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APG Cash Drawer Merges with Cash Bases to Create a World-Class Cash Drawer Technology Company
Global Cash Drawer Organizations Unite to Expand Cash Management Solutions at the Point of Sale
MINNEAPOLIS – Sept. 4th, 2015- APG Cash Drawer, LLC, and Cash Bases Group Limited of Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom announce the merger of their two companies. Both companies are worldwide leaders in the manufacture of cash drawers, mobile cash drawer solutions and other POS integration related products. This union creates a leading cash management solution company, differentiated by its ability to deliver innovative technologies with an expanding customer base. “We share a common heritage; we both have over thirty years of cash drawer experience and have deep seeded roots in our respective territories,” stated Mark J. Olson, President of APG Cash Drawer. “This merger strategically positions us to serve our customers on a global scale and allows us to continue to execute on our long term vision of being the recognized leader in the cash drawer marketplace. The technologies of the two companies are very complimentary and bring an even greater choice to customers on a worldwide basis. This merger brings Cash Bases’ highly innovative SMARTtill cash management technology to the North American marketplace, and expands the APG mass customization capabilities in the European marketplace. We aim to expand our global operating performance, supply chain, and technology capabilities by offering the most innovative cash management solutions for retail, grocery, hospitality, and convenience store industries.” “We are truly excited to bring these two great companies together,” stated Philip Stone, Managing Director of Cash Bases. “Our two operating cultures are very similar; we each share a commitment to excellence and a goal of continual improvement which will yield many synergies and benefits to our customers in the years ahead. This merger is a strategic opportunity and will be a catalyst for accelerating innovative product development in the competitive and dynamic POS marketplace. To meet the needs of today’s connected consumer, we will expand our technical capabilities and footprint worldwide to provide customers with the leading-edge products they expect and desire. As ISO9000 certified companies, we both share a commitment to excellence and are dedicated to manufacturing solutions to help solve our customers’ problems today and in the future.” The combined company’s corporate headquarters remains at the current APG location in Minneapolis, and Mr. Olson continues to serve as President and CEO at the corporate level, overseeing all of the company operations. More info: APG Cash Drawer and Cash Bases Merge for World-Class Technology and Service
About APG Cash Drawer, LLC Utilizing flexible manufacturing techniques, APG manufactures a wide range of highly durable and dependable cash drawers that are delivered quickly to the marketplace. APG has built a reputation as the supplier of choice for retail, hospitality and mobile cash drawer solutions for thousands of customers throughout the world. To learn more about APG’s products, visit www.cashdrawer.com or call 763-571-5000. Follow us on Twitter at @apgcashdrawer and on Facebook.
About Cash Bases Cash Bases is a leading manufacturer of high quality cash drawers. For over 30 years, Cash Bases has been providing products to enhance security and efficiency at Point of Sale to market leading retailers, financial institutions, post offices, hospitality and restaurant groups, petrol stations and many other customers throughout the world. Learn more at www.cashbases.net/