Where can people, products and possibilities meet? At The NAMA Show! Over 300 booths were packed into the Las Vegas Convention center during April 24-26. Micro markets, vending, coffee services and more were all there - including the Newco team at booth #511. We are a proud bronze sponsor of The NAMA Show 2019.
Did you miss the show? That’s ok, here’s a quick recap. Continue Reading
In 2018 Newco Enterprises took a big step in automating the Fabrication Department by purchasing the new Amada Punch/Laser machine. This machine came in two stages, the punch/laser machine was installed in May of 2018, while the automation side came in November of the same year. After months of training and testing the machine is up and running. We had the opportunity to talk to the CNC Machinist and the head of the Fabrication Department to see how the journey of automation is going. Continue Reading
When researching the perfect coffee maker, there’s a lot to consider: size, format, cost and more. However, one aspect many don’t consider is the machine’s carafe. Your coffee will sit in the carafe for up to hours at a time, so it’s worth understanding how different carafes will affect your morning cup. Let’s break down the two main types of carafes, thermal and glass, and the machines that use them. Continue Reading
Over the last few years, single-cup coffee makers have gone mainstream and become a staple in offices and restaurants across the country. These machines, made popular by brands like Keurig and Nespresso, use specially made capsules with pre-measured levels of coffee grinds in order to brew anywhere from a single cup to a whole carafe of fresh coffee.
However, these capsules aren’t without drawbacks, and many sophisticated coffee drinkers are choosing new, soft coffee pods over traditional plastic capsules. Let’s break down the difference between K-Cups and coffee pods. Continue reading “Coffee Pods vs. K-Cups”
Every year the National Automatic Merchandising Association, aka NAMA, put’s on the world’s largest Coffee Services Event. NAMA CTW (Coffee, Tea, and Water) Show features new technologies and industry trends that impacts the coffee services industry. The event offers the opportunity to network with industry colleagues and sit in on the many education sessions that are offered, one of which our CFO, Karen Webster participated as a panel member. Continue Reading