better breaks motivate
We believe in better breaks. Going beyond great food and drink to create spaces where people can relax, recharge and return to work with renewed enthusiasm. Using our data and technical know-how, we work with businesses to shape workplace services around both your needs and your team’s. Helping to boost motivation, productivity, and create a space where everyone can thrive.
Put simply, we make breaks that are better. For your people and your business.
We tailor our services to your operation. Whether it’s better coffee machines, water coolers, snack stations or micromarkets, we customise our services to meet your workplace needs. Each solution is based on your specific environment and working style. We take the time to understand how you operate and what your team wants. Investing in a great space is also a good way to help attract and retain staff, improve their engagement with the business, and create a more positive working culture
who we are
With over 21 years’ experience delivering outstanding workplace services, we now operate across more than 9,000 customer sites throughout Ireland and the UK. Many of our customers stay with us long term, thanks to the strong partnerships we’ve built.
Our UK HQ is based in Warrington, supported by regional Operations Hubs in Ashford, Dartford, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead and Southampton.
Our Irish HQ is in Dunshaughlin, alongside an Operations Hub in Waterford. We also maintain lock-up storage facilities across the UK and Ireland to keep operations fast and flexible.
serviced daily by
160+
vehicles.
5,800
customers,across 9,000 customer sites
in Ireland and the UK.
software and live
telemetry to keep our
drivers moving
efficiently.
25+ strong
customer service
and operations
support teams.
Our Partners
We are proud to work with almost 6,000 customers across Ireland and the UK. In fact 92.8% of our clients view us as a trusted partner, rather than just a supplier. They include:
Our Credentials
Our Timeline
Aqua Filter Ltd Watercooler company, is set up by Donal Garrihy and Pete Smyth in the UK and Ireland.
Incorporated under the new name of Wild About Water (WAW), a specialist Water Cooler, Boiler and Tap company.
Acquisition of PowWow – Nestle UK’s watercooler division. Expansion of operations in UK and Ireland including a move to our Dunboyne HQ and opening of a second UK Operations hub in Warrington.
Extension of services to washrooms, bringing the same no fuss diligence and dedication to service we apply to our water division.
Diversification into coffee with the acquisition of UK and Ireland divisions of Jede AB from Nestle. Plus acquisition of Deep River Rock watercooler division in Ireland, from Coca Cola.
Launch of 2468 brand with coffee and vending, watercooler and washroom services. Opening of manufacturing facility in Dunboyne. We start delivery to customers in Europe.
Acquisition of Ferns coffee brand, established 1893. Addition of new Fair-Trade blends to established Piccadilly and Mayfair blends. Exclusive small batch roasts for our clients.
Celebrating 15 years with a brand refresh for 2468 and Ferns Coffee and new brand vision. Expansion to team of 92, with 60 vehicles and three operations hubs and growing.
Acquisition of Southampton based Vending Solutions Ltd/The Rude Food Vending Company allowing further expansion of UK footprint and a move into healthy-option vending solutions space.
Acquisition of Ashford based SuperCups Vending.
We acquired Apple Vending in Yorkshire, Premier Vend in Cheshire and Quench Me in Hemel Hempstead growing our team to almost 250 people. Our new brand positioning Making Breaks Matter comes to life.