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About Equipment Innovators Equipment Innovators (EI) has been helping food vending and unattended retail operators move products smarter since 1971. Today, we bring over 200 years of combined experience to one mission: help you protect your products, improve your routes, and grow your margins. In a market where fresh food is growing—but so is waste, cost, and complexity—cold chain performance is everything. That’s where EI stands apart. We don’t build “boxes on wheels.” We take a consultative customer first approach. We design purpose-built, customized transport solutions engineered around your operation. Whether you run vending routes, micro-markets, or last-mile delivery, EI solutions are built to maintain temperature, reduce shrink, improve fuel efficiency and maximize productivity. Our core product lines—OmniVan® refrigerated trucks, OmniCube® transport refrigeration systems, and modular shelving solutions—are designed for real-world routes with frequent stops, tight schedules, and zero room for temperature failure. What Makes EI Different? 1. Built for Cold Chain Integrity Our systems are engineered to maintain consistent temperatures throughout your route—even with frequent door openings. That means fewer temperature excursions, less spoilage, and lower product loss. 2. Flexible, Multi-Temperature Solutions Carry frozen, refrigerated, and ambient products in one vehicle—without compromise. From full refrigeration with cold plate technology or ice pack systems, EI gives you the flexibility to optimize your product mix and reduce capital costs. 3. Cooling That Works—Even When the Engine Doesn’t EI’s off-engine refrigeration keeps products protected during stops, idle time, and service windows. The result: better product integrity, lower fuel costs, and reduced engine wear. 4. Designed for Route Efficiency Every detail—from insulation to layout—is engineered to reduce door-open time, speed up restocking, and improve driver productivity. More stops. Less time. Better results. 5. Built to Last—and Adapt Our lightweight, modular and durable composite bodies are designed to outlast multiple chassis lifecycles, giving you long-term value and flexibility as your business grows. The modular design minimizes repair cost. ________________________________________ Why Operators Choose EI • Reduce product loss and shrink • Maintain food safety and freshness • Improve route efficiency and driver productivity • Lower total cost of ownership • Scale operations with flexible configurations ________________________________________ As product costs rise and fresh offerings expand, the operators who win are those who protect their inventory and maximize every route. EI delivers the tools to do exactly that. Visit Equipment Innovators at Booth 1162 See how our cold chain–focused solutions can help you protect your products—and your bottom line