There are around 4 million* vending machines operating throughout Japan, the majority of which sell beverages and cigarettes. More than 90% of these use pushbuttons made by KOHA, noted for their superior dustproof, waterproof, and shock-resistant properties.
Customers have particularly high regard for our patented interlocking pushbuttons, which offer greater flexibility in panel design and save labor in the assembly process.
We have also developed a message board that makes vending machines more appealing. We are now actively tapping new markets for message boards providing real-time information and colored identification buttons for easier selection of goods.
*According to the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association (2008)
Interlocking Pushbuttons
Our interlocking pushbuttons can be attached directly to the acrylic board on the front of the vending machine. They are available in units containing multiple buttons. Interlocking pushbuttons allow much greater panel design and layout flexibility, because the machine manufacturer can decide how many buttons are required. Machine production costs are also reduced thanks a lower number of processes involved.
Single Pushbuttons
More than 90% of beverage and cigarette vending machines in Japan have pushbuttons made by KOHA. Our pushbuttons are used to display product selection and show which items are sold out. These are patented products featuring KOHA's original mechanical design.
Illumination for Sample Space
The illuminating LEDs developed for vending machines will supersede fluorescent lamps.
These displays are good uniformity with backlighting as same as CCFL's light.
POP Illumination
Illumination for POP ads in vending machines.
White LEDs illuminate the ads.
Illumination for Returned Tray
White LEDs are used to illuminate the "returned-coin tray" and "Product outlet box".
Price Display
The price display can be used to indicate the amount of money put into the machine, as well as the temperature. It can also be used to indicate if the vending machine with a internal sensor. Incorporating a communication functions, the price display can collect information about sales for that vending machine. The numeric display consists of a 7-segment unit that is fabricated by arranging chip LEDs. This technology allows us to produce sizes that are not possible with existing products.
Keyboard
Vending machine remote controller.
This unit can be used to set the internal temperature and prices.
It can also be used to tally sales volumes.
Message Board
Information and ads can be displayed.
This application supports the distribution of site information, event announcements, and news.
