GVS Assist News Archive
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GVS Assist and Coffeetech Merge
The Perfect Blend
14th March 2011: Drink equipment service giant GVS Assist and leading espresso and premium coffee equipment maintenance specialist ‐ Coffeetech, are joining forces in a "highly strategic" move.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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The Service Supplier to Scanomat UK
GVS Assist chosen as the approved UK Servicer
As of the 1st January 2011 GVS Assist will become the only approved service provider for Scanomat UK's premium quality beverage solutions.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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A Cool Result
Cool Assist services GSK's drinks coolers
Glaxo SmithKline has rationalised its approach to the maintenance of its 35,000 assorted cold drink display units by awarding a single contract to Cool Assist.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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Servicing Ireland
GVS Assist Moves into the Irish Market
The strategic expansion of the GVS Assist group has meant that as of 2010 GVS Assist will be providing a direct service to
Southern Ireland.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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Coffee Machine Update
News update on coffee machinery safety
Following the explosion in a Sainsbury's cafe, the coffee bar trade has been reminded of its responsibility for diligence in the maintenance and care of espresso machines.
See Boughton's Coffee House article here >
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Vantastic!
GVS Assist begins roll out of new vehicle fleet to service technicians
With sustained growth for the organisation, GVS Assist has begun the roll out of new vans to serve its clients in all locations of the UK.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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GVS Assist Expands Northern Operations
Demand for business has let to the opening of a new site
A 22,000 foot operations site in Catelford has been opend by GVS Assist in order to meet increasing demand.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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Royal Mint Set to Launch New Coins
The Royal Mint is planning to introduce new 5p and 10p coins in 2011.
There are industry concerns about the knock‐on effect what this will mean to business. There are approximately 353,000 coin operated vending machines in the UK.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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Auto Vending News
"Four New Looks for GVS"
The employees of General Vending Services returned to work after Easter 2010 to find a new company - well, four to be exact, each with its own distinctive area of expertise and focus within the out-of-home beverages market.
See more from the May 2010 article about GVS Assist in Auto Vending magazine …
Download the article here >>
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New Appointment
Peter Thompson is appointed as Commercial Director
Welcome to Peter Thompson who joined the GVS Assist team as Commercial Director in April 2010 … Peter joined GVS Assist with many years’ experience including working for the originating company GVS grew out of – Wittenborg.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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Changes Afoot?
Specialty Divisions Announced
General Vending Services had roots back to the 1920’s and was primarily a national supplier of vending machine equipment and servicing. However, now the highly successful company is expanding into new areas to meet customer demand.
See our press release as a pdf here >>
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The UK's Best Vending Services Company? ...
M&S Says "It's GVS Assist"
The Cafe Assist brand of GVS has secured a three-year contract with Britain’s flagship retailer, Marks and Spencer … The logistics of maintaining such a huge estate of machines are bewildering – so it will come as no surprise that M&S choose to bring in a specialist supplier to take control and to ensure that each machine operates to its maximum effectiveness day in, day out.
Download full story as pdf >>
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For further news and press release information please contact Charlie Price, Marketing Executive on: charlie.price@gvs.co.uk |
