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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Various Kinds of Vending Machines

Since its introduction vending industry has been growing by leaps and bounces. Unlike traditional vending machines, modern vending machines are able to dispense diverse products and services.

Vending machines can be broadly classified into two kinds- machines running using electricity and machines run using mechanical motion. Both these machines come in various shapes, sizes, models, colors and varying prices. However, the most common type of vending machines which we usually encounter is snack and soda vending machines. The most ideal place for locating these machines are shopping malls, offices, schools, bus stations, airports and hospitals.

Most of the vending machines are designed keeping in view target customers. For instance: gumball, candy, video games, ice cream and toy vending machines are designed targeting children. Apart from snack and soda, coffee vending machine is also quite popular among people of all classes. Another kind of vending machine that is slowly gaining popularity in recent years is healthy vending machines from Planet Antares.

Health consciousness is growing among customers of all ages with increasing concerns about obesity. This is giving vending operators a new business avenue. Combination vending machines can also be used if you are looking at dispensing more that one product at a time.

Another kind of vending machine that helps you earn huge profits is the popcorn, ice cream, bottled water and deli food vending machine. Though these machines are occasionally seen, they still have a huge business potential. Cigarette vending machine is commonly seen in public places but these days due to restrictions on public smoking, they are being carefully located.

Customised vending is also gaining popularity these days as more and more customers are switching towards using vending machines. Unique machines are being developed that fulfil your day to day needs. These machines can be used for vend a variety of products like DVD’s, CD’s, tickets, computer equipment, cameras, stamps and stationery. The most ideal place for locating these machines are super markets, shopping malls and retail stores with huge customer foot fall.

So if you are a young and dynamic entrepreneur looking to take up some interesting and challenging business, try vending.

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