Do you have to be a member or meet any criteria to attend the OneShow?

You do not need to be a member of NAMA to attend the OneShow, although pricing is considerably lower for members. Anyone involved in the coffee service, micro market and vending industries are welcome to attend the OneShow.

How much does it cost to attend the OneShow?

There are different price levels. Visit the registration page for pricing information.

Is the registration fee the same for my spouse?

Yes, the pricing will be the same for spouses as it is for the member/non-member attendee.

Can children attend?

Yes, children are welcome on the show floor. Children under the age of 18 can attend the OneShow free of charge. Please note: Strollers are not allowed on the show floor.

Does my personal care assistant have to pay for a registration badge?

No, if you have a disability and require a personal care assistant they will receive a complimentary visitor badge when you register together.

Can students attend the OneShow?

Yes, we welcome all hospitality students to the OneShow. Just show your student I.D. at registration, and you may attend free of charge.

Are educational sessions included in my registration fee?

All of our exciting keynote speakers and many other educational programs are included, unless otherwise noted.

What is the attire?

The recommended attire is business or business-casual

Does the Vending Machine have to be ADA Compliant?

The revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacts vendors whose equipment does not meet the “upside down rule”. The “upside down rule” basically asks if the building where your machine is located was to be turned upside down, would your vending machine remain fixed or would your machine fall? If your equipment falls, then you are exempt from the new ADA rules. However, ADA law does apply to you if you use the building’s plumbing or wiring. This clause does not apply to power cords or electricity received from your location. As long as your vending machine is not bolted or secured to the building and your machine isn’t hard wired into the electric or plumed into the building then new ADA rules do not apply to you.

If, however, your vending machine is bolted, here’s the scope of items that are regulated: depository, vending machine, product and change machine. All components must meet the new standards. Vending machine product must be delivered at a minimum height of 15″ to all users. All buttons or switches must be within reach range.

Stand-alone machines are considered to be like furniture as long as they’re not bolted to the wall or floor and doesn’t use the building’s wiring or plumbing.

The Department of Justice regulates and enforces the ADA. If you bolt your machine to the building, and don’t comply with regulations, the cost can be great! If you have multiple machines at one location and either item is bolted, one of those machines has to be ADA compliant.

Even though this isn’t a requirement, it is good practice to implement, if your machine isn’t bolted. Take a look at the diagram used in this article. There must be at least 30” of space in front of the machine and 48” of space when parallel to the vending machine.

If you have questions, an ADA Specialist is available to speak with you via telephone at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383 (TTY)
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