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MEI Retail Friendly Cash Acceptors Chosen by Hillman Group for Quick-Tag™ Kiosks!
26 July, 2006 - West Chester, PA. USA -
MEI announced that its cash acceptors have been integrated into the Hillman Group's Quick-Tag™ kiosks, installed in more than 3500 pet specialty and retail outlets across the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Quick-Tag™ kiosks allow customers to create affordable, custom engraved personal identification and pet I.D. tags in less than two minutes. The stand-alone system employs a computer-driven engraver, easy-to-use video touch screen, and cash, credit or token payment options for optimal self-service convenience.
"We tested many different bill acceptors because it is a critical component for Quick-Tag's ongoing success and acceptance in new, unattended applications," said Tom Glessner, director of engraving products for the Hillman Group "The MEI unit proved the most reliable, and easy to implement, as well as the most user-friendly for our consumers.
Hillman anticipates continued growth in its current retail base, with new expansion into novelty trade venues, such as theme parks and zoos. To date, they have installed seven kiosks in Disney World, four at Kennedy Space Center and two at the San Diego Zoo.
About The Hillman Group
Founded in 1964, the Hillman Group has grown to be a market leader in distributing hardware, letters, numbers and signs, keys and accessories and engraving technologies. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, their products are found in more than 21,000 retail locations worldwide. Hillman currently services more than 58 countries, with a major presence in Canada, Mexico, South and Central America, and the Caribbean.
About MEI
MEI systems are relied upon for more than 1 billion transactions per week in 90 countries. The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s, followed by the first electronic non-contact note acceptor, and more recently its vending management system. Today MEI has the largest worldwide installed base of unattended payment mechanisms. In 2004, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than 3.5 million note acceptors, 4.5 million coin mechanisms and 1 million control boards worldwide. Its products are in widespread use in the vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets.
