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Protective Equipment Vending Machines

The RapidPPE2go Vending Machine Will Sell PPE

— June 24, 2020 — Business
The RapidPPE2go vending machine — launched by business partners Tristan Matthews and Lauren Lehane — was designed to easily and safely distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PEE) to the masses. The machine will be launched in the Swan Walk shopping and business will also be able to purchase supplies ideal for entrance areas to protect both staff and customers alike.

The PapidPPE2go vending machine will sell a variety of products including individually wrapped respirator face masks, durable neoprene respiratory face masks with valve, 3 ply disposable protective face masks in a pack of 10, 3 ply disposable protective face masks individually wrapped, SaniHands antibacterial hand wipes, and Dettol antibacterial Aloe Vera hand gel in 50ml bottles.


Image Credit: RapidPPE2go
Trend Themes
1. Contactless Vending Machines - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate contactless payment options and touchless dispensing mechanisms for a safer and more convenient vending experience.
2. Hygiene-focused Retail Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop retail-specific vending machines that offer a range of hygiene products to address growing health and safety concerns.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Distribution - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement automated PPE vending machines in public spaces to ensure easy access to necessary protective gear.
Industry Implications
1. Vending Machine Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with PPE suppliers to create specialized vending machines that cater to the demand for protective equipment in various settings.
2. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand product offerings of retail vending machines to include PPE, positioning stores as one-stop destinations for essential supplies.
3. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate PPE vending machines in hospitals and clinics to streamline the distribution and availability of protective gear for medical professionals.
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