Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1956)

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MERCHANDISE MART * news of products for the theatre refreshment service and their manufacturers New Automatic Vendor For 16 Kinds of Items A vending machine for 16 selections of candy bars, gum and cookie packs has been added to the line of automatic vendors manufactured by the Northwestern Corporation, Morris, 111. The new model is cataloged as the “Sweet 16.” To operate, according to the manufacturer, only a couple of seconds is required for selection, depositing coin and pulling the handle for actuation of the mechanism. When any column is empty, the magazine locks and an “Empty” sign appears. Total unit capacity is between 500 and 600 according to the nature of the items. The 16 magazines are mounted in a large drum type holder which rotates on radial thrust ball bearings. There are eight drop shelf magazines of either 20 or 30 capacity each. Four 20’s and four 30’s are furnished unless otherwise specified. Each shelf functions entirely independently of the others and each is removable from the front without the use of tools. A drop shelf magazine will handle a product of 6x2-9/16x114 inches, maximum. There are eight stack magazines, designed for fast loading, each 27 y2 inches in height. Stack magazines are available in sizes to fit all popular merchandise, and are interchangeable without the use of tools. The capacity of a stack magazine depends upon the thickness of the item with which it is loaded. A standard coin mechanism operates with nickels and dimes. Each of 16 selections may be individually set to vend for either 5<t, 10<i or 15<h A nickel change is returned if a dime is used for a 5 <t purchase, or if two dimes are used for a 15<^ purchase. A special coin mechanism operates with nickels, dimes and pennies. Each selection may be set to vend for any amount from 5 to 19 cents. Nickel change is returned in the same manner as with the standard coin mechanism. The use of pennies is required for odd cent purchases. The cabinet has a full length door and is available in solid or two-tone colors. It is mounted on four 4-inch ball feet, which are adjustable in height up to 1 inch. Fountainette Models With Lever Action Pumps Featured on several new models of the “Fountainette,” by Helmco-Lacy, Inc., Chicago, are level action pumps instead of the plunger type pumps previously used. The new pumps are made of stainless steel and are said to be adjustable for “perfect portion control” of toppings for desserts and sundaes. The new models are available with a variety of pump and ladle services and come either in all stainless steel construction or a combination of stainless steel and china bowls. The manufacturer states that the new units fit all standard freezer cabinet openings from 10 to 12-inches wide and from 19to 24 inches long; in addition, they fit the new double-lid cabinet models without the need of a divider bar. A New Hot Dog Broiler With Warm Bun Dispenser A new frankfurter broiler with an automatic warm bun dispenser as an integral part of the unit, has been placed on the market by Medalie Manufacturing liquid popping oil offers ! rich butterlike flavor, * for your popcorn! '/ all these other advantages: • golden color • appetizing aroma • fewer duds • less cost per bag • all-weather pouring • measures accurately— no waste • stores easily— no fire hazard by the Popping Oil Specialists To The Nation Simonin, Philadelphia 34, Pa. BETTER REFRESHMENT MERCHANDISING 39