The earliest vending machine was created in the 1st century AD to dispense holy water, while modern vending machines first became widespread in Japan, where there is approximately one machine per 23 people. According to an infographic, over half of current vending machines are located in offices and manufacturing buildings, with the overall industry generating around $7 billion in annual revenue.

1. VENDING MACHINES
FACTS
THE FIRST VENDING DEVICE WAS CREATED IN
THE FIRST CENTURY A.D. TO DISPENSE
SPIRITUALLY PURIFYING WATER
Japan has the highest number of vending machines
per capita, with about one machine for every
twenty-three people.
55% Office or
Manufacturing buildings
45% other locations
The vending machine
industry, on average,
draws around $ 7
billion (USD) in
revenue every
year!
Infographic prodvied by:
www.247vendingmachines.com.au