In 2021, CPI joined forces with Crane Merchandising Systems to market vending and coffee machines. Crane's legacy brands include Automatic Products, Dixie-Narco Inc., GPL, National Vendors, Stentorfield and Streamware.
Crane Merchandising Systems launched simplifi™ BI (Business Intelligence) Analytics and VendMAX™ 5.0.12 in February 2019. simplifi is Crane’s next generation cloud platform for...
Crane Merchandising Systems launched the telemeter CORA in January 2019. CORA includes a custom-designed 4G LTE antenna that exceeds carriers’ performance specifications, integrated...
The Crane Co. Currenza Systems Navigator is a cashless ready telemetry device that offers flexibility in the field and features enhanced capability. It offers remote connectivity...
The currenza combination (combo) cash and card bezel is designed to attract customers. Its bright, full-graphics screen clearly communicates transaction status to provide an intuitive...
Crane Merchandising Systems offers simplifi, its next generation Cloud platform for enterprise and connectivity software designed for operators to manage their business on the...
Crane Merchandising Systems will launch MEDIA2 later this year. The new intuitive user interface is designed to influence consumer behavior with suggestive selling through a patent...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced the launch of Intelligent Store™ for its Merchant MEDIA and BevMAX MEDIA machines. Intelligent Store leverages the connectivity of the fully...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced the launch of VOCE Media, its newest hot drink machine that features coffee shop-quality taste. The VOCE Media range of up to 32 selections...
Crane’s new Media Touch is changing the way consumers experience vending, helping operators win new business and increase same-store sales. The state of the art design includes...
Crane’s new BevMAX Media has all the benefits of a BevMAX 4, but has also been designed to enhance the consumer experience and meet the operational needs of bottlers and vending...
Crane demonstrated its newest technology at the NAMA OneShow 2016 in Chicago. Among the demonstrations and displays were the MEDIA machines being employed for PepsiCo’s Hello ...
The ramifications of the new health care bill on the refreshment services industry probably wont be clear for a few years. In the meantime, vending operators should brace themselves...
Larsen Vending has excelled by finding its perfect niche in the large, competitive convenience services market in Phoenix, AZ. For vending, it was serving the high-risk apartment...
The number of connected vending machines continues to grow. Cashless devices are on more than a million machines, and telemetry-enabling devices are on even more. Yet operators...
The U.S. consumer shopping experience is rapidly evolving — more consumers are shopping online now than they were five years ago; they are using mobile payments and in-store mobile...
For years, handhelds were the preferred method of downloading vending machine data. They were faster than paper and pencil, allowed the data to be used in a vending management...
Operators attending the NAMA National Expo in Chicago last month learned there are bills in Congress that include language governing calorie disclosure in vending machines.
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShow April 28 to 30 at Chicago’s McCormick Place West Hall is an event designed for leaders in automatic merchandising...
Merger between Crane Merchandising Systems and Crane Payment Innovations offers single point of contact and greater value for convenience services customers. Malvern, PA (June...
May 6, 2020 / As we all adapt to these times of unprecedented uncertainty, Crane is committed to helping operators with their evolving business needs. Part of that includes helping...
WILLISTON, S.C. – October 07, 2019 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. Company, is proud to announce Crane Media Network as a finalist for MediaPost’s “Digital Ooh Awards...
WILLISTON, S.C. – May 6, 2019 - Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless systems...
WILLISTON, S.C. – March 20, 2019 - Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending equipment, enterprise...
CHICAGO – March 1, 2019 – As the industry gears up for the inaugural National Vending Day, March 7, Crane Merchandising System announces plans to host an interactive student event...
WILLISTON, S.C. – February 26, 2019 - Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending equipment, enterprise...
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LAS VEGAS -- March 20, 2018 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless systems...
PayRange and Crane join on stage to discuss their recent partnership and how they see the future of digital payments evolving in the unattended industry. Interview moderated by...
WILLISTON, S.C., March 15, 2018 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending, will unveil its newest...
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crane Co. (NYSE: CR), a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported full year and fourth quarter 2017 financial...
WILLISTON, S.C. – October 26, 2017 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. Company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless...
WILLISTON, S.C., – October 23, 2017 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless...
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WILLISTON, S.C. – August 1, 2017 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. Company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless ...
STAMFORD, Conn (25 July 2017).---Crane Co. (NYSE:CR), a diversified manufacturer of highly-engineered industrial products, announced today that it has acquired Microtronic AG,...
Second Quarter 2017 Highlights: Continued strong execution with operating margins reaching a record high of 15.5%. Excluding Special Items, operating margins were 15.9%. Deployed...
WILLISTON, S.C., April 18, 2017 – Vending Operators will get a preview of MEDIA2, the new user experience from Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company, at the NAMA OneShow...
Malvern, PA (April 18, 2016) – Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Merchandising Systems are excited to announce the launch of the newest addition to Crane’s Payment and Merchandising...
