Automatic Vending Machines (American Industry Overview)

This paper provides an overview of the automatic vending machines industry in the United States. It gives a snapshot summary of the industry, with additional sections on its development, organisation and structure, current conditions and leading companies.

American Industry Overview: Automatic Vending Machines

This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing automatic vending machines and coin-operated mechanisms for such machines.

Industry Snapshot

With significant advances in technology and innovation, the vending machine industry served numerous markets and in the mid-2000s was pushing into new venues and offering new vendible products. In 2006 shipments of coin-operated vending machines by manufacturers totaled $1 billion, down from $1.6 billion in 2003.

Traditionally, the industry has segmented itself by the kind of service provided by the vending operator, including the four C's: coffee, cola, candy, and cigarettes. Merchandisers also provide...

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