Refreshment Systems completes the 3 Yorkshire Peaks

Well, they did it! All the Refreshment System participants completed the 3 peaks walk on July 9th.  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Here’s our successful walkers! From left to right (Bernard C, Heidi GF, Amanda M, Gillian B, Zoe S, Paul M, Adrian G)

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in theYorkshireDalesNational Park. That’s 26 miles of walking!

 

Macmillan Cancer Support was our chosen charity for 2011, and we’ve been raising money throughout the year, but this was the BIG ONE! Walking the 3YorkshirePeaksin one day was a staggering achievement for all who took part.

Our current total for the 3 peaks stands at over £1100, with a bit more still to come in. Everyone in the company is so super proud of their hard work, and the people that donated anything they could to help. Although we would still welcome any donations you could contribute!

We will be continuing to fund raise throughout the year, so keep checking back for our total.

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Refreshment Systems at the Facilities Management Show

I wanted to let you all know that Refreshment Systems had such a good time at the Facilities Management Show in May. We showcased our Café Amore brand of vending machines, and we took our Showroom to the show too.

An outside shot of our Mobile Showroom

This is the second year we have attended the FM Show, and it just gets busier and busier for us. We spoke to lots of people about what vending machine services we could offer Facilities Managers, and we had nothing but positive comments about us. (*goes off to blush)

Sandy Rankin, one of our Sales Managers has an on-camera interview

 

We were so busy for all three days of this show and our Café Amore Showroom was very well received by visitors. We were also displaying a full bank of Café Amore vending machines to show just what we can offer Facilities Managers.

Competition Winners

We were running a competition throughout the show to win a giant toblerone for just leaving your business card. Although a few people didn’t believe that the toberlone was actually 4.5Kg (it really is!). Here are some of our winners.

Toblerone WinnersOne of our Toblerone Winners

Did you attend the FM Show this year? If so, did you see our new Café Amore Coffee Cart? If you’re interested why not give us a call and see what great value packages we have.

Cafe Amore Coffee Cart

 

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Help support our fund-raising for Macmillan.

Refreshment Systems has announced that Macmillan Cancer has been chosen as the company’s charity partner for 2011. It’s the first time that we have elected to focus our charitable endeavours on a single good cause.

‘We’ll be organizing all sorts of events throughout the year’, said Managing Director Alistair Balmforth, ‘but the blue riband event will be our attempt at The Yorkshire Peaks Challenge, which sees walkers climbing a total 2,153 metres and walking 25 miles up Pen-Y-Ghent, followed by Whernside and finishing with the unforgiving Ingleborough. Each team member has to achieve at least  £191 in sponsorship, as that’s the what it costs to fund a Macmillan Cancer nurse for one day.’

Want more information? Go to www.refreshmentsystems.co.uk/charity to be kept up to date.  We will be organising events throughout the year, so keep checking back for more information.

You can monitor our progress here. Or if you want to help us, all donations will be gratefully received.

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New Echo Brochure from Refreshment Systems

Everyone is concerned about our impact on the environment and the Echo Range of vending machines Refreshment Systems addresses this concern, whilst still offering you a reliable vending machine.  Our vending machines are proffesionally refurbished in our Machine Remanufacturing Centre. Each vending machine is repainted and checked by our trained Engineers that ensure your machine is ‘as good as new’, and what’s more they are cheaper too.

Talk to us today to find out about our Echo Range and how they can help your bottom line (as well as your taste buds).

Want a hard copy? Simply fill in your details, and we’ll put one in the post for you.
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New Fully Managed Vending Brochure from Refreshment Systems

A fully managed vending service from Refreshment Systems takes the hassle out of vending. You can offer great tasting drinks, from a brand new vending machine for less than you might think. Speak to our trained advisors today and you and your staff could be drinking a decent cup of coffee everyday. (or tea… or hot chocolate… or a latte… well you get the idea)

Call 0800 915 3046 or email info@refreshmentsystems.co.uk.

Want a hard copy? Simply fill in your details, and we’ll put one in the post for you.
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Café Amore; Affordable Coffee

Cafe Amore Logo

Designed to compete with the high street, Café Amore incorporates fully branded machines, ingredients and point of sale,meaning that our customers no longer have to turn to the expensive high street brands to offer the highest quality coffee.

Workplace

Café Amore has revolutionised workplace vending by offering value for money through a blend of simple and uncompromised, high quality sustainable ingredients. Your employees and visitors can choose several drink varieties which are served into a 9oz or 12oz branded paper cup. They can be conveniently taken to their desk with a sip lid – no spills and no mess. Invigorating, with irresistible flavour each drink makes for way for a quick retreat from the busy office environment.

