Glass Bottle Vending: Planning a Superstack C26 Drinks Range

Glass bottle vending needs a plan built around the bottle itself. Height, diameter, shape and the way customers collect the drink all deserve attention. Before choosing a machine, put together the exact bottled range you want to sell and ask for a demonstration with those products.

Why consider the Superstack C26?

The SandenVendo B&C Design Superstack C26 catalogue identifies glass bottle vending as a purpose of this model. It lists six selections or columns. This gives buyers a useful starting point for a focused drinks range, rather than assuming that one cabinet can offer every bottle in a supplier’s catalogue.

A hotel, workplace or leisure venue can begin by identifying a few drinks that suit its customers. However, the final choice should depend on demonstrated bottle compatibility and an achievable refill plan.

Build a bottle specification sheet

Record the brand, pack size and dimensions for each proposed product. Include a photograph and keep a physical sample. Two drinks sold in the same nominal volume may use different bottle shapes, so volume alone is not a reliable compatibility check.

• Note the bottle’s widest point and overall height.
• Include the cap and any raised label or sleeve.
• Ask for the correct loading arrangement for each format.
• Request usable capacity with the chosen bottles.

Keep the approved list with the refill instructions. If a supplier later changes its packaging, check the new bottle before loading it as a routine replacement.

Watch the complete delivery and collection process

Ask for repeated demonstrations using the intended bottles. Watch how the item reaches the collection area and how easily a customer can lift it out. Discuss how the operator should respond to a damaged bottle or a failed delivery, and obtain the manufacturer’s relevant handling instructions.

Also think about the surrounding venue. Decide where customers can leave empty bottles and who manages that area. Keep the collection point clear so that used containers do not obstruct access to the machine.

Choose a range that staff can replenish reliably

Six selections encourage a deliberate shortlist. Give priority to products with clear demand and a dependable supply route. Record sales by selection, then compare them with the effort required to move and load stock.

For example, a slow-selling variety might occupy space that would better support a popular choice. Review actual results before expanding the menu or making claims about future sales.

Our beverage vending range helps you compare formats. Bring your bottle list to a discussion with our team, alongside the questions in our quote comparison guide. Contact us to assess a Superstack C26 setup for your site.