The Blog of Associated Services

February 23, 2016

Paper or Styrofoam? The Deliberation Wages On

Coffee. It’s a devotion to some and necessity to most. If you’re grabbing a cup at the office or at your favorite coffee shop, you may want to take a moment and think about what you’re really drinking out of. Most likely it’s a single use paper or Styrofoam cup. And where will it go after you’re finished? Now more than ever, people are paying attention to wasteful habits that are filling…

New Study: Coffee Doesn’t Cause Heart Palpitations

February 09, 2016

New Study: Coffee Doesn’t Cause Heart Palpitations

As passionate daily coffee drinkers, we sometimes feel we have to defend our choice to health proponents who proclaim “coffee is so bad for you, drink herbal tea instead!” Or those who cite scientific studies warning about the long-term negative effects of caffeine on your: heart (such as heart palpitations), brain, adrenals, cardiovascular system. But how can something that feels so necessary and beneficial be so bad for you, right?…

Associated Services Annual Sales Luncheon And Award Ceremony

February 03, 2016

Associated Services Annual Sales Luncheon And Award Ceremony

Here at Associated, we love to show our appreciation for and recognize our employees. Reflecting back to our October 2015 post, Why Are Long Term Employees Important, we know how important it is to retain top talent and we strive to make sure our employees feel that they are truly valued. Our Annual Sales Luncheon is an event we have held for many years. It’s a day for our sales…

2015 Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award

January 28, 2016

2015 Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award

We are pleased to share with you that our very own Tom Steuber, President of Associated Services, was issued the 2015 Individual Pros to Know Award and was also featured in the December 2015 issue of Automatic Merchandiser magazine. The Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com Pros to Know Award recognizes vending, micro market and office coffee service professionals who are proven leaders in the industry. Trish Schneider, our Rohnert Park Branch…