Blackroo Industries
Vending Machine
Who is Steve Fordham
Steve Fordham
28 -year-old Kamilaroi man Steve Fordham is the co-founder of Blackrock Industries, a multimillion dollar Indigenous owned and Indigenous operated business shortlisted for the 2019 EBA Awards.
At the age of 13, Steve Fordham was told he was about to die due to a benign polyp found in the middle of his brain.
In a yarn with NITV radio, he confided that this scary discovery in his brain is what sparked a dramatic change on his outlook on life driving him to fully embrace life and never let anything hold him back.
“I was dyslexic throughout high school, I taught myself how to read but when I was diagnosed with a polyp in my brain, with a short time to live, I became more focused on life than school,” Steve Fordham said.
The polyp in his brain eventually dissipated but his mindset was already altered and re-wired for greater achievements.
The only way we are going to fix the system is going out there and doing things ourselves.
He did an apprenticeship, worked for several years as a boilermaker; ventured in pet breeding and lawn mowing before starting his biggest and most successful enterprise.
In 2016 Steve Fordham launched Blackrock Industries with business partner Glen Finnan with whom he shares values and vision.
“Our goal was to build not only a viable business but also a company that gives back and helps people.” They started the business with just $20,000 between them, an old tipper truck and 2 employees.
The company started with a single $1000 contract at Mt Pleasant but they would very quickly diversify in earthworks, mine rehabilitation, demolition, fencing, construction, cleaning and labour-hire services.
Three years down the road, Blackrock Industries boasts a multimillion-dollar turnover and employs more than 100 people.
Steve Fordham says his company aims to grow and expand but what it does along the way supporting the local socioeconomic fabric and closing the gap is as important.
The vending we provide is FREE to your workplace, you just enjoy it. Our five core areas of vending expertise are:
- Snack and drink Vending Machines
- Healthy Vending Machines (Health Star Rating)
- Fresh Food Vending Machines
- End Of Trip Facility Ven ding Machines
- PPE Vending Machines
MOST POPULAR CHOICES
Types of Vending Machine
Combination
One of our favourites, the combination vending machine is a great choice for locations that have limited space or smaller staff numbers over 80 people. They provide a limited but diverse range of products such as traditional snacks, healthy products and an in-depth selection of drinks. They come with a credit card reader for ease of use.
Dimensions: H 1830mm x D 830mm x W 1095mm
Weight: 395 kg. (approx.)
Selections/Capacity: 30 to 45 selections
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: LED lighting enhances product presentation and reduces energy costs by over 73%
DRINK
Whether just stocking classic range or something different the traditional stand-alone drink machine is great for locations that have 100 staff or more. They are a great way to provide Icey cold drinks to your thirsty workers and generally a snack machine compliments this well.
Dimensions: H 183cm x D 850 cm x W 790cm
Weight: 247 kg. (approx.)
Selections/Capacity: 10 / 366 20-oz. bottles
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: LED lighting enhances product presentation andreduces energy costs by over 73%
SNACK
Full Snack machines are an excellent addition to a workplace with 100 people or more. The benefit of a snack machine is an extensive range of traditional snacks and chocolates whilst including healthy products and food solutions for your late-night worker. Pop a credit card on it and you have an awesome offer for your staff.
Dimensions: H 1830mm x D 890mm x W 990mm
Weight: 40 to 60 selections
Selections/Capacity: 240V–50 HZ
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: LED lighting enhances product presentation and reduces energy costs by over 73%
What Are The REquirements
Business Checklist
- Australian Electrical standards compliance
- EPA Refrigeration standards
- Test & Tagged — leaving the factory
- ATO (GST compliant & registered issuer of RCTI)
- OH&S —.ISA completed on new business
- Australian Electrical standards compliance
- EPA Refrigeration standards
- Test & Tagged — leaving the factory
- ATO (GST compliant & registered issuer of RCTI)
- OH&S —.ISA completed on new business
- Australian Electrical standards compliance
