WAVE GLASSWARE ELIMINATES NEED FOR STRAWS

A new glassware is riding the consumer wave against single-use plastic straws with innovative technology for a simple solution. Wave Glassware creators are inspired by and have teamed up with advocacy group The Last Straw, which notes “the first plastic

EFFICIENT MARKETING FOR PUB GROUPS: WHATWORXS

Local Area Marketing gurus Ian Jackson and Dan Regan have launched WhatWorxs, bringing advanced automation to marketing activities for pub groups. WhatWorxs is a secure cloud-based portal that automates routine marketing activities. It allows a head office and multiple sites

PATRON MEDIA – KEEPING THEM ENGAGED

A long-time hotelier has branched out, bringing a new generation of phone chargers for pubs, to entice those extra minutes and educate patrons on house promos. Anthony White boasts 29 years of pub and club management in Melbourne, working venues

SMART SOLUTIONS SHOW NO-COST SHOE-SHINING VENDING MACHINE

Polishoe is an innovative kiosk-style product offering customers a free three-step shoe polish in just under two minutes, as they watch instructions and a few ads. The stand-alone machine features a place to put the shoe being polished, beneath a

PATRON INSIGHTS VIA HAPPIEST HOUR

Building on a decade’s experience, hospitality platform The Happiest Hour has launched version 2.0, attacking the challenge for venues to attract and retain patrons. Since its launch, The Happiest Hour (THH) has accumulated over 2,400 participating pub venues across Australia,

PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINIS NOW ON TAP

Top-selling coffee liqueur Kahlua has launched Espresso Martini on Tap, producing a perfect cocktail in just 10 seconds. Kahlua is the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, and recognising the immense popularity of the Espresso Martini in Australia

BITE TV OFFERING PUBS FREE VIDEO AND WI-FI

Media giant oOh! has launched a video display and wi-fi service for pubs called Bite TV, providing screens and internet at no cost to venues. Bite TV is a network of high-def screens in key locations such as behind the

RIPPLES MAKING WAVES ON HEADS

A US company has expanded into the liquor game by releasing a machine that prints text or images directly onto the head of a beer. Ripples launched with a machine that could print high-res images and any text onto the

CELLAR SYSTEM INNOVATION SAVING MORE THAN SPACE

Leading cellar gas supplier SpeedGas has released a new system improving bulk gas storage and delivery, to reduce cost and space. The Brookvale-based company began over 20 years ago supplying helium gas, and diversified into specialty gas and equipment supply