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EVA publishes guidance on refurbishment

16. September 2026 Automaten

The EVA has published new industry guidance encouraging operators to repair, refurbish and upgrade vending and professional coffee machines, while warning that significant modifications can create new regulatory and legal responsibilities. The guidance for members is intended to support circular-economy objectives by reducing unnecessary waste and extending the useful life of equipment. However, the document stresses that older machines should not remain in service indefinitely if their energy efficiency, environmental performance or regulatory compliance no longer meet current European expectations.weiterlesen

ATRAX Istanbul – EVA partnership

16. September 2026 Automaten

The EVA is pleased to announce that we have secured a partnership with the ATRAX exhibition in Istanbul, that will enable EVA members to have a 20% discount on their booths. The 14th edition of the International Exhibition of Amusement, Recreation, Urban Design and Technologies (ATRAX) will take place from 28-30 January at the Istanbul Expo Center, and is the premier show for the Turkish vending market as well as the gateway for neighbouring countries. With various themes and sectorsweiterlesen

Vendex Amsterdam 2026 – Free invitation for EVA Members

16. September 2026 Automaten

As you know, Vendex Amsterdam is just around the corner, with the one-day show to take place on 30 September at the Expo Greater Amsterdam. The event, in partnership with the EVA, will bring together leading suppliers, operators and industry professionals from across Europe for a focused one-day trade show dedicated to vending, coffee service and unattended retail. Vendex has been running for 23 years and is established as the premier trade show for the vending industry in the UK.weiterlesen

Automatentag 2027 mit VAFA-Jahreshauptversammlung

5. August 2026 Automaten

Der Automatentag 2027 mit VAFA-Jahreshauptversammlung findet am 16.04.2027 in der Motorworld Köln, Butzweilerstraße 35-39, 50829 Ehrenfeld statt. Programm: Automatentag VAFA e.V Ausstellungszeiten 16.04.2027 von 09:00 Uhr – 18:00 Uhr Besichtigung Motorworld 16.04.2027 ganztägig Mittagssnacks 16.04.2027 von 11:30 Uhr – 13:00 Uhr Jahreshauptversammlung VAFA e.V. 16.04.2027 von 15:00 Uhr – 16:00 Uhr Abendessen 16.04.2027 ab 19:30 Uhr Download PDF Innovation trifft Begegnung Download PDF Anmeldung zum Automatentag 2027 Mehr Infos unter: https://www.vafa-ev.de/automatentag-2027-mit-vafa-jahreshauptversammlung/Weitere Infos zu Getränkeautomaten, Kaffeeautomaten, Warenautomaten, Snackautomaten und Vendingautomaten unterweiterlesen

EVA SmartLink released

31. Juli 2026 Automaten

EVA SmartLink is a new open and secure interoperability architecture designed to modernise communication between unattended retail solutions, such as vending machines, professional coffee machines, payment systems and management software. You may recall that EVA SmartLink was first presented to the wider industry during Venditalia this May. We are pleased to announce that following an editorial review by the OPC Foundation, the specification has now been officially released. EVA SmartLink can now be downloaded via the OPC Foundation website, uponweiterlesen

Astrosystems joins the EVA

31. Juli 2026 Automaten

Part of ASY International, Astrosystems is a manufacturer of cash handling and currently validation equipment. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and distribution of coin validators and banknote readers under the Microcoin and Global Bill Acceptors (GBA) brands. Asked why they have become members of the EVA, a company spokesperson explained, “As a prominent manufacturer of currency validation systems, GBA bank note validators and Microcoin coin mechanisms, aligning with the EVA allows Astrosystems Ltd to actively participate in shapingweiterlesen

Vendex Amsterdam: Registration opens

20. Juli 2026 Automaten

Vendex Amsterdam 2026 will take place on 30 September 2026 at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in partnership with the European Vending & Coffee Service Association. The show brings together leading suppliers, operators and industry professionals from across Europe for a focused one-day trade show dedicated to vending, coffee service and unattended retail. Demand for stands at Vendex Amsterdam 2026 has been exceptional, with close to 90% of stands already booked. The latest floor plan is available to view online. The showweiterlesen

Maikoz joins the EVA

16. Juli 2026 Automaten

Maikoz builds and deploys AI-enabled Smart Fridge systems across Europe and forms one of the largest connected unattended retail networks. Ranging from single smart fridge offerings to fully unmanned retail stores, Maikoz aims to offer machine operators as well as consumers attractive and convenient solutions including app connectively. Maikoz smart fridges are based on weight detection technology and can furthermore provide built in age-verification, enabling the placing machines at sites with age-restricted products such as hotels. Asked why the companyweiterlesen

Gute Laune in neuem Rahmen

6. Juni 2026 Automaten

Verband Automaten-Fachaufsteller Reger Austausch in neuer Umgebung: Der Verband Automatenfachaufsteller traf sich zu seiner Jahreshauptversammlung am 18. April in Gundelfingen. Der Automatentag war in diesem Jahr in eine Hausmesse eingebunden. Wenn der VAFA sich trifft, strahlt der Himmel“, freute sich Ralph Zimmermann, 1. Vorsitzender des Verband Automatenfachaufsteller (VAFA). Denn nicht nur der Himmel strahlte, auch sonst war die Stimmung bei der Jahreshauptversammlung des Verbandes bestens. Der VAFA sieht sich „so gut aufgestellt wie nie zuvor“. Dies liegt auch an denweiterlesen

EVEX 2026 heads to Vienna

1. Juni 2026 Automaten

The EVA is pleased to announce that the registrations are now open for EVEX 2026 – the European Vending Experience – which is set to take place in the historical city of Vienna, Austria, from 13-15 October at the Parkhotel Schönbrunn. Since 2015, EVEX has grown into one of the industry’s most anticipated annual gatherings, combining cutting-edge innovation, thought leadership, and powerful networking in Europe’s most vibrant destinations. Following a highly successful edition last year in Croatia, the EVA isweiterlesen