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*With more than 60% of stand space already sold, organisers say Avex 2009 (10-11 June 09), the international vending and water exhibition, is set to be a successful show. *

Avex 2009 is organised by the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) in partnership with the European Point-of-use Drinking Water Association (EPDWA).

The show will be held at Birmingham’s NEC in the UK, and an evening party is planned for 10 June at the Hilton Metropole.

The UK is the largest single market for vending in Europe, and Avex is popular for overseas companies wanting to sell in the UK or visitors wanting to see the best that vending has to offer.

Avex brings quality buyers from all key sectors – 2007 attracted 7,455 visitors and over 71% were manager level and above.