Sanden
SANDEN, global expert in thermodynamics technologies, is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of heating and cooling solutions in the world. With 54 locations in 23 countries, SANDEN develops and produces:
- – Complete systems for automotive air conditioning
- – Heating equipment based on natural CO2 refrigerants
- – Beverage and snack vending machines
- – Refrigerated showcases
SANDEN high quality and innovative solutions improve the daily life of consumers and professionals all around the world. Keeping drinks fresh, air-conditioning car or heating home are one of our prime objectives.
SandenVendo GmbH
SandenVendo GmbH in Europe has been making significant advancements in the vending industry for many decades and is a powerful partner for excellence in quality, reliability and service.
We are a “one-stop shop supplier”, offering a wide variety of vending equipment for hot and cold beverages, snacks and ice cream, but also related products such as sophisticated payment systems and premium coolers.
Originally based in Dallas, Texas, USA, SandenVendo GmbH continues to deliver the highest standard product diversity since the beginning of its operations over 80 years ago.
As part of the Japanese Sanden Corporation since 1988, SandenVendo GmbH is your global partner in vending and cooling technology, backed by numerous production and service facilities around the world.
GLOBAL MARKET SHARE
Retail system
30% Global Market Share
Automotive system
25% Global Market Share
SANDEN KEY NUMBERS
SANDEN, global specialist in heating and cooling technologies, are recognized as one of the leading companies in thermodynamics both in the automotive industry and mobile appliances such as food refrigeration.
1943
Our story
began
13398
Employees
worldwide
75
Years since the company’s
establishment
500000
Vending machines
produced
282
282 Billion Yen
annual revenue in 2016
23
Countries
operated in
54
Business
location
SandenVendo Vision
Become an “Excellent Company” supporting the “Global” growth of SDRS as Manufacturer for Food Related Equipment
More than 500,000
vending machines produced
Participation in five
Olympic Games
13,398 employees
Key supplier for main
European Drink & Snacks
producers
HISTORY
1930s
1931
Vendorlator Inc. founded in
Fresno, California
1937
Vendo Co. founded in
Kansas City, Missouri
1950s
1956
Vendo Co. merges with Vendorlator Inc.
1960s
1961
Subsidiaries established
in Germany, France and Belgium
1965
Set up of production facility
in Casale, Northern Italy
1967
Subsidiary established in Spain
1980s
1988
Vendo becomes part of the
Sanden Corporation
1990s
1997
First expansion of
the Casale factory, Italy
1999
Second expansion of
the Casale factory, Italy
2000s
2000
Acquisition of Vendhall UK
2002
Start of cooler and coinage business in Europe
New factory established
in Akagi, Japan
2004
First vending machine
equipped with CO2
Additional offices established:
Vendo France, Vendo Belgium
2005
Vendo is renamed as SandenVendo
2007
Launch of COMBI and SNACK
2009
Launch of GFV
2010s
2011
50th Anniversary of European Operations
2012
Launch of New Design Line
2013
Start of Coffee business
2014
SIE (Sanden International Europe Ltd.)
becomes the new shareholder
of SandenVendo Europe
2015
50th Anniversary of Factory in
Italy
2015
New Coffee machine Development
2019
SandenVendo GmbH
becomes the new shareholder
of SandenVendo Europe
PRODUCTION
The production department is the heart of our company, where we create our innovative products to be tested and then placed on the market.
Our workers work in compliance with health and safety regulations, to ensure that the entire environment is as safe as possible, with respect to human rights, and endeavouring to provide the best conditions within the workplace.
Production is divided into various departments, to manage work more efficiently, and to keep the whole production flow under control: from the cutting and bending sheet metal department, through to welding, painting, foaming and quality control, where the products are subjected to testing, and of course the production line, pre-assembly and assembly.
The cooling system that is added to all distributors is assembled in production with components, some of which come directly from the headquarters in Japan, the flagship of SandenVendo.
R&D
The Research and Development Office is responsible for researching and developing innovative new solutions that will then be applied to the industrialization of the vending machines.
The R&D offices work closely with the production department maintaining a continuous exchange of ideas and information with the production staff.
The R&D department staff use advanced software designing machines and technical components and work with the highest commitment to continuously improve the products that SandenVendo offers its customers.
Sanden, sustainable manufacturing.
The Sanden Corporation in Japan, the headquarters of SandenVendo, is a machinery manufacturer supplying products for the Automotive, Vending and Living & Environment Business sectors.
Under its Management Policy: “to create corporate values for the environment”, the company is working on harmonizing environmental preservation and business activity whilst setting the environment as a core business objective.
Some of the environmentally friendly products developed by Sanden are:
- – Eco-Cute (Domestic-use Heat Pump with CO2 compressor), a CFC free heat pump for vending machines with LED illumination, an automotive air-conditioning system which provides low energy consumption.
- – The company utilizes its unique product environmental index in order to visualize the environmental performance of its products.
The company is also working on evaluating and analyzing the environmental burden from the material procurement stage to distribution, consumption and disposal stage of its products.
In particular Sanden is working on the conservation of biodiversity. The company established “The Sanden Forest/Akagi Plant” in 2002, a complex of manufacturing and forest areas located on the southern slopes of Mount Akagi in Gunma prefecture, Japan.
This site, established with the concept of developing “a factory for the 21st century in harmony with nature”, introduced a large-scale, close-to-nature construction method for the first time as a private company which secures harmony and continuity with the surrounding environment. The company contributes to the conservation of the area through the protection of rare species. The company also utilizes the site by providing an area for natural environment experiences in cooperation with non-profit organizations.
In 2011, Sanden Corporation was recognised by The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as one of the seven best practice companies in the world for “Sustainable Manufacturing”. In October 2012, the company participated the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties held in India where it introduced its activities for sustainable manufacturing as well as activities carried out in the Sanden Forest/Akagi Plant.
SANDEN FOREST
Since 2002
Harmonious coexistence between nature and industry
- 2008 METI Award
- 2011 Introduced by OECD
- 2012 MOE Award Introduced in COP11
- 2013 Prime Minister Award
- 2014 Introduced in COP12
- Relationship with local communities
- NPO Akagi Club
- NPO Akagi Sizen-Juku (150 parties)
- Akagi Eco-Tourism Promotion Committee