Coinadrink Limited is celebrating a proud achievement after being named Best Overall Operator at The Vendies 2026.
Held at the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, on Wednesday 3rd June, The Vendies recognises excellence across the vending and workplace refreshment industry. Representing Coinadrink on the day were Managing Director Tom Williams, his partner, and Credit Controller Dani Pereira.
The award marks a major milestone for the family-run vending machine business, which celebrated its 64th anniversary earlier this year and continues to grow through a combination of innovation, exceptional service and long-standing customer relationships.
“It is an incredibly proud moment to see Coinadrink win Best Overall Operator at The Vendies awards 2026,” said Tom Williams. “To be recognised as the best in the industry is a huge moment for the whole team.”
Coinadrink was recognised for its continued investment in technology, customer service and workplace refreshment innovation, alongside its strong family values and people-first culture. Over the last year, the company has continued to expand sustainably while maintaining the personal service and reliability that has defined the business since 1962.
Innovation remains a key part of Coinadrink’s success story. From becoming the first UK operator to introduce Micro Markets in 2013 to launching its bespoke Smart Fridge solution in 2024, the business continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of modern workplaces. Recent investments in live-data technology and bespoke software platforms have also enabled the business to improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver a more tailored customer experience.
Alongside winning Best Overall Operator, Coinadrink was also highly commended in the Customer Service category, recognising the company’s commitment to responsiveness, reliability and building trusted long-term partnerships with customers across the Midlands.
“Our team work hard day in day out to deliver the best possible service to our customers and this is reward for everything they do,” Tom added. “We are nothing without them.”
The judges also recognised Coinadrink’s strong workplace culture, with many employees having spent decades with the business. Continued investment in apprenticeships, staff development and internal progression has helped create a motivated and experienced team that shares the company’s commitment to service excellence.
“We have achieved consistent and sustainable growth and have proven that delivering a great service at a fair price with a family business culture achieves incredible results,” said Tom. “We’ll be celebrating this one for a while!”
As Coinadrink continues to invest in people, technology and innovation, the awards provide further recognition of the company’s position as one of the UK’s leading independent workplace refreshment operators.
