VENDNET NAMED MASTER DISTRIBUTOR OF CONLUX PRODUCTS TO THE AMERICAS

Des Moines, Iowa - Vendnet, a Wittern Group Company, and a premier provider of parts and service for the vending industry is proud to announce it's partnership with MEI to be the master distributor of Conlux branded payment systems to the Americas.  Vendnet is the parts and service arm of the Wittern Group of Companies, one of the worlds's leading providers of vending machines and currently celebrating its 75^th Anniversary of manufacturing automatic vending equipment. MEI is a global leader in payment acceptance systems used widely in vending, gaming, transport and retail applications. These payment systems provide a perfect compliment to the full line of vending machines manufactured, financed and distributed by The Wittern Group and its affiliate companies.

Beginning in December 2006, Vendnet will be positioned to service and fulfill orders of Conlux payment systems for the Full Line Vending market, including NBM-3000 Series bill validators and CCM5 Series coin changers.

About MEI

MEI, headquartered in West Chester, PA USA, holds the world's largest installed base of unattended payment systems, handling in excess of 2 billion transactions per week in over 90 countries.  The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s, followed by the first electronic non-contact bill validator, and more recently its credit card capability and vending management solution.  It is the leading supplier of vending cashless systems in Japan.  Its products are in widespread use in the vending, bottling, gaming, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets. For more information on MEI and its products, visit www.meigroup.com or call 1-800-345-8215.

The Conlux brand is the leading payment systems product in Japan and has been distributed in North America since 1985.  

About The Wittern Group

Founded October 13th, 1931, The Wittern Group boasts a proud history of quality products and dependable service.  Our company provides a full range of products and services to meet small or large vending needs including design, manufacturing, financing, national and international sales, multiple vending asset management, re-manufacturing programs, parts, support services and more.

Vendnet (www.vendnetusa.com) is a parts and service provider to the vending industry providing fast, reliable shipment of vending related parts world wide.  With a network of more than 465 service providers throughout North America, Vendnet is your source for technical assistance for many makes and models. Vendnet is at your service with a repair facility capable of handling everything from electronic circuit board and dollar bill acceptor repairs to complete machine overhauls.