Technical

VTO stations meet the legal requirements for public spaces and can withstand hostile environments such as airports and exhibition halls.

Construction and materials

Component parts are cast in moulds for accuracy
Glass reinforced plastic [GRP] body parts are flame retardant
Parts are extremely durable, water resistant and colour fast
Stations move freely on level ground
v5 pivots open and closed and is lockable after trade
V-stations are "dry-fixed" so do not require glues or welding to assemble
V-stations can be flat-packed to allow easy access to any site
Stainless steel is finished to catering quality
V-station hubs connect to service counters with a simple stainless steel pin

Branding

2D branding can be over applied to stations and retail wall
3D branding can be achieved by wrapping laminates, steel, acrylics etc

Services and installation

Water, data and electrical requirements are housed in the service hub
V-stations are fully assembled and certified for regional compliance
Water and electrical services are formatted ready to trade

Electrical:

Single phase or 3 phase electrical supplies, EU and US 110V are available
On-site services should be terminated beside or below the rear service hub
Purpose-built conduits are available to reach water over-head supplies
Soft armoured cable should be used on site to ease access
Services are independently tested and certified

Water:

Stations can trade using mains or bottled water
A fold-away trolley is provided where bottles are adopted
Pumps can be fitted to omit waste water
Waste can drain into an on-site waste pipe if positioned below the station
Stations have an instantaneous hot water boiler and one hand-wash sink

Environmental statement

VTO is committed to reducing any environmental impact it may have and to continually improving its environmental performance. The company undertakes to update this policy bi-annually in consultation with staff, stakeholders and environmental experts where necessary.

VTO is committed to reducing any harmful effects its operations may have on the environment
VTO measures its impact on the environment and sets targets for improvement
VTO complies with all regulatory requirements
VTO promotes recycling internally and amongst its customers and suppliers
VTO continually improves its product range to minimise environmental impact
VTO aims to offset greenhouse gas emissions
VTO trains staff to be aware of environmental issues and involves them in improving environmental performance
VTO encourages the adoption of similar principles by its suppliers
VTO is environmentally conscious in its decision making process
VTO uses licensed organisations to dispose of waste
VTO is committed to using local labour and materials where available
VTO seeks to minimise the use of non-recyclable materials
VTO will continue to develop environmentally aware manufacturing processes, including researching new materials, reducing packaging and re-using materials where possible
VTO seeks to reduce energy use, by: switching off lights and electrical equipment when not in use; optimising heating for minimum energy consumption and considering energy consumption when designing and purchasing new products
VTO restricts travel to necessary trips only
VTO promotes use of e-mail and video/phone conferencing
VTO endeavours to use 'green' vehicles and transport companies