Coinadrink Limited – more than just a vending machine company.

See the distinct Coinadrink logo anywhere and you’re sure to see the “more than just vending” tagline positioned neatly below. Rest assured we don’t take those four worlds lightly, and it’s a claim that’s sufficiently backed up right from the start with our vending machine service. 

Premium advice and recommendations.

Coinadrink is not in the business to simply “sell boxes.” We pride ourselves on creating a relationship with the customer through a carefully tailored vending machine service that works around your niche requirements. You will spend over 90,000 hours of your life at work and our vending solutions help create a positive environment that will boost morale.

We’ve spoken to enough people in our time to appreciate the term “vending” is often considered a minefield. But with our 58 years’ experience, we can simplify the whole process. We take the time to understand your situation prior to providing our advice and recommendations. We also have a showroom booking system where you can come in to view and try our equipment first-hand, just to get more of an idea of what could work for your business.

Premium vending machine services for all types of businesses.

We supply hot and cold drinks, fresh food, snacks and water to a wide range of industries. This is regardless of how many staff on site. Innovation is engrained in our DNA, which is largely the reason why we stay ahead of our competition. We aren’t tied down to any vending machine supplier, so we’re in a flexible position to add the very best machines to our lineup.

Take the Kalea Plus fresh milk coffee machine, for example, which can bring the taste of the coffee shop into the workplace. This is important when 71% of employees said in a recent survey that quality hot drinks make their working day better. Vending machines of today are incredibly advanced, from their touch screen selection systems to contactless payment systems.

We site your vending machine on a plan to suit you, with flexible purchase, rental and operated options. We are also proud to offer a refurbished offering. This is ideal for those looking for a more cost-effective route into the world of vending and workplace refreshments.

Premium customer service.

Become a customer of ours and you’ll experience just what goes into our unique service plan. We see our customers as part of our “family”. You’ll develop a relationship with our long serving employees that can run as deep as you require. This is the same for all our customers, regardless of the vending service you have. Our customer care department make it their duty to check in with you through phone calls and personalised visits, but only as part of a schedule that’s approved by you beforehand.

Should you select a fully operated service, our operators will tidy and replenish your machine so that you never need lift a finger. This is thanks to our advanced IT systems that are entirely bespoke to us, so we can see which products are proving popular in real time. Operators routes are carefully selected for speed and efficiency, whilst also being kind to the environment.

We hope that machine faults are kept to a minimum, and as such we cherry pick our machines for reliability prior to adding them to our range. However, they may occur from time to time, and we’re well prepared. From the moment you log a service call, either by ringing into our service department or by scanning the QR code on your machine, we hold the fastest service response time in the industry at under 2 hours.

This is thanks to field-based engineers who are well replaced to respond. This keeps machine downtime to a minimum.

A premium vending machine company that goes the extra mile.

From our sustainability schemes to our charitable efforts, you’ll quickly find that Coinadrink is far from your average vending machine company. We believe that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly. We never cower at the challenge of constant improvement. And that is why we see ourselves as “more than just a vending company.”

Workplace refreshments are not a luxury, they’re a necessity. A vending machine is a key tool to boost workplace wellbeing, which in turn improves productivity. So, if you’re looking to turn to vending, why not contact us today and see how we can improve your workplace?

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

 

 

 

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Did you know that Twix is short for ‘Twin’ and ‘Bix’?

It might seem strange, but Twix is a morph between the words Twin and Bix. ‘Twin’ meaning two of and ‘Bix’ being the British shorthand of the word biscuits! Interesting, right? This isn’t the only thing we have in store for you today. Keep reading to find out what new Twix products we have and how it can benefit you…

There are orange, mint and cappuccino flavoured Twix’s?

Let’s dive into the background of Twix! This original 2 finger butter cookie bar with caramel and milk was created in 1967 by Mars Limited in the UK. However, this now well-loved bar was not as popular back then. It was only when in 1983 the company struck gold with the peanut butter Twix!

