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Vending Industry Continues Showing Gratitude with Free Products on Facebook

Industry Campaign Thanks Gen Y Consumers For Choosing Vending With “Gratitude Giveaways” on Vend.Love.Win. Facebook Page

CHICAGO – February 2, 2012 – Since the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) launched its Vend.Love.Win. Facebook contest (www.facebook.com/VendLoveWin) in August 2011, it has given away almost $25,000 to consumers who have posted entries to the Facebook page. To continue rewarding Gen Y (ages 18-29) and other loyal vending consumers, NAMA has introduced another way for Facebook users to win prizes. Through “Gratitude Giveaways” posted bi-weekly on the Vend.Love.Win. Facebook page, fans now have a chance to win entire cases of popular Gen Y snacks and beverages. Each Gratitude Giveaway post includes a “word of the day,” which fans must email to the contest’s Gmail account to enter. All winners are then randomly selected.

“Once the 2011 Gratitude Tour events ended, we wanted to keep the spirit and excitement alive among Gen Y fans, and the Gratitude Giveaways seemed like a perfect idea,” said Dan Mathews, NAMA Executive Vice President and COO. Mathews cited NAMA research findings indicating that Gen Y consumers prefer vending over other retail outlets for snacks and cold beverages, and that the majority of Gen Y users view vending favorably. “We hope to continue finding creative ways to thank Gen Y for their loyalty to vending.”

The following NAMA-member companies, including both newer and major players in the vending industry, have generously donated their products for the Gratitude Giveaways effort:

· Frito-Lay (Nacho Cheese Doritos)

· Mars (Twix)

· Hershey’s (Milk Chocolate Bars)

· Kellogg’s (Rice Krispies Treats, PopTarts and Cheez-It mini bags)

· Clif Bar & Company (Clif Bars)

· Honest Tea

· Farley’s & Sathers (Now and Later Original bars, Brach’s Hawaiian Punch Fruit Snacks)

· ConAgra Foods (Act II Butter Lovers’ popcorn)

· Canteen/Compass Group (box of healthy products sold in its 2bU machine)

· Kar’s (Sweet & Salty trail mix)

· Van Holten’s (Pickle-in-a-Pouch)

· Purity.Organic

“Our members’ participation speaks volumes about their passion for the continued growth and revitalization of our industry and their excitement about attracting younger consumers to vending,” said Mathews.

The Vend.Love.Win. contest and the Gratitude Giveaways are part of a larger ongoing program dubbed the Industry Growth Strategy. Spearheaded by NAMA and the vending industry in 2011, the program is designed to capture attention and generate excitement for the new machines, products and technologies that are enhancing the vending experience for consumers. In addition to winning free products through the Gratitude Giveaways, consumers can still enter the Vend.Love.Win. Facebook contest for a chance to win $200 for themselves or a charity of their choice, and to be eligible for a $5,000 grand prize. In its first year, the nationwide contest invites fans to post photos or videos of their favorite vending machines or vended products and ends on March 31, 2012.

For more information about Vend.Love.Win. and the Gratitude Giveaways, visit www.facebook.com/VendLoveWin. If you have any questions about the contests, or are an industry member who would like to get involved, please contact Amy Magro at 312/765-8770 or amagro@healyandschulte.com.

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About the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA):
NAMA, based in Chicago, is the national trade association of the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and foodservice management industries including on-site, commissary, catering and mobile. Its membership is comprised of service companies, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to operating service companies. The basic mission of the association, to collectively advance and promote the automatic merchandising and coffee service industries, still guides NAMA today as it did in 1936, the year of the organization’s founding.

The European Vending Association (EVA) signed a partnership agreement with Vending Paris two years ago. A mutual agreement to prolong this successful partnership was sealed this year.

Brussels, 26 January 2012 – In 2010, Vending Paris decided to inject its trade show with a more international focus. To support this idea, Vending Paris found a perfect ally in the European Vending Association. Further to the success of their partnership agreement two years ago, both parties decided to renew the contract for Vending Paris’ 2012 edition, which will be taking place from 24 to 26 October, in the Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. The much sought after “International Business Day” will take place on 26 October. A presentation from the EVA will also be featuring on the programme, along with a round table, moderated by the EVA’s Director General, Catherine Piana. The round table discussion will include participation from the main National Associations of the European vending Market. Finally, as official sponsor, the EVA and the organiser, Vending Paris, will be offering a welcome cocktail to all international visitors attending the trade show. For more information on the International Business Day, please visit the following link.

About the European Vending Association: The European Vending Association (EVA) is a not-for-profit organisation established in Brussels. It represents the interests of the European vending industry vis-à-vis the European Institutions and other relevant authorities or bodies.

