Vending machines have come a long way from the time when they were used as a means of selling items such as drinks,sweets or cigarettes.These days you can find a vending machine which will allow you to sell just about any item-providing it is the right size for the vending machine!-and this is why more and more people are turning to a reputable vending machine supplier to help them increase their profits.

A vending machine can be placed in just about any location, from the office to schools and in public locations such as train stations and bus stations. Research carried out among vending machine operators suggests that products such as cola drinks and chocolate are at the top of the list of favourite products, but if you are thinking of placing a vending machine in an environment such as a gym or fitness centre, you will be aware of the need to provide a more healthy range of drinks and snacks.

Other items,such as condoms,are near the top of the best selling list. Prior to the mid eighties, a condom vending machine tended to be a discrete looking affair,but after the massive Aids campaign in the UK the look of this type of vending machine changed dramatically.This was in part due to the realisation that in order to encourage people to use condoms, there had to be a ‘fun’ element in the marketing. Richard Branson’s company launched Mates,and this lead to a new approach which was followed by other manufacturers who turned to a vending machine supplier to help them sell their product.

If you are looking into having a vending machine – or machines – to help you promote your products,a vending machine supplier with a great reputation for quality and service will help you achieve this.