MEI in the US has received two iSpot Innovation Awards from the National Automatic Merchandising Association for the Payment Systems and Devices division.

The Conlux MCM5 coin changer took home gold for its auto cassette programming feature and the Easitrax Advance 5000 telemeter was recognised with silver for its offline data recorder feature.

"We congratulate MEI Conlux for its innovation and helping to lead our industry forward through technology, image and creativity," said LyNae Schleyer, senior director of education for the NAMA OneShow and Education. "This year's iSpot Innovation Award winners are truly creating our industry's leading-edge technology. We applaud each winner for their groundbreaking work developing advances that will lead our industry into the future."

Chuck Reed, marketing director at MEI, added: "MEI is honoured that the association recognised both the MCM5 and Advance 5000 with this distinguished award. We are also excited about the notable benefits, specifically in productivity and profitability, that operators will experience using both these new products."