About Reed Expositions: Vending Paris is an event organised by leading trade show organizer, Reed Expositions France. The group’s main events in the horeca sector are Equip’Hôtel Paris, Vending Paris, the Sandwich & Snack Show, Parizza, Marocotel by Equip’Hôtel, and Cuisinez avec M6. These shows bring together more than 2,500 exhibitors and attract more than 160,000 visitors.

Randy Fromm and Frank Seninsky take “CRT/LCD Video, Redemption and Crane Game Repair” Workshop to the West Coast

By Popular Request, Fromm/Seninsky Schedule Workshop in San Diego, Calif., March 26 – 30, 2012

East Brunswick, NJ – Industry experts, Randy Fromm and Frank Seninsky, are once again merging their talents to present this five-day amusement operator and game technician training workshop in San Diego, California, March 26 – 30, 2012.
The upcoming course will guide attendees through a simple, (non-mathematical) look at electronic components, electronic circuits, and schematic diagrams, which allows them to learn the basics of how circuits and components operate. Randy Fromm will cover the theory of operation of power supplies, CRT and LCD monitors and will show attendees the most common failures in each of these areas so they can repair them quickly and easily without having to spend time troubleshooting.
Frank “the Crank” Seninsky will discusses the most common video, redemption and crane problems and what tools you need to fix them. Attendees will learn how to how to layout the games and program them properly, inexpensive technologies to track game play in real time, as well as some popular game marketing ideas. He will share tips and tricks for maintaining and fine-tuning cranes, money making and money saving strategies, how to maximize your percentages for profit, best practices for merchandiser displays and enhancing player appeal, how to apply marketing magic in self-redemption, and much more. “A basic fact of game operations is that, for machines to earn their best, they must look and work their best,” says Seninsky. “Too many games do not look, or earn anywhere near their full revenue potential.”
The upcoming class will be held at the Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 and will run for five days, ending on Friday, March 30, 2012. Early bird registration is $795 per person. After February 24, 2012, registration will be $895 per person. To get more information and to register, go to www.AEMLLC.com and click on the CRT/LCD Video, Redemption & Crane Game Repair link to download the brochure or contact Tracy Sarris at 717-533-1945 or email tracysarris@aol.com.

Podcast serves up expert vending knowledge

Atlanta, Ga. – January 31, 2012 – When the midday munchies strike, most folks head to the vending machine for something salty or sweet – maybe a caffeine blast – to help power them through the rest of the workday.

A unique service offered by A&M Equipment Sales, Inc., a local vending equipment dealer, has turned that idea of a break on its ear, offering up bite-sized podcasts that can help vending operators build and expand their businesses.

“We believe The Vending Business Show is the first of its kind,” explained Joe Nichols, owner of A&M Equipment Sales. “Any vendor with Internet access can download our podcasts and, in 10 minutes or less, learn from industry experts how to service customers, build loyalty and increase revenues. They can download in the evening and even listen as they travel to customer sites, so there’s not even any downtime for the education.”

The Vending Business Show is a series of podcasts residing on A&M Equipment’s website, http://www.amequipmentsales.com/blog/category/vending-business-show/. Essentially, these are 10-minute educational interviews that discuss the nuts and bolts of the vending business; current podcasts cover everything from the best ways to organize warehouse space and delivery trucks, to marketing at individual machines, to post-sale care for new and existing customers.

Without requiring sign-up fees or even asking visitors to give up their e-mail addresses in order to listen, A&M Equipment is providing a truly unique service. “Our goal is to educate vending operators and middle managers, bringing specific industry expertise – which would normally cost them thousands, not to mention the time required – to their individual operations,” Nichols said. “It’s a ‘win’ for everyone.”

China International Vending Show 2012

China International Vending & Kiosk Show is the only largest and most professional international event on vending and OCS, self-service and kiosk industries in China. It was first created in 2004 and held annually in Shanghai with a history of 9 years up to now. This exhibition is organized by All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce and China Tongyuan Corporation and administrated by Shanghai Tiansheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Highlights Business Management Consulting Co., Ltd. This show also obtains international support from National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), European Vending Association (EVA) and Japanese Vending Machine Manufacturers Association (JVMA) and many other international vending and self-service associations worldwide.

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A&A Global Industries Press Release

Heh. Heh. Cool. Beavis & Butt-Head are back on MTV and can be in your sticker machines too! These two dim-witted cartoon characters are a cult classic and have now been revived with brand new episodes aired on Thursdays at 10/9c. Targeted for teens and young adults, the new shows debuted in October 2011, attracting 3.3 million viewers, making “Beavis & Butt-Head” the second most watched series behind “Jersey Shore” on MTV. A&A has released 12 new stickers featuring the hilarious, updated antics of these two teenage delinquents, showcased on a 2-sided display that would entertain any die-hard fan.

