We're here to help you. Our longevity and success is just reward for hard work in the vending industry and our customer-centric approach. Graddons is your vending partner.
About Us
Established over 80 years ago, Graddon Vending was founded by Victor Harold Graddon, one of the first in the UK to vend milk. From early refrigerated milk machines in Plymouth to today’s advanced automated retail environments, innovation has always shaped our journey.
Acquired by Compass Group UK & Ireland in 2025, we now deliver far more than traditional vending, providing a full range of unattended smart retail solutions. Operating from Bristol and Plymouth, we combine regional expertise with modern technology and dependable service across the South West and beyond.
A PROUD HISTORY OF VENDING EXCELLENCE
Pioneering Vending & Smart Retail Innovation Since 1940
Better for the environment, better for you.
OUR INITIATIVES
All of our Teas, Coffees and Hot Chocolates are certified by either Fair Trade or the Rainforest Alliance. So you can enjoy your hot beverage with peace of mind.
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Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance
In 2020, we introduced compostable and recyclable paper cups. We increased our canned drink range by 300% and delisted all single-use plastics from our cold drinks range.
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Less Plastic with More Choice
Surplus food is offered to local charities in the first instance, making a true difference to local communities. The leftover food we have is sent to anaerobic digestion to be used for energy.
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No More Landfill Food Waste
Televend is a AI-powered system that gives us insight into machine usage and demand, providing us with real time data and insights that optimises our service routes and help us implement sustainability initiatives at different locations.
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Televend: Automated Retail
100% of our machines are professionally refurbished for reuse or recycled at the end of their life. As technology advances, we ensure past machines don't hurt the environment.
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Recycled and Reused Machines
Using electric and hybrid vehicle for many of our services helps us cut down on our carbon emissions; thereby decreasing the overall footprint of your business.
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Electric Vehicles for Non-Core Work
Televend provides us with real-time data on our machines that help with stock management, service scheduling and promoting sustainability.
Avoiding your stock getting depleted, while reducing unnecessary visits. Televend gives us an accurate insight into when and where machines require a visit, creating efficient routes that minimise our environmental impact.
In addition to making environmental friendliness intuitive, Televend also empowers you to find purchasing patterns in your product sales, identifying trends that make your machine(s) profitable.
What is Televend?
We have a diverse range of cutting-edge vending solutions.
Our offerings span from cashless and contactless vending, delivering the latest in payment technology, to expansive promotional media screens that keep you connected with your staff, customers and other visitors.
We're committed to providing all of our clients with innovative, advanced vending solutions that redefine the vending experience.
Smart Vending Solutions
We cover the whole of the South West, from Penzance in Cornwall all the way up to Cheltenham, Swindon, Bournemouth and across to Wales.
As part of Amplifi - Compass Group UK & Ireland’s fastest-growing automated retail division - we benefit from strong buying power and strategic supplier partnerships. This enables competitive pricing, access to leading technologies, and enhanced client value.
Backed by national scale and regional expertise, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality, service, or reliability.
We pass on these savings to you and can provide a service to any location throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland when you get in touch with us.
