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About Us

Why are we different?

Back in 1967, we made it our mission to figure out what makes a delicious hot drink. Now, we’ve developed close-knit relationships with leading national brands, to bring you an amazing range of coffee and vending solutions.

With a national presence, we can support companies across the UK. We ensure that our customers have peace of mind (with their equipment) by regularly monitoring and reviewing our service standards.

We have won awards for innovation and green processes. We are also proud to be recognised as the only CarbonZero vending company in the United Kingdom.

Why choose us?

Independent – As a company we have over 50 years' of experience bringing innovative and fresh solutions to the food and beverage industry.
A True Connected Solution – We are driving a technological revolution within the vending industry, with a completely connected solution.
Sustainability – We are proud to be recognised as a Carbon Zero company, and of the impact that we have achieved over the past 10 years.
Highly Skilled Engineers – We attend all our call outs in shortest time possible.

Our History

RSL Connected Solutions Launched

Driving a technological revolution within the vending industry.

New Nightingale Trolley Launched

Our new ward beverage trolley is launched to the healthcare industry.

RSL connected home

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2* Great Taste Award

Our Blend 7 was awarded a 2 star Great Taste Award!

Balmforth & Co

We launched our coffee brand, Balmforth & Co, to celebrate our 50th year.

50th Year Anniversary

We celebrate our 50th Year in 2017

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Great Taste

We won a two star Great Taste award for our own brand, Cafe Amore

Ward Beverage Trolley

The first Ward Beverage Trolley was introduced at NHS Addenbrookes Hospital in January 2011

NHS ward coffee and tea

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Carbon Zero

We became a Carbon Zero company, and started to make an impact with our Kenyan Stove project

Company Changes Hands

Alistair Balmforth takes over the running of the company in January 1994

Alistair managing director

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Head Office Launched

Resided in Bradford, from the original office base of Penistone

Became a Limited Company

Registered with Companies House as a limited company

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Company Founded

Mr W D Balmforth started the company in 1967

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Get in Touch

Call for quote

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Service Department 01274 750 008

General Enquiries 0800 169 3686

Order Ingredients 01226 720 482

Discover how we deliver the connected solution

Facilities Management

Facilities Management

We can help you to stray from the norm and deliver a connected service.

With our technology solutions, you will have accurate data in real-time and automated services to streamline the running of your coffee and vending offer.

Healthcare

Healthcare

In such a fast-paced environment, healthcare sites need efficient solutions that help them to deliver quality coffee and vending to staff, patients and visitors.

With patient hydration and the health of staff at its core, a hospital catering team needs a partner that understands this and supports them on their journey.

Business and Industry

Business and Industry

With employees being the backbone of any business, why not have a coffee and vending offer that matches the quality of your team.

Combine this with real-time management reporting, healthier snack and drink choices and loyalty schemes for staff.

Hospitality

Hospitality

Offer your customers the experience that they have come to expect.

With a range of branded solutions, training and data available from the latest technological developments, you will have all that you need to become the venue of choice.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do. If they are not achieving their goals then neither are we. Their satisfaction is very important to us and we believe that delivering what our customers want and need, means that we can form a long-lasting partnership.

We can’t thank the team enough, from helping us with the colour schemes to menu boards and point of sale materials, they have just been brilliant!

Coffee House Newark

We approached RSL after finding out that they could supply the Vitro coffee machines (which we wanted in our new offices). They were able to offer us the best solution to meet our needs. We are so happy with the service that we have received so far, that we are looking to use them in some of our other sites.

Virgin Money

We’ve been using RSL now for well over 10 years. In a highly competitive market they have always maintained top quality products and service. Professional, innovative and reliable but with a personal friendly touch, I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Keoghs Solicitors

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