Promoting their products as “The Nation’s Finest Vendors”, in this ad the Automatic Products Co. is advertising their “Sodashoppe”, “Smokeshop 612” and “Refresh-o-Mat” vending machines. The Automatic Products Co. has been in business since 1949. Today they are owned by the Crane Company and are the leading manufacturer of glassfront snack, hot and cold beverage and frozen food vending machines. These 3 different 1950’s era vending machines illustrate the diversity in machines that evidently date back to the very beginning of this company. Note the Art Deco design and chrome detail that are part of the sleek design in all 3 of these models.

Manufactured by:
Automatic Products Co.
250 West 57th St.
New York, NY

Factories:
Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota

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