As sales grew, the bar was renamed from ‘Raider’ to Twix and sold worldwide. Their slogan was “Raider is now Twix, nothing else changes” and did well to captivate the audience’s attention. This is where they took the opportunity to expand their product line and release many other varieties like Twix cookie and cream, dark chocolate, fudge, coffee, mint slice and orange flavour. Although, some more recent launches are Twix Cappuccino and Twix Java.

Keep your eyes peeled for the appearance of these new Twix products!

Alongside the original Twix bar and the white chocolate flavoured bar, we are soon to welcome the salted caramel Twix and Twix Topps to our Micro Markets and snack machines.

The salted caramel Twix is a two-finger bar of salty, rich goodness and anyone would be crazy not to give this a try! The Twix Tops are making a comeback from the past! They are a thin layer of biscuit with gooey caramel on the inside, topped with a smooth layer of milk chocolate! They are made with a lot less biscuit compared to the normal bars, therefore having a lower number of calories. Perfect for anyone looking for a treat!

Our Micro Markets provide premium refreshment for any Express Refreshments consumer so feel free to find out more information about what we can offer you and how you will benefit. Go online to book a showroom appointment or contact us via Alistair@coinadrink.co.uk.

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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The revolutionary Klix Eco Cup is set to shake up the vending industry forever.

Brace yourself, because the new decade has seen a revolutionary breakthrough within the vending industry. Lavazza Professional has started the ball rolling in making today’s coffee cups more sustainable, focusing specifically on the Klix machines. The Eco Cup is the first in-cup coffee cup to be completely recyclable with normal paper waste. And it’s coming to all Klix machines from February 2020…

This is very exciting news for the vending industry and what it means for our environment. Right now, there are some staggering statistics that convey the problem Lavazza Professional are hoping to help fix with the Eco Cup.

The UK throws away 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups every year, yet only 0.25% of these are recycled. But how can this be? You may think your paper coffee cup can be recycled, but a key material that is used in its production actually makes it near impossible.

Problematic Polyethylene.

They say the devil is in the detail. And that’s certainly the case here. Within your coffee cup hides a thin layer of plastic, known as polyethylene.

Whilst you may not have even been aware of its existence, polyethylene is the reason why your cup remains heat and leak proof. But whilst this works well for your hands, it’s a literal nightmare for our planet.

You see, today’s coffee cup requires specialist recycling facilities able to separate the polyethylene from the paper. And right now, there are only a small number of them in the UK.

So how is Eco Cup different?

Eco Cup throws away, if you’d pardon the pun, the need for polyethylene and is the result of years of research and development.

Instead, Eco Cup is unique in that it utilises a special patented water-based dispersion barrier board by Kotkamills that enables the cups to recycled with paper waste, such as office paper.

The paper is sourced sustainably managed forests, accredited by PEFC, and can be recycled into paper waste up to seven times. This guarantees a low environmental impact.

And even if it is incorrectly disposed of, its biodegradable nature ensures it will cause the environment no harm.

In fact, a study from Lavazza Professional suggests that switching to Eco Cup from a standard coffee cup can lead to a reduction in environmental footprint of over 63%.

With Eco Cup, Lavazza Professional have demonstrated a pro-active nature in developing a sustainable vending solution for the workplace.

This is a vital leap forward in the reduction of used cups being sent to landfill.

Are there any other changes I should know about? 

None whatsoever, which makes Eco Cup even more impressive in that it still acts and works like any other coffee cup.

For now, the Eco Cup is available with only a select few Klix beverages. These are Lipton Tea, Nescafe Gold Blend white with or without sugar and Nescafe Gold Blend white decaf with or without sugar.

More beverages vended with Eco Cup will be added throughout the year.

Eco Cup. Making Klix even more appealing. 

Klix a great way to keep your workforce refreshed with hot and cold drinks, particularly if you have a higher volume of staff or are in the manufacturing industry.