WILLISTON, S.C., April 11, 2017 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless systems...
WILLISTON, S.C., February 1, 2017 – A Crane Merchandising Systems’ BevMAX MEDIA machine will be a key prop in a new NBC TV comedy series about superheroes and the regular citizens...
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crane Co. reported third quarter 2016 GAAP earnings of $1.07 per diluted share, compared to $0.97 per share in the third quarter of 2015. Excluding...
Second Quarter 2016 Highlights: GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.15 increased 22% compared to 2015, and excluding Special Items, EPS of $1.21 increased 14% compared...
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported first quarter 2016 earnings of $0.93 per diluted share...
WILLISTON, S.C., April 12, 2016 -- Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless ...
WILLISTON, S.C., April 11, 2016 -- Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless ...
WILLISTON, S.C., April 8, 2016 -- Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless systems...
WILLISTON, S.C., November 23, 2015 -- Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless...
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported third quarter 2015 earnings of $0.97 per diluted share...
WILLISTON, S.C., September 10, 2015 -- Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless...
WILLISTON, S.C. – August 19, 2015 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless...
NEW YORK, August 17, 2015 – The Digital Place Based Advertising Association (DPAA) announced today that Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company, and the leading global...
WILLISTON, S.C. – August 12, 2015 – Consumers at MEDIA vending machines will now have a new way to pay as Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company, has added near field...
LAS VEGAS – April 20, 2015 – Vending operators will get their first look at Crane’s Retrofit Screen for Navigator at the 2015 NAMA OneShow here this week. The 4.3” touch screen...
WILLISTON, S.C. – March 9, 2015 – Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. Company, today announced the launch of VOCE Media, its newest hot drink machine that features coffee...
CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire, U.K. – February 25, 2015 – Crane Merchandising Systems has been named Supplier of the Year for 2014 by NIVO, the National Independent Vending Operators ...
WILLISTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – February 20, 2015 – Vending operators will now be able to service their customers better, faster and easier thanks to a new mobile application from...
Crane’s new Merchant Media has all the benefits of the Ambient Merchant with the consumer experience of Media Touch to drive same-store sales growth. The 7” color touchscreen ...
St. Louis, MO (October 10, 2014) – Crane Merchandising Systems is pleased to announce that its Crane Cashless solution fully supports Apple Pay. Although Apple Pay will not be...
It’s hard to believe we’re fast approaching the mid point of 2011. The months speed by fast when you’re trying to keep up with the pace of change in our industry.We began the ...
In its weekly blog, MEI recounts one unique insight that came from its EMV Technology Panel hosted with Crane Merchandising Systems during the 2014 NAMA OneShow. The company discusses...
Crane Co. reported first quarter 2014 earnings of $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $0.99 per share in the first quarter of 2013. First quarter 2014 results included after-...
Crane Merchandising Systems and Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) announced their strategy for vending management systems (VMS). The two organizations will work together to deliver...
In conjunction with the NAMA re-launch of its FitPick™ brand, Crane Merchandising Systems is pleased to introduce a NAMA-approved FitPick™ Merchant Media machine. To help operators...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced the commercial availability of its next generation snack and food machine, the Merchant Media with 7 inch touchscreen. Built to last, and...
In an effort to provide its customers with a diverse offering, Crane Merchandising Systems is pleased to announce the availability of MEI’s VN2700 bill validator integrated directly...
Crane Merchandising Systems has announced its strategic partnership with USConnect®, a consortium of industry-leading, independent vending and food service operators. Focusing...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced that it has been selected as the exclusive supplier of glass-front cold beverage machines and a preferred provider of stack equipment for...
Crane Payment Innovations, or CPI, born from the Crane Co. acquisition of MEI Conlux, will be exhibiting at the NAMA OneShow in Chicago, Ill. (Booth No.513). In addition to highlighting...
Alongside Crane Merchandising Systems, MEI will host its 3rd annual Technology Panel during the NAMA OneShow in room E259 at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Ill. from...
Last year, Crane Merchandising Systems’ Streamware brand announced the pilot release of a Micro Market API (Application Programming Interface) that would integrate its VendMAX...
Crane Co. has used its acquisition of MEI to launch Crane Payment Innovations, or CPI. The coin and note products from Cashcode, Money Controls, NRI, Telequip and MEI brands offer...
Crane Merchandising Systems has announced the release of its first VendMAX software update for 2014. Released twice a year, VendMAX updates provide new features and enhancements...
Crane Co. announced that Max H. Mitchell was appointed chief executive officer of Crane, effective immediately. He was also elected to the board of directors. Mitchell, 50, joined...
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported fourth quarter 2013 earnings of $0.84 per diluted share, compared to $0.79 per share in...
A recent post on the MEI blog gives industry members the first glimpse of the future of MEI and Crane as a single company in the vending industry. Read blog.
