Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Here’s a recap of 2019 for Coinadrink Limited…

2019 was our 57th year trading and just like the all the years’ before, we had lots going on and lots to shout about! From our new showroom to a new chosen charity, lets dive in for a recap of the past 12 months.

January – Fresh milk vending machine launches with the help of Coinadrink!

You only need to spend 5 minutes on the internet to realise that there’s a vending machine for almost anything these days. But when H W Chatham & Co wanted a machine to dispense glass bottles to fill with fresh milk from their farm, it was us who gave them a helping hand.

A fresh milk vending machine has launched in a Shropshire farm.

January – The Krea Touch arrives.

The new year bought a new machine to our range; the Krea Touch courtesy of Evoca. Fresh bean coffee is expertly dispensed from a bold design, and the Krea was another option for those looking to bring the taste of the coffee shop into the workplace.

The Krea Touch tabletop is one of our recent additions.

January – The Cali is another new arrival.

January was certainly a busy month for us! The Cali is a reliable and robust floor standing machine that offers up to 28 drink selections – many of which are crafted using fresh coffee beans. If you’re looking to offer refreshments to a high volume of staff and visitors, the Cali is a great choice.

The Cali is a stylish and reliable hot drinks machine.

February – The (customer care) results are in…

Ok, this was technically from 2018, February 2019 saw us announce our customer care results from the previous year. 99% of respondents said they would recommend us if asked by a colleague, which set the trend for some very positive results indeed. Coinadrink is a vending supplier you can rely on.

We always go the extra mile for our customers.

March – Our new showroom launched!

After months of planning and hard work, March saw us unveil our brand-new showroom. A vast, modern, open space captured the best of our business, with cutting edge equipment on display including fresh milk coffee machines and even our Micro Market! We also introduced a new way for visitors to view our showroom, and services, for themselves, by booking an appointment on our website to come in.

Make sure you book your FREE place to our exclusive Black Country Business Festival event!

March – Express and Star Business Award finalists!

For the third time in less than a year, Coinadrink were finalists in an award entry – this time it was for the Express and Star. We entered their ‘Best use of Technology’ award, and the judges were obviously impressed by the way we had successfully implemented technology into our business.

Here's the letter telling us we've been selected as a finalist in the Express and Star Business Awards!

April – The Vitro S1 joins us.

Stylish, smart and durable, the Vitro S1 altered the definition of a cost-effective coffee machine. Hidden in its compact design is great tasting instant coffee that provides everything you need and nothing more, with a practical selection process that is easy to use.

Vitro S1 model Vending hot drinks machines

May – The trends of the vending industry explored.

This isn’t really one for us specifically, but a good one to look back to remind us how far the vending industry has travelled. May saw us take a closer look at some of the growing trends, which include fresh milk coffee, mobile and contactless payments and heathier products in the machines.

Have you considered a vending machine in the workplace?

May – Hosting our own Black Country Business Festival event!

Monday 13th May saw us host our very own Black Country Business Festival event in our new showroom, as part of the annual two-week festival. Our event was based around the wellbeing of the workforce, and how vending and workplace refreshments can help!

May – Our first exhibition of the year.

We engaged a lot with the Black Country Chamber in May. No sooner had our business festival event ended, our first exhibition of the year rolled around. May 22nd saw Coinadrink at the GTG Training Academy in Wednesfield, showcasing our services and their benefits to a large audience.

June – Promoting the Micro Market.

As a follow up to healthier eating in the workplace, we took an opportunity in June to promote our Micro Market. With a wide range of products for the working day and beyond, the Micro Market encourages a healthier break time with colleagues.

Express Refreshments does Black Friday!

July – Attending our first Midlands Business Network exhibition as an exhibitor.

The Midlands Business Network offers Midlands businesses the chance to come together and show off their services. But up until July, we had only previously attended as a visitor. This time, however, we graced Villa Park in Birmingham as both Coinadrink and Express Refreshments, and visitors were intrigued by what we had to offer.

July – A hattrick of exciting new water coolers make their debut.

We’ve always encouraged healthy hydration in the workplace. It helps improve health, mood and productivity. Borg’s line of water coolers is both stylish and advanced, and in July we took advantage to start offering the new B2, B3 and B4 plumbed in dispensers to our customers.

The B3 is one of the stylish new plumbed in water coolers from Borg.

August – Introducing rCUP, a revolutionary takeaway coffee cup!

Our online Refreshment Shop had an exciting new product land back in August, in the form of an exciting new takeaway coffee cup. rCUP was crafted using used paper coffee cups, the first takeaway coffee cup to do so, and utilises a wide range of neat features to make it the complete coffee cup.

rCUP

September – Do you have a vending machine?

September saw us inform our readers as to the benefits of having a vending machine installed in the workplace. From higher productivity, a more prestigious image to your visitors and low overheads, we went into detail as to why you need a vending machine installed.

September – Another Midlands Business Network Expo.

This time we were at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, though in every other aspect it was much the same as the one in July. Coinadrink, Express Refreshments, and lots of interested visitors!

October – Make that three Midlands Business Network exhibitions!

This was the last one for 2019, we promise. We explored the region in style, with the third and final exhibition coming from Edgbaston in Birmingham. This time there was a special surprise for visitors, as Liverpool FC legend John Barnes was there as a formal guest.

October midlands business network

October – We attended the Black Country Business Fayre.

