http://www.jbosvending.com/ Jbos Vending http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2010 http://www.jbosvending.com/, All Rights Reserved http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Home_Page/home_page.html 2010-02-03 16:32:05 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Home_Page/home_page.html http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Modern_Equipment/modern_equipment.html Modern Equipment We only place commercial grade machines at thee top of industry standards from manufacturers such as Dixie Narco, Automatic Products, Crane, National, Amana etc. All units can be equipped with energy saving, bright-white L.E.D. lights for 50% less power consumption than standard vending lights. We'll help you meet your "Green Initiatives" With J. Bos you will receive high quality dependable machines that maximize product selection that ultimately results in satisfied employees, clients, and guests. Our beverage machines are from Dixie Narco and can range from nine select bubble front bottle units up to a forty-five select glass front units vending both bottles, cans, waters, and juices. Our fresh food carousels are from National and can be customized to vend fresh dairy, sandwiches, and salads. Coffee units from AP and National equipped with bean grinders for a fresh cup grind and brew process in every cup vended. Microwaves We gladly provide commercial grade microwaves from Amana along with sturdy stands if needed. Our snack machines are full size glass front units from Automatic Products and are equipped with Guaranteed Delivery Systems to minimize annoying product hang ups. 2010-02-05 15:52:41 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Modern_Equipment/modern_equipment.html http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Full_Line_Provider/full_line_provider.html Full Line Provider At J. Bos, we provide an unsurpassed selection of quality brand name products at fair prices ... that in most cases are less than you'd pay in a retail store. We invest in our own beverage machines rather than using bottler-owned units which allows for us to run Coke, Pepsi, and 7 Up products in both bottles and cans side by side in the same glass front unit with no conflict of interest.  Of course waters, teas, sports, and energy drinks are available too. For those companies looking to go Green, in most cases we can accomplish much more with out the need for multiple units drawing power, taking up square footage, and putting off heat. Additionaly, all units can be equipped with energy saving, bright-white L.E.D. lights for 50% less power consumption than standard vending lights. We'll help you meet your "Green Initiatives" A great selection of snacks provides something for everyone with offerings ranging from low fat choices of baked chips, pretzels, and granola bars to scrumptious Danish pastry. Brand name snack offerings include chips from Frito Lay, Bettermade, TGIF Fridays.  We run candy from Hershey, Nestle, and Mars, Our pastry items include  Mrs.Freshly, Coverhill, Haas, and Kellogg. Whole nuts from Kars, and Certs mints and Dentyne gum round out the snack line. Fresh food offerings from numerous providers such as East Side Deli, Kitchen Fresh Foods, and Russo’s which include wedge sandwiches, hoagie/hero sandwiches, and salads. Of course we run Burger, Burrito, and Pizza offerings from Pierre, Landshire, and Bob Evans. Dairy choices from Prairie Farms that includes milk in both half pint cartons and bottles. Yogurt, Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Cereals, and other breakfast type items round out the cold food offerings. Say good-bye to freeze dried coffee and enjoy a fresh cup from our grind and brew process from whole coffee beans. Most units are equipped with two bean grinders that allow for the choice of a regular premium bean or a more robust Becharas Brothers premium beans. Of course we run your favorite cappuccino flavors using only premium Nescafe mixes at no additional charge to the regular coffee price. Again it’s about choice as we offer two cup sizes: 8.25 oz. or 12 oz. 2010-02-04 09:44:18 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Full_Line_Provider/full_line_provider.html http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Service_Area/service_area.html Service Area Quality Service At J. Bos, we believe in nothing less than excellence suffices for service. Our trained technicians don't wait for problems to happen - our vending equipment is kept in top working order through preventive maintenance. And our machines are always are stocked with the freshest inventory that your employees want. We provide 24-hour service when you need it, whether it's twice a day or twice a week. Visits are scheduled at optimum times so as not to disrupt your coffee breaks or lunch hours. Emergencies are always handled promptly. J. Bos maintains a fleet of fully equipped vehicles which can be dispatched for immediate response. Most service calls are handled within the hour. Since 1930, J. Bos has been providing excellence in food service in West Michigan ...That's food and service (let's not forget low prices!) J. Bos Vending Service 2751 Elmridge Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Should you need to contact us, a call to our main number 616-791-2025 is always answered personally by one of our office staff during business hours so you are never weaving through an automated voice mail system. We've found that by limiting our service area to a 50 mile radius from our headquarters in NW Grand Rapids allows for timely vending service to the following localities: Grand Rapids, Walker, Kentwood, Fremont, Greenville, Newaygo, Belding, Ionia, Belmont, Rockford, Sparta, Allendale, Hudsonville, Ada, Cascade, Lowell, Saranac, Whitehall, Montegue, Ravenna, Coopersville, Spring Lake, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon ... just to name few. 2010-02-05 10:18:35 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Service_Area/service_area.html http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/About_Us/about_us.html About Us The Bos Family business began in 1930 with current owner Jerry Bos’ father starting out as a candy and tobacco wholesaler in West Michigan. In the late 50’s and early 60’s vending machines began gaining in popularity. It was then that Bos’ decided to make vending services their core competency. Today Jerry Bos(40+ years experience) remains very much involved in the business as does his son John Bos. Jerry and John oversee ordering all inventory. John (22 years experience) also manages all 10 route drivers on staff. Jerry’ Nephew Curt (27 years experience) manages all onsite installation, maintenance, and repair functions. Repair person Hendrick (30 years experience) has worked closely with Curt to address any repair issues as they arise. Jerry’s wife Kathy Bos along with a staff of three oversees all of the accounting functions of the business. Mike(26 years experience) with a staff of three, orders and prepares all equipment slated for installation. Jim has been aboard 5 years in a sales/account management role. At J. Bos we are fortunate have some great people aboard to continue to serve our clients in a timely and professional manor. J. Bos Vending Service 2751 Elmridge Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Shoud you need to contact us, a call to our main number 616-791-2025 is always answered personally by one of our office staff during business hours so you are never weaving through an automated voice mail system. We constantly monitor our e-mail if you’d like to use the link from this site. Should we need to reach a fellow employee we all carry cell phones; so even if one of us is off site we’re only a 2-way beep away to handle a service call or return your phone call.   2010-02-04 09:45:15 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/About_Us/about_us.html http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Contact/contact.html Contact Us Thanks for visiting our website. Whether your having problems with your current provider or your looking for new vending service altogether don’t hesitate to contact us via this e-mail link or from the form. Phone calls and faxes are welcome as well 616-791-2025 and Fax 616-791-8010 J. Bos Vending Service 2751 Elmridge Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Shoud you need to contact us, a call to our main number 616-791-2025 is always answered personally by one of our office staff during business hours so you are never weaving through an automated voice mail system. 2010-02-04 09:45:39 http://www.jbosvending.com/pg/Contact/contact.html