The Forgotten Story of Salesmaker Vending Machines and Dr Pepper’s Mid-Century Rise
Explore the history of Salesmaker vending machines, their Chicago origins with Highway Steel Products, and their partnership with Dr Pepper. Discover how these vintage machines defined America’s mid-century vending boom.
“Help Yourself”: Coca-Cola’s ICY-O and the Rise of Self-Service in the 1920s
In the 1920s, the Coca-Cola ICY-O dispenser captures a pivotal moment in U.S. history when soda fountains and self-service collided to define a new era of American refreshment culture.
Cavalier Unveils a New Complete Line of High-Quality Coolers for Coca-Cola in 1958
The Cavalier Corporation had a long-standing history of providing high-quality vending solutions that catered to […]
1957 VMC Coin Cooler Product Line Introduction of New Coca-Cola Machines
In January 1957, the Vendorlator Manufacturing Company, commonly known as VMC or Vendorlator, launched a […]
How did Vendo Promote their 1957 We Pull with You in the Big Treasure Hunt Coca-Cola Cooler Pre-Mix Campaign?
In October of 1957, Vendo introduced a groundbreaking promotion targeted at Coca-Cola bottlers and dealers […]
