I have commented previously about the Japanese obsession with Vending Machines and the vast range of products they expect them to hold. Everything from live lobsters to pornography is available at the push of a button from a staggering 5.5 million vending machines across the country. I have calculated that to equate to one vending [...]
FLAVIA DRINKS SYSTEM THE PLATINUM PARTNERSHIP
January 25th, 2010The Flavia system from Mars Drinks is rapidly establishing itself as the first choice for many businesses looking to provide premium fresh brew hot drinks with the minimum of fuss. With a wide range of fresh brew teas, coffees and wellbeing drinks Flavia really can offer the best solution especially where space is at a [...]
CADBURY’S BATTLE WITH KRAFT, WHAT DO I KNOW!
January 19th, 2010Over the last three months or so I have commented on here about the future of Cadbury’s following a hostile approach from Kraft. Back at the end of November I blogged that my expectation was for Cadbury to hold off this takeover and for the share price to settle back to or below £7.00 with [...]
EXPANSION BRINGS FURTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
January 19th, 2010Yesterday was, according to the main stream media, statistically the most depressing day of the year based on a range of factors including post Christmas bills, dark days and a long wait until a summer holiday. It is also the time of year when many people look at their current employment and consider if a [...]
A HEALTHIER USE FOR CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
January 15th, 2010Clearly the number of smokers continues to decline across the country and with the recent moves to introduce a total ban on cigarette Vending Machines, perhaps some enterprising British artist will follow up on an idea being developed by an American colleague. Clark Whittington from North Carolina is taking old cigarette vending machines and modifying [...]
WELL DONE TO SIEMENS FINANCIAL SERVICES
January 12th, 2010As one of the earliest members of NIVO (National Independent Vending Operators) KSV just wanted to say well done to “Siemens Financial Services” for winning the NIVO Business Service Supplier of the year award for 2009. As one of our longest standing suppliers “Siemens” have always provided KSV and in turn our customers a first [...]
FURTHER CUSTOMER UPDATE RE DISRUPTION DUE TO THE SERVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
January 8th, 2010Dear Customers, due to our rural business location and severe weather conditions we have experienced major disruption to our normal services. In addition to staff and vehicles not being able to reach our offices and distribution centre, we have also had a large fallen tree which has brought down our phone lines, we were able [...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
January 4th, 2010I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish a Happy New Year to all KSV customers past and present. I trust you all had an enjoyable Christmas break and hope that 2010 is a prosperous year for all. I would also like to thank you for your support during 2009 and we look forward [...]
