A unique innovative fully-automatic dispenser for bags and gloves in self-service vegetable and bread sections has been developed by Igea.
Gianluca Goldoni, partner of a Conad store, reports that "it is a very useful idea that makes clients feel safer, which is very important nowadays"- (Photo supplied by Lucio Sighinolfi - Igea Develops)
"The idea came to us before the pandemic, as we wanted to find a dynamic solution to a common problem for big retail chains," explains Lucio Sighinolfi from Igea Develops in Nonantola (Modena).
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The totem was designed according to the following characteristics:
- simple and quick to use by clients and operators. The machine had to be intuitive, as it is used by clients of all ages. Just take the bag or glove and the totem immediately issues another;
- operator management is just as important, and must be swift and intuitive;
- compactness, measuring 35cm x 35cm x h160cm, it is even smaller than standard steel totems;
- modularity, as the glove dispenser can be supplied separately to be installed bread self-service sections where paper bags are not available in rolls;
- modernity and hygiene, with UV rays that contribute to maintaining gloves sterile.
Bruna Lami, owner of Moderna Distribuzione srl in a Sigma store, comments by saying that "I always keep up to date when it comes to innovation and sustainability, and this machine is an excellent idea and an additional service for the clientele" - (Photo provided by Lucio Sighinolfi - Igea Develops)
"It is the perfect technological compromise not to scare clients while at the same time making them feel that stores care about them by investing for their protection and convenience. Feedback has been great wherever Igea dispensers have been installed."
(Photo supplied by Lucio Sighinolfi - Igea Develops)
Advantages compared to traditional solutions
"In addition to the advantages mentioned previously, Igea totems improve the purchasing experience of clients."
"The tests carried out in a few stores have been successful. There is a lot of interest for the product, and we have not even set up a commercial network yet! We are having to reorganize the production process thanks to LinkedIn requests alone."
(Photo supplied by Lucio Sighinolfi - Igea Develops)
"We are also talking to a Spanish dealer enthusiast about the product. Our objective is to widen our European sales network thanks to specialized traders that can manage sales, installations and assistance in their respective countries."
For further information:
Lucio Sighinolfi
+39 342 9359608
Igea Develops
Via Nicolò Copernico, 97
41015 Nonantola (MO)
+39 (0)59 7237893
info@igeadevelops.com
www.igeadevelops.com