Klix offers the fastest dispense time in the industry at just 17 seconds. This is thanks in part to in-cup ingredients, which ensure of consistent quality.

It also offers a wide range of beverages from big brands including Nescafe, PG and Starburst and industry leading reliability means Klix is a machine you can rely on.

With Eco Cup, the benefits of Klix only increase. Contact us today to start enjoy Klix and Eco Cup in your workplace!

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How important is workplace wellbeing to you?

It’s a question you need to ask yourself. Your employees are the heartbeat of your business and without them you’d be nothing. You rely on them to do their jobs to the best of their ability. You need them to do their jobs to the best of their ability. But with 59% of workers saying they’re stressed in the workplace, are you doing enough to take care of their wellbeing?

What’s this all about?

Arguably not. It’s all too easy for your staff to hide their struggle behind a smile and hard work. But hard work doesn’t mean they’re happy or productive in their role. Far from it. On average, we will all spend around 90,000 of our lives at work. So needless to say, it’s vital that you ensure the workplace is a positive place for your employees to spend their time.

It also makes sense to tie any wellbeing strategies in with your workplace. And if you don’t have any, that needs to change. We’re in 2020 now and workplace wellbeing is more important than ever. The cost of an unhealthy workforce is expected to cost the taxpayer £60 billion a year. You may associate health with illness and fitness, but it’s much more than that. There’s no getting around the fact that poor wellbeing more than contributes to that £60 billion bill.

How do I solve the problem?

It may seem a minefield, but chances are you’re overthinking the situation. You don’t need to be calling in any health and wellbeing professionals here. Ensuring your staff are working in a comfortable environment is all that’s needed.

Break out areas would be a simple addition. And we mean proper break out areas, because allowing your staff to check their messages or social media at their desks doesn’t quite cover it. We spend up to 9 hours of our working day at our desks. That’s 9 hours of being surrounded by the very things that are causing our stress. Emails. Paperwork. That sort of thing.

They need to escape. Allowing your employees to take time out not only recharges the mind and body, but it also builds stronger working relationships with colleagues. It’s amazing what you can find out about each other when you’re chatting about personal, rather than working, lives. This is another benefit of keeping staff together, rather than forcing them off site and running the risk of them going over their allotted break time.

It also helps to provide your staff with things they’d like. Again, this doesn’t need to anything too lavish or costly. In a recent survey 71% of office workers said that having high quality tea and coffee available improves their working day. And whilst stylish and technologically advanced with fresh coffee beans and fresh milk, vending and coffee machines can still be cost-effective.

And then there’s water dispensers. Over a third of office workers say not drinking enough water damages productivity, so that speaks for itself. Everyone knows hydration is important for our health, but now it’s clear to see its importance on wellbeing and productivity, too.

Meanwhile, other avenues to explore are offering flexible working and redesigning your office so that it’s light, airy and open plan. You can read more about this here, but there are so many things you can do to ensure of a happy and healthy workforce!

Meanwhile, other avenues to explore are offering flexible working and redesigning your office so that it’s light, airy and open plan. You can read more about them here, but there are so many things you can do to ensure of a happy and healthy workforce!

How important is workplace wellbeing to you?

There’s a reason why we’re signing this article off with the heading that started it. Because now you have the information, it’s time to decide what you’re going to do with it. Coinadrink can’t force you to make the changes your staff desire but believe us when we say we can help.

So, how important is workplace wellbeing to you?

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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Understand the importance of vending at the Midlands Business Network Expo!

Our message is simple. You need to be including vending and workplace refreshments in your workplace wellbeing strategy for 2020.

67% of people said they feel more productive after a coffee break, so the results speak for themselves. We’re giving you a free opportunity to learn more about how vending can benefit your business at the Midlands Business Network on the 31^st January. Don’t miss out. Book your place today.

