When E.ON’s Connah’s Quay power
station was looking for an automated
solution to its PPE storage and
distribution, three specialist vending
companies helped make its idea a
reality.

With a vending machine supplied
by Intelligent Vending and Apogee
International, Quintus Systems was
able to integrate its versatile EPnet
Cashless payment system with
E.ON’s own security access system to
create a tailor-made solution.

The spiral operated vending
machine stocks the most frequently
needed items such as protective
eyewear, safety gloves, dust masks
and ear defenders. All E.ON staff
need to do is to bring their proximity
tag close to the machine reader and
then make their selection.

Every transaction is recorded in
real time and reported back to a
remote PC, which collates and
aggregates details of all equipment
dispensed by type, by time period
and by user name.