The EPDWA, formed 10 years ago is the association for POU manufacturers and distributors, with more than 150 members (http://www.epdwa.org). The European Vending Association represents 58 companies and 19 national associations from all the segments (machine and parts manufacturers, operators, payments systems, etc) except for the point-of-use machines (www.vending-europe.eu). The EVA has a proven track record of positively influencing EU policies on behalf of the vending industry and is offering the benefit of its experience & lobbying networks in Brussels to the EPDWA.

The EPDWA has been reviewing its European strategy in an effort to utilise the successful formula that has been widely adopted in the UK. It is believed that as mains fed units start to proliferate through the rest of Europe, the knowledge gained by the association can be used as a benchmark and template for other national governments, suppliers, distributors, as well as end users. The new partnership between the two associations is seen as the starting point for getting this message across Europe.