It isn’t the first time we have attended this kind of exhibition. We were there at a couple of Midlands Business Network’s last year. The 31^st January will see us return once again at Villa Park, alongside 100 other businesses also exhibiting. The Midlands Business Network Expo isn’t specifically a vending exhibition, it’s just a great way to see what the region could offer your workplace.

Be sure to come and visit our stand on the 31^st January, because improving your workplace is exactly what we can do. Our premium vending equipment can improve the wellbeing of your workforce, delivering high-quality refreshments including fresh bean coffee and healthy snacks without the need for your staff to leave site. This saves time during break time, and employees can interact with colleagues instead of heading out into the cold.

You can come and see our friendly and knowledgeable team on stand 85 between 10am and 2pm. We’ll be there equipped with one of our coffee machines, so we can have a chat regarding your requirements over a tea or coffee. We pride ourselves on making vending work for all businesses, and we’re sure we can help you increase efficiency and productivity in your workplace.

Book on to the Midlands Business Network Expo now and secure your place! It takes two minutes to register, so if you’re in the area you have absolutely nothing to lose but perhaps a lot to gain…

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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The Micro Market. Taking healthier eating seriously!

You will spend around a third of your life at work on average. So the workplace is the perfect environment to spread the message for healthy eating strategies. The Micro Market conforms to demand encourage a nutritious working day, from freshly prepared pasta pots to low calorie food and drink. Healthier eating starts here. 

Make it easy!

You’re more likely to eat healthy if healthier items are easily accessible. The Micro Market stocks everything in an open design whereby you can check calorie and nutritional information prior to purchase, so you get more of an idea if a product is secretly hiding a high sugar or salt content.

The cost of an unhealthy workforce is expected to cost the taxpayer £60 billion a year, so it is important to have healthier items available to provide your workforce with a choice. In 2017, it was understood that just 29% of adults were eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The Micro Market encourages higher consumption with tasty fruit bags, perfect for that mid-morning snack!

Make it tasty!

And if you do want something a little “more”, the Micro Market offers low sugar and low-calorie goodies. Not only are there high fibre and low sugar breakfast bars available, but we have also recently added items including “Cadbury Dairy Milk 30% less sugar.” This provides the same taste of regular Dairy Milk, just with less sugar! The original bar contained 56g of sugar per 100g, whilst the latest one contains just 39g.

According to research, a team of 20 scientists, nutritionists and chocolatiers worked tirelessly for three years at the firm’s Reading and Bourneville facilities to cut the sugar content without adding any artificial sweeteners, colours or preservatives. If savoury is more your thing, we have a wide range of “light” crisps including Quavers and Popchips.

Additionally, many of our cold cans and bottles are either low or no sugar. These include Diet Coke, 7up Free and Vimto Light.

We said that the Micro Market had your entire working day covered and we meant it. Come dinner time, going healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on taste and quality. Freshly prepared pasta pots, sandwiches and wraps will take the hunger away and are so delicious you’ll want to come back the next day.

Make it quick and simple!

All items are purchased through a cashless self-service terminal that prioritises speed and security. Only in June 2019 did research find that 1 in 10 adults in the UK now live a “cashless” lifestyle, and our Micro Market again conforms to demand. Unlike many other payment terminals, ours is bespoke to Express Refreshments which means we can make changes and improvements “on-the-fly”. This minimises downtime for you, the customer.

So, there you have it! The Micro Market really can encourage a healthier, happier working day with tasty and nutritious refreshments. It’s the perfect way to keep your workforce fed and watered and encourage healthier eating if you have a high volume of staff. Micro Market customers are advised to keep checking the media screens in their market to stay up to date with new products and promotions.

Contact us today to see if the Micro Market can benefit your workplace!

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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The Micro Market is a futuristic refreshment solution your business needs now!

This new year is a special one because it also marks the turn of a brand new decade. Therefore, you may be giving 2020 extra attention when it comes to planning some new years’ resolutions. 

We, or rather the Micro Market, can help if any of those pledges stem around your workplace. Maybe you’re looking to increase staff morale. Perhaps you’re looking to make your business more attractive to future employees. 

