GOTTA GO WIRELESS AND AVT

In the early 1990’s, when the cellular phone phenomenon began to unfold in the United States, a very clever businessman by the name of Karl Stender had the vision and intestinal fortitude to see where the mobile phone market was staged to go. He realized the obvious popularity and how everyone would eventually go mobile. Working in the trade show business for nearly ten years, Karl realized the future and unbelievable growth rate of this exciting business. So in 1997, Mr. Stender joined Compass Wireless, driving sales from zero to $6.6 million in just five years--that’s inspiring from anyone’s perspective! During that time, he had a ground breaking revelation to make it convenient for customers to obtain cellular products and accessories by purchasing them through vending machines – a concept that could change the cellular industry forever! Read Entire Article

AVT Featured on Business Week

High-Tech Vending Vending machines offer more than food March 24 - Americans now spend an estimated $21 billion a year buying food and drinks from vending machines and their choices are going upscale. Wine now comes in a different kind of box -- a metal one. Vending machines are dispensing everything from Cabernet and CDs, to iPods, dinner and a movie. These new high-tech machines accept credit cards in addition to the standard cash. We show you the latest trends in vending, from superfast food to high-end products. Article from www.businessweek.com