Crane Convenience is the latest expression of CPI’s commitment to innovation, design, and customer success. As a sub-brand under Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), it represents a focused effort to bring premium, intuitive, and lifestyle-driven vending experiences to modern workplaces and public spaces—without losing sight of the legacy that built it.
A Legacy of Innovation
Crane Co., founded in 1855, has long been a name synonymous with industrial excellence. Over the decades, it expanded into vending and payment technologies through strategic acquisitions and product innovation. Brands like National Vendors, Dixie-Narco, and Polyvend helped shape the vending landscape with automated merchandising equipment that set industry standards.
In 2020, Crane Co. merged Crane Merchandising Systems (CMS)—a leader in vending machines for snacks, beverages, and coffee—with Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). This integration brought together machine and payment technologies under one roof, creating a holistic solution for customers in the convenience services industry. The merger allowed CPI to offer a unified portfolio of vending equipment, cashless payment systems, and asset management software—streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience.
CPI and the Formation of Crane NXT
In 2023, Crane Holdings Company separated into two publicly traded entities, leading to the formation of Crane NXT. Crane NXT became the parent company of CPI and Crane Currency, focusing on advanced industrial technologies and secure transaction solutions.
CPI, now operating under Crane NXT, continues to serve over 100 countries with one of the world’s largest installed bases of payment systems. Its portfolio includes bill and coin validators, recyclers, vending machines, and software platforms—all designed to deliver secure, efficient, and user-friendly experiences.
Introducing Crane Convenience: A Sub-Brand Under CPI
To better define and elevate its vending and coffee business, CPI introduced Crane Convenience as a sub-brand. This brand is not a new company or a replacement for CPI—it’s a focused identity that reflects CPI’s commitment to modern, lifestyle-oriented vending experiences.
Crane Convenience is designed to:
- Highlight premium vending and coffee solutions
- Emphasize intuitive design and seamless integration
- Create a clear identity for customers seeking vending and convenience services
It builds on CPI’s legacy while offering a refined experience tailored to today’s workplaces, campuses, and hospitality environments.
Vending vs. Convenience Services
While traditional vending focuses on dispensing snacks, beverages, and other items through automated machines, convenience services encompass a broader ecosystem of solutions designed to enhance the consumer experience.
Vending:
- Transactional
- Product-focused
- Often limited to snacks and drinks
Convenience Services:
- Experience-driven
- Includes coffee stations, micro markets, and self-service kiosks
- Integrated with payment systems, data analytics, and service platforms
Crane Convenience operates at the intersection of these two worlds—offering vending machines that are not just functional, but part of a larger, connected experience.
Our Pillars of Excellence
Holistic Design
We believe vending works best when everything is built to work together. From hardware to software, payments to service, our systems are designed as one—so operators can focus on growth, not troubleshooting.
Reliability and Quality
Every product is engineered for durability and performance. Fewer service calls, faster setup, and long-term dependability are built into everything we do.
Expert Partnership
We bring deep expertise to every engagement, helping customers make smart decisions and solve complex challenges. We’re not just a vendor—we’re a partner invested in your success.
Ease and Efficiency
Our systems are intuitive to set up, easy to manage, and designed to reduce operational burden—so you can serve customers without adding to your workload.
“Crane Convenience is not a new company—it’s a focused brand built on CPI’s legacy, designed to meet the needs of today’s modern vending environments.”
Crane Convenience reflects CPI’s ongoing commitment to innovation, customer success, and premium vending experiences. It’s a brand built on trust, engineered for performance, and designed for the future of convenience.
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