On the recordMarch 12, 2019
In honor of National Vending Day, it is appropriate to celebrate the millions of Americans who get beverages, snacks, and unlimited items from vending machines. Crane Merchandising Systems of Williston, South Carolina, managed by Rich Tucker, is a leading full-service vending solutions provider and employs over 700 associates. Crane is one of the largest employers of the Barnwell County region, and I am grateful for their success creating jobs. The automatic merchandising industry in America promotes an economic impact of nearly $25 billion with 150,000 employees. Not only does the industry meet the needs of consumers around the world, it also contributes $7.21 billion in wages to the economy and pays $3.5 billion in taxes. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