Leisure

Café Amore machines are ideally situated in central areas with a high footfall to attract a convenient and quick impulse purchase. The Café Amore machines are ideal for leisure centres, shopping centres, airports to the railway stations. With a fresh modern look, the machine branding and cup design draws immediate attention. Our snack and cold drinks machines offer variety and choice to your customers. We provide businesses with both operated vending and

self-managed options; our machines are easy to clean, and maintain, serving great tasting drinks all the time.

Coffee Shops

We are bringing the ‘coffee shop’ experience to cafes, boutique hotels, gastro bars and restaurants by delivering a range of high quality drinks, from frothy cappuccinos and creamy hot chocolates to milky lattes and espressos. The Café Amore brand is strikingly stylish, a must new look for any coffee shop, cafe, bistro or bar that is fitting out to a design led, premium quality theme. As part of the package you will be provided with everything from coffee machines, coffee beans, aprons, sugar sticks to crockery and with full marketing and sales support. We also have packages to accommodate individual business needs as well as providing Barista training.

With the right ingredients place to serve perfectly prepared drinks, we know how important it is to tell your customers that range and quality of drinks you are selling.We have committed to helping you maximise your sales by offering a comprehensive range of  point of sale (POS) material.

Call 0800 915 3046 or email info@refreshmentsystems.co.uk. Why not visit the Cafe Amore website today to find out more.

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Bespoke branding for vending machines

Vending Machines BrandedIf you want something a bit different for your vending machines, why not think about branding them in your company colours and logo?

In addition to our broad range of products, Refreshment Systems can also provide a bespoke design service which is geared to creating a single or full bank of vending machines to suit your specific requirements.

Whether it’s part of a canteen you want high quality and stylish vending machines or an area of your offices that needs a variety of snack and drink systems branded with your corporate logo and colours, Refreshment Systems can design and install bespoke systems to suit any environment. A full bank of machines can be made to really stand out and can be used to promote the drinks, snacks or food.

Hot Drinks Vending Machine

Why not contact us today to ask us about our bespoke branding? If you would like to know more information on this, or any of our services, call us today on 0800 156 1573, or use the contact us form.

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Why fully managed vending is better for business

A recent article in the Daily Mail highlighted that Britons spend 188 days of their lives making hot drinks. On average, people spend 24 minutes A DAY making a coffee or tea for themselves or colleagues.  Based on an average salary of £26,000 this means that each worker costs £416 a year in lost productivity waiting for the kettle to boil.

By choosing a fully managed vending service from Refreshment Systems, you could actually be saving money. We take all the hassle out of providing hot drinks for your staff, and provide great tasting drinks all at the touch of a button.

The latest technology in hot drinks vending machines mean that you can get a cup of coffee (or tea, or even soup) that is as good as what you can get in a high street coffee shop. Our machines offer a variety of speciality drinks, including milky lattes, frothy cappuccinos and luxurious hot chocolates that are sure to please even the fussiest member of staff.

What’s more, our own brand of Café Amore offers you the choice of a 9oz or 12oz paper cup to serve drinks into. The machine looks great in all environments, and is designed to be eye-catching. It comes with it’s own range of promotional material, so you can really help promote your drinks.

Hot Drink Vending Machine from Cafe Amore

Why not contact us today to ask us about our special rebate offers? The more drinks you serve, the more money you can make! If you would like to know more information on this, or any of our services, call us today on 0800 156 1573, or use the contact us form.

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Refreshment Systems is Highly Commended as Operator of the Year

Refreshment Systems was recently honoured at an industry dinner at the Auto Vending Innovation Awards 2010.

The management team at Refreshment Systems got dressed up in their finest and spent an evening honouring people and companies within the industry, which saw Refreshment Systems receiving a commendation for Operator of Year.

Operator of the Year is a prestigious award which shows just how dedicated Refreshment Systems is to becoming the best operated vending company for our customers. For a bit more information on this take a look at the Auto Vending Magazine.

If you would like to know more information on this, or any of our services, call us today on 0800 156 1573, or use the contact us form.

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Hello world!

Our first post, how exciting. As a company we’re new to blogging but we’re certainly not new to vending. Having been in business for over 40 years, we know what we are talking about. Call us the vending machine experts!

If you have any vending requirements call us today on 0800 156 1573.  Or why not check out our website on www.refreshmentsystems.co.uk

Check back regularly to find out all you need to know about vending machines and coffee machines.

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