The Flag Company, Inc. Expands Collaboration with Longtime Machine Parts Manufacturer of Flagpole Beacon and Targets Growing Robotics Division

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 24, 2014

The Flag Company, Inc.’s longtime manufacturing partner, Watts Machine and Manufacturing, is reaching for a wider online presence and larger customer base, thanks to this new team effort that has produced a new Watts web site targeting a larger market, in addition to growing Watts’ robotic gripper and custom parts divisions.

The Flag Company, Inc.’s Flagpole Beacons rely on specially developed parts manufactured by Watts Machine and Manufacturing. The casing, designed by Watts, surrounds the LED lights, protecting the LEDs from daily elements all year long, atop a flagpole.

Watts Machine and Manufacturing designs and manufactures aluminum, steel, stainless steel, plastic, and ceramic parts. One of their major items is the Flagpole Beacon for The Flag Company, Inc., and a “flagpole climber” used for cleaning flagpoles. Watts Machine and Manufacturing is also known for their expertise in producing custom parts, machine frames, bases, and robotic “hands” using traditional power tools and advance cutting systems for accurate product outcomes. Custom parts and frames are cut to exact dimensions and produced per customer specifications. All metal plating and coatings are available from Watts. Watts Machine and Manufacturing offers professionalism as well as the very important “Personal Touch” sadly lacking in many businesses today. Watts Machine and Manufacturing prides themselves on “teaming with their customers.”

“We can vouch for the fine quality work produced by Watts Machine and Manufacturing,” says Mike Lawrence, Vice President of The Flag Company, Inc. “With our new, expanded collaborative efforts, we are pleased to bring the Watts’ quality of work and products to more customers, and create new excitement for their expertise.”

“We are excited to launch our new web site and engage in new manufacturing partnerships like the one we’ve enjoyed with The Flag Company,” says Doug Watts, owner of Watts Machine and Manufacturing.

About The Flag Company, Inc.

In addition to being the largest online supplier of flags and flagpoles, The Flag Company, Inc. also manufactures its patented Flagpole Beacon for its Illuminator Series flagpoles and for single sale retrofits. Eighteen distinct categories of customers can choose from an expansive inventory of over 6,500 items.

The Flag Company, Inc. has partnered with a machine and manufacturing company, expanding its capability to provide custom brackets, finials, hardware, etc. for special situations. Additionally, it is collaborating on creating robotic equipment for use in the flagpole industry.

With special and challenging projects a strength for The Flag Company, Inc., resumé high points include flagpoles for Georgetown University in Qatar, the Spiral Rotonde at Aruba International Airport, and Dow Chemical Headquarters in Michigan, and harking back to the 1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta, GA, and prior.

Celebrating 25 years of providing excellent products and customer service, The Flag Company, Inc. appreciates all its loyal customers and hard-working employees as it looks forward to many more years of leading the industry.

The Flag Company, Inc. has web sites targeting its many customer categories: http://www.flagpolewarehouse.com, http://www.valley-forgeflag.com, http://www.feelgoodlightups.com and http://www.toothpickflags.com.

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Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) January 24, 2014

One of the recent trends emerging in the market is the retrofitting of existing vending machines. An intelligent vending machine has a number of advantages over a normal vending machine. However, these advantages come at an additional cost, which many operators may not be willing to bear given the fluctuating economic conditions. Hence, one of the more feasible options for these operators is to retrofit existing vending machines with some of the latest technologies. There are already instances of existing vending machines in Europe that have been retrofitted with LCD screens and contactless card payment facilities. Many operators would prefer to utilize the full life of their existing vending machines before investing in new, more expensive intelligent vending machines.

Analysts forecast the Global Vending Machine market (http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/273349-global-vending-machine-market-2014-2018.html) to grow at a CAGR of 13.31 percent over the period 2013-2018. According to the report, one of the main drivers in this market is the increased need to expand the virtual store space. With the high rentals of brick and mortar retail stores, there is increased need to expand the virtual space of major retail outlets.

The Global Vending Machine Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC region, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the MEA region; it also covers the Global Vending Machine market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in this market is the high cost of rental space. In most parts of the world, particularly Europe, the cost of rental space for intelligent vending machines has increased by 15-20 percent over the past few years.

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The recognizes the following companies as the key players in Global Vending Machine Market: Coin Acceptors Inc., Crane Co., Cubic Corp., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., and MEI Inc.

Other vendors mentioned in the report are 1.800 Vending Inc., Abberfield Technology Pty. Ltd., Adrich Vending International Sp. z o. o., Allied Drink Systems Ltd., American Vending Machine, Inc., Asahi Seiko (Europe) Ltd., Atlas Vending Pte., Ltd., Automated Merchandising Systems Inc., Automaten Glockler GmbH, Autonumis Ltd., Azkoyen SA, Bettavend Ltd., Bianchi Vending Group SpA, Brasilia SpA, Bulk Vending Systems Ltd., Cantaloupe Systems Inc., Canteen Corp., Continental Vending Inc., Crane Merchandising Systems Ltd., DarenthMJS Ltd., Drinkmaster Ltd., ETNA Coffee Technologies Fresh & Honest Café Ltd., Fresh Healthy Vending, Glory Ltd., GTECH Corp., Ingenico S.A., Innovative Vending Solutions LLC, Local Vending, Maas International Group B.V., Manchester Vending Services Ltd., Master Brew Beverage, Inc., Matrix Catering Systems Ltd., Medbox Inc., Panasonic Corp., Royal Vendors Inc., Sanden Vendo America, UK Vending Ltd., USA Technologies Inc., VeriFone Systems, Inc., VendScreen, Inc., and Westomatic Vending Services Ltd.

Global Intelligent Vending Machines Market 2014-2018 (http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/272459-global-intelligent-vending-machines-market-2014-2018.html): Analysts forecast the Global Intelligent Vending Machines market to grow at a CAGR of 52.7 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing labor cost in developed nations. The Global Intelligent Vending Machines market has also been witnessing the increase in R&D spending. However, the high initial investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The Global Intelligent Vending Machines Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Intelligent Vending Machines market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this space are USA Technologies Inc., Cantaloupe Systems Inc., MEI Inc., and Coin Acceptors Inc.

Other vendors mentioned in the report are VeriFone Systems, Inc., Mac-Gray Corp., and Ingenico S.A.

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