Invite your vending customers to get “Ink’d” with new temporary tattoos from A&A. First is a line of classic tattoos: old school designs in vibrant, bold colors. This collection of 12 includes classic designs such as a Koi Fish, Eight Ball, Scorpion, Tiger and Eagle: ideal for boys.

For a softer alternative, A&A is releasing Petals & Lace just for girls. These 12 flirty fairies are detailed with vivid colors and a touch of glitter that makes each tattoo sparkle. Both Classic Tattoos and Petals & Lace are creations from the brand Liquid Skin, available on 2-sided displays.

A&A Global Industries has two shipping locations in Baltimore and Los Angeles to minimize freight costs and expedite order processing. For more information on these and other great products visit us at www.aaglobal.com. Call (800) 638-6000 and speak to a sales representative today.

Unity-based agency helps to reunite kidnapped girl, father---- with the help from vending sticker sponsors $$$!

The six-member rescue team spotted the kidnapped California girl outside a home in Mexico.

Leahlani Salinas, 6, was walking with another girl in Queretaro, about 125 miles northwest of Mexico City. The team approached her quickly, led by her father, John Salinas -- the parent with court-ordered custodial rights. She is safe now, back in the United States, through the efforts of the American Association for Lost Children Inc., a Unity-based group that rescues children.

"It was awesome," said Mark Miller, a team member and group founder, who recounted the rescue. "She's excited and happy to be home." The rescue ended a 16-month search for the child, whose Bolivian mother abducted her, Miller said. A warrant was issued for her mother's arrest through Van Nuys police, he said.

American Association for Lost Children, a nonprofit group founded in 1987, has successfully found or recovered more than 165 missing children through the United States, Germany, Lebanon, South Korea and Mexico, according to Executive Director Patricia L. Moore.

Leahlani was leery at first when her father approached her but she warmed up quickly, Miller said. The rescue mission began in March, when Leahlani's father learned of his daughter's possible whereabouts through a friend. "He had an idea of possibly where the child might be in Mexico," Miller said. He and others began the process of verifying that Leahlani was abducted. They needed various documents to enter Mexico and ensure their return.
"It takes a while to plan a rescue," Miller said. The team, consisting of Miller; Donald W. Love, a private investigator; Amber Ibarra, a mother whose daughter was rescued; Wesley Johnson, a volunteer who posed as a priest on the trip to Mexico; Chad Hembree, an independent film producer; and the father went into Mexico last week. They kept a watch outside three places where they believed the child might be.
"We had addresses to check out ... and once we saw the child outside of a home, after a day and a half of surveillance ... we took the child," Miller said. She was spotted about 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Leahlani and the team crossed back into this country about 1 a.m. Sunday at the border at Brownsville, Texas.
This time, the group faced no opposition. That's not always the case.
Often in countries such as Mexico, a rescue team must confront drug lords, gangs and even authorities who oppose their efforts, Miller said.

Johnson said his priest's black clothing made the trip easier. "It helped out a lot because we got respect going through airports and other areas," he said. It was nice to see that even gang members have reverence for the clergy, said Johnson of Latrobe. "I found out I had to watch my language a little bit," Johnson joked.
Miller learned about Leahlani's predicament through a friend. "Believe it or not, a friend of mine on Facebook contacted me in March and said, 'Hey, this man has a missing child,'" Miller said. Leahlani did not go to school in Mexico to keep her whereabouts unannounced, Miller said. Her outlook already has changed.

"She dancing and can't wait to go back to school," Miller said.

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LAI’S SPEED OF LIGHT WINS “BEST OF SHOW AWARD” FOR IAAPA

Dallas, TX, January 6, 2011 – Speed of Light, a new redemption offering from LAI Games, is the winner of the “Best of Show Award: Silver Medal” in the Redemption Arcade Game category for the 2011 IAAPA Expo. The award, created by BMI Gaming and The Stinger Report, recognizes and celebrates creativity and innovation, market relevance, and uniqueness in new arcade games.

The Stinger Report described Speed of Light as “a physically compelling game with an appealing one and two-player styling and unique concept application,” and “…highly physical and highly addictive.” An official award plaque will be awarded to LAI Games at the upcoming EAG Expo in London.

About Speed of Light

Speed of Light tests players’ reflexes and reaction time with an attention-grabbing light matrix. Players are challenged to press lit buttons as quickly as possible to earn points. Upbeat music and lighting effects create a fast and frenetic atmosphere, and the 8ft high open lattice and backlit platform make this a great centerpiece for any location. Operators can choose from various scoring and bonus options.

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“Our members’ participation speaks volumes about their passion for the continued growth and revitalization of our industry and their excitement about attracting younger consumers to vending,” said Mathews.

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