We gave attendees a special offer on the revolutionary rCUP, as part of an exhibition that was a little bit different to the norm. The Fayre acted a little bit like a ‘speed dating’ event, where visitors quickly headed to your stand to see what you had to offer them there and then.

October – La Radiosa makes heads turn…

We save the *best* machine arrival till last. La Radiosa is a truly luxurious coffee machine that’s nothing like you’ve ever seen before. In fact, we said at the time that calling it a coffee machine just doesn’t do this marvellous creation justice…

La Radiosa is here. This is more than just a coffee machine...

October – Introducing The Way as our chosen charity!

Charity work is embedded in our DNA here at Coinadrink, and we often like to mix it up to show our support for lots of excellent charities. October 2019 saw us start working with The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton, a place where people aged 8 to 19 can go to have fun, learn and grow.

November – Another charitable Black Friday promotion.

The Black Friday phenomenon once again reached us in November, and like last year we decided to use it as an opportunity to support some excellent charities on behalf of Express Refreshments. This was through working with our own customers.

November – Finalists in the Black Country Chamber Awards!  

We didn’t win, but what a night it was! The Wolverhampton Racecourse hosted a sensational evening for all the award finalists, including us for the ‘Family Business of the Year’ award. Fine food, fine entertainment and fine company.

December – Festive and charitable fun…

If you can’t have a bit of fun in December, when can you? This month has been the pinnacle of what has been a very active year for us, and all of our staff came together for both Christmas Jumper Day and our annual Christmas buffet. Of course, there was still a charitable background to the festivities, with all money raised going to St Giles Hospice.

See you next year!

So, there you have it. 2019 has absolutely flew by, but what a year it has been. On behalf of everyone at Coinadrink, Refreshment Shop and Express Refreshments, we hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.

See you in 2020!

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Micro Market: Would it really be the festive season without Cadbury chocolate?

Our Micro Markets are home to some delicious new chocolates and crisps, perfect for sharing at work or enjoying at home. Want to know more? Keep reading to see which products you could get your hands on…

Let’s have a look at some of these mouth-watering Cadbury delights!

Some of the newly introduced products we offer within our Micro Markets are sour cream and onion and original flavoured mini Pringles, Cadbury ‘Nibbly’ fingers and Cadbury snowballs.

Pringles are already a popular snack and now you can enjoy them in your Micro Market with a delicious sandwich at dinner time.

You can’t go wrong with some sweet treats either! If you’re not in the mood for a savoury snack that’s absolutely fine when you have a variety of Cadbury products! These miniature sized, biscuit based fingers will be sure to give you the boost you need in the workplace. There are also Cadbury’s Snowballs which are light, fluffy pieces of milk chocolate. Get your hands on these silky chocolates for the perfect festive treat.

Get down to your Micro Market and let us know what you think.

Want some more information about our Micro Markets?

Our Micro Markets are a perfect way for our Express Refreshments customers to enjoy food and drink at work with maximum convenience. Within our Micro Markets we have a wide range of refreshments including healthier options and snacks, confectionery, fresh food and sandwiches and even hot beverages. We have an extensive menu of hot drinks from hot chocolate to tea and coffee so whatever you prefer, we have you covered.

Don’t miss out on an easy way to boost morale in the workplace! For more information see our website or don’t hesitate to contact alistair@coinadrink.co.uk.

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Monday, December 2, 2019

A Christmas promotion and some festive goodies: now in your Micro Market!

‘Tis the season to be jolly…and Express Refreshments will have plenty to keep festive spirits high this December! It’s very important that workplaces embrace the Christmas period because it’s a great way to boost morale during a time when it can be all too easy to suffer a lapse in productivity. We’ve now added some seasonal products to your Micro Market whilst also encouraging you to keep warm with a hot drink promotion! 

Keep warm this winter!

Every morning is the same now. Dark, cold and usually frosty. Such conditions hardly encourage us to get out of bed this morning, but the Micro Market does its best to welcome you into work.

Not only can you enjoy a hearty breakfast, but your coffee machine provides a truly authentic way to provide the best start to the day. Just as the weather is starting to turn properly chilly, cheer yourself up with a hot drink of your choice and enjoy a Jaffa Cake bar for just an extra 20p!

Who’s really going to blame you in the run up to Christmas?

How about this festive feast? Express Refreshments goes festive!

If your business is too snowed under to give Christmas a second thought, don’t worry. We’ve got your back! We’re embracing the festive spirit to provide your employees with the lift they need.

In the run up to Christmas, enjoy a delicious Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry role for your dinner. Moreover, we’re also adding the Festive Feast sandwich, described as ‘succulent Pennine Turkey breast with sliced pork sausage, cranberry sauce and a bacon and stuffing mayonnaise of soft grain bread’. How does that sound then?

The stats around festive workplace cheer.

A study from Christmas Tree World found that 60% of 1000 adults surveyed said they are more likely to work hard if Christmas incentives are available. These don’t need to be financial rewards, though. Nearly three quarters said office festivities such as treats and decorations are all that’s needed.

Adding some festivity to your working day is also a great way to show appreciation to your staff for a hard-working year. Ending the year on a high with a happy team can be a catalyst for starting the new year with a bang.

Keep your eye out for the festive treats in your Micro Market, they’re a great alternative when it comes to dinner time.


Coinadrink Ltd

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

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