Prepango teams up with to launch automated machines John Glenn Columbus International Airport is first to deploy

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SAN DIEGO, CA, April 13, 2021 -- Prepango, a leading national operator of specialty vending and automated retail machines, just launched its first automated coffee concept in partnership with illy, a global leader in producing high-quality, sustainable coffee, at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio. This is the first vending unit of its kind in the USA for illy and Prepango with plans to bring illy’s premium Italian Coffee experience in an automated and unattended setting to airports and universities.

“We are thrilled to partner with Prepango and illy in bringing this unique coffee vending concept to John Glenn International,” said Todd Carter, Senior Manager of Concessions for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “This new amenity enhances the passenger experience by providing a quality option for freshly and hot drinks, and delighting travelers along their journey.”

“Travelers and people on-the-go are seeking out super premium quality coffee and now we have created a convenient and approachable offering that delivers on quality to meet their needs,” said Marcos Modiano, founder, and CEO of Prepango LLC. “We partnered with illy because their brand is universally recognized for being the experts in espresso with a deep understanding and commitment to quality in the cup. This partnership and concept sets a new standard in the US for automated coffee vending machines.”

Unlike traditional vending machines, Prepango’s unit is a full espresso maker, utilizing 100% Arabica illy Classico whole beans to grind, brew and serve a full list of espresso hot drinks, from a single espresso and macchiato to a , café , and Americano. In addition to the espresso options, the unit will also serve delicious illy brewed drip coffee, Gruppo illy’s Dammann Feres premium team and a separate hot chocolate.

“We are pleased that John Glenn International jumped on the opportunity to become our first airport partner to host this concept, which will add a new element to their travelers’ experience,” added Modiano. “Under the current travel environment, not every destination can offer a café experience, whether space is limited or its cost prohibitive so interest in this small footprint, premium, branded and exclusive illy can extend into airports and other high traffic locations.”

About Prepango Founded in 2009 in San Diego Ca, Prepango is a certified minority business enterprise with substantial experience in airports. Prepango imagens, develops, and deploys leading concepts in Automated Retail and specialty vending. It utilizes its GetShopAll proprietary operations technology platform to manage its national network which is deployed in the best airports nationwide and other high-traffic locations. Prepango is known bringing some of the coolest brands to the format, LEGO, KYLIE COSMETICS, KYLIE SKIN, GoogleFi, Sprinkles Cupcakes, as well as its own Consumer Electronics multi-branded concepts ShopAll SOUND, ShopAll Pharmacy, and ShopAll Essentials.

About John Glenn Columbus International Airport The Columbus Regional Airport Authority connects Ohio with the world by managing and operating passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR). To discover how CRAA is helping travelers safely return to flying amid the pandemic, visit FlyColumbus.com/beyondready.