Crane Co. announced it has completed the acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings.The preliminary agreement was announced Dec. 21, 2012 that Crane Co. would purchase MEI Conlux Holdings...
Crane Co. announced that the European Commission has approved the definitive agreements to implement the licensing and divestiture commitments by Crane Co. related to its pending...
Crane Co. reported third quarter 2013 earnings of $0.97 per diluted share, compared to $0.99 in the third quarter of 2012. Third quarter 2013 results included transaction-related...
Crane Co. announced that it has reached an agreement with sellers of MEI Conlux Holdings (MEI), on revised terms for the acquisition of MEI. As previously announced, the European...
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported second quarter 2013 earnings of $0.93 per diluted share, compared to $1.07 in the second...
Crane Co. reported that the European Commission issued a press release in connection with Crane Co.'s pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings. The commission cleared the pending...
Crane Merchandising Systems offers its new “Get Connected” program for cashless capabilities. Following a successful field trial where it partnered with a new payment processing...
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, announced that the European Commission has extended its initial review period to rule on the planned...
On June 21, forty-nine of Crane Merchandising Systems’ new Media machines with 7-inch touchscreens were installed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as part of ...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced the commercial launch of its new “Get Connected” program for cashless capabilities. Following a successful field trial where it partnered...
At the AVEX 2013 vending and water exhibition, Crane Payment Solutions exhibited its high quality payment systems and technologies and received positive feedback from visitors...
V-Engineering gives vending operators an opportunity to see the challenges, solutions and innovations of the vending, micro market and office coffee service industry.
Culinary Ventures Vending (CVV) in Union, N.J. is dedicated to vending — specifically vending machines. The 43-route vending company, which serves the tri-state area of New Jersey...
As the number of Generation Y consumers continues to grow, so has the emphasis on innovative technology. Consumers want to be wowed with new and exciting equipment, and will be...
Crane Co. recently announced that Eric C. Fast, chief executive officer, will retire from Crane Co. in January 2014. Fast joined Crane in 1999 as president and chief operating...
Crane Co. reported first quarter 2013 earnings from continuing operations of $0.99 per diluted share, compared to $0.86 in the first quarter of 2012. First quarter 2013 results...
Crane Merchandising Systems’ Streamware brand announced that Culinary Ventures Vending, a vending operation based in Union, N.J., has purchased 3,000 of Crane's Currenza™ Navigator...
Lieberman Companies is pleased to announce that NAMA’s Eric Dell and Crane Streamware’s Laurin Miller will host seminars at its 34th Annual Vending Food and Equipment Show on ...
Crane Co. reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings from continuing operations of $0.79 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.18 per share in the fourth quarter of 2011. Fourth ...
Crane Co. announced the appointment of Max H. Mitchell as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Mitchell, 49, has served as executive vice president and...
Crane Merchandising Systems recently announced the release of VendMAX 5.0.5, the latest software upgrade to the company’s Streamware-branded vending management system (VMS). VendMAX...
Crane Merchandising Systems announced that Suzanne Russell, senior area sales manager, has retired after more than 29 years with the company. Russell first joined Crane in 1984...
What’s a former national hotel executive doing in the rough-and-tumble, work-a-day vending business in Orlando, Fla.?Gary Arwin is leveraging the skills he acquired in nearly ...
The annual meeting for the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) featured a presentation on the association’s “iSpot” awards, recognizing innovation in vending, ...
To show consumers the latest and most advanced vending machines, products and technologies, the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is hosting a “Gratitude Event...
The vending, coffee and onsite foodservice industry’s most cutting edge advances are being recognized as the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) unveils the names...
Scott Meskin, president of Black Tie Services Inc. in Baltimore, Md. is in the process of converting all snack machines to include gum trays that can vend blister pack gum. The...
The vending machine repair program in Philadelphia, Pa. will send students to the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Expo this year for the first time in 15 years...
When Andy and Bonnie Stein started Mark Vend Co. in suburban Chicago in 1962, they had one employee, two trucks, and a few dozen machines that dispensed only cigarettes. Fast-...
Since launching its groundbreaking industry growth strategy (IGS) at last year’s OneShowSM, the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has been busy sending positive...
VendTek Wholesale Equipment, Inc., based in Wixom, Mich. had its official grand opening and open house recently. VendTek had its new 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility...
A big highlight of the Southeastern Vending Association Convention in Destin, Fla. last week was a panel discussion on the future of vending that included representatives of three...
A stock strategists recently wrote in Forbes magazine that Crane Co. continues to return value to shareholders as it recently raised its dividend and full year guidance. This ...
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported that second quarter 2011 earnings per diluted share increased 27 percent to $0.85 compared...
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) announced its 2011 board of directors which begins its new term.Brad Ellis, NCE, president of Crane Merchandising Systems...
Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc. and USA Technologies, Inc. announced a 3-year agreement to deliver a combined cashless vending solution to Crane customers in North America. ...