Either way, the Micro Market’s unique and advanced nature in keeping your workforce refreshed means it should at least pique your interest. And that’s before we even get onto the benefits. 

What is a Micro Market?

It’s arguably the best way to implement refreshments into your business, particularly if you have a high volume of staff.

Think of it almost as a 24 hour Tesco Express, only one that’s entirely personal to you and your business with your own corporate colours and branding. That means your staff have around the clock access to a wide range of snacks, food and hot and cold drinks. This also makes the Micro Market ideal if your company operates unusual shift patterns. 

The Micro Market’s open nature means you can browse at your leisure prior to purchase, checking calorie, ingredient and nutritional information. And when you’re ready to buy, an advanced self-service terminal utilises a cashless payment system that’s quick, secure and effortlessly simple. 

How the Micro Market works in three simple steps.

1. Make your selection from the wide range of choice on offer in an open-display design.
2. Pay using an advanced self-service terminal that’s available to use 24 hours a day. No cash required. 
3. Enjoy at your desk or in your dedicated break out area.

This may all seem extremely futuristic, and it is, but it’s all set up to feel right at home in your workplace.

Feeling at home with grab-and-go.

The Micro Market is the master of ‘grab-and-go’. And it’s just as well. Grab and go is fast becoming the latest trend in the workplace, simply because employees don’t have time to enjoy a proper break time. They require refreshments at the exact time that suits them.

2019 saw the grab and go market worth over £21 billion worldwide, a steady increase of 3% from the previous year.

And with a huge 1.6 million of British workers taking less than 10 minutes for their lunch break, it’s clear that the grab and go market will continue to grow even further.

The Micro Market makes grabbing a bite to eat or a hot drink straightforward. Items are packaged with just that in mind, and the vast open-sourced nature of the market means queues and delays are minimal. You can’t say the same for a canteen, can you?

Healthier eating.

But should the desire for convenience outweigh the demand for nutrition? No. 

An unhealthy diet can cause irritability and frustration. Conversely, eating healthy can provide more energy and boost productivity, amongst other benefits. 

And seeing as the average employee spends over a third of their life at work, it’s vital to intertwine your workplace with any health and wellbeing strategies. 

The Micro Market offers a wide range of healthier items, from low sugar drinks to freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, pasta pots and wraps. 

So there’s certainly a wide selection when it comes to a nutritious snack or meal. 

Varied products leave you spoilt for choice.

And that leads us on nicely to our next point. 

According to Sodexo research, nearly half of UK employees do not have access to food at work. And 27% of those who do would rather skip a meal because there just isn’t enough choice.

We’ve already established that healthy workplace refreshments can improve morale and productivity. So going without or simply “making do” just isn’t an option. 

Within the Micro Market, you have ample products for the working day and beyond. Everything from authentic hot drinks courtesy of a premium coffee machine to nutritional hot meals are available in an instant. 

Making grab and go that bit more flavoursome. 

And more besides in the Micro Market.

Express Refreshments developed the UK’s first Micro Market in 2013, identifying a gap in the market for larger businesses whereby premium and healthy refreshments weren’t easily accessible. 

The last six-plus years has seen its popularity grow. And now there’s no question of how many advantages it can bring to your workplace.

The foundations of the Micro Market stem around the wellbeing of the workforce. Whilst it specialises in the convenience of grab and go, it can also be tied into your break out area to help encourage a relaxing break time with colleagues.

This will help increase staff engagement and spark a higher productivity level upon returning to work.

And as an employer, it’s important to work on workplace wellbeing in the hunt for that all-important increased productivity level.

Now the new decade is upon us, contact us today to experience the workplace phenomenon for yourself. Find out how effortless we make the whole process, from identifying your available space to creating a personal Micro Market to suit your requirements. 

It all starts here. 

Coinadrink Ltd

10-11, Maple Leaf Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Ln, Walsall WS2 8TF
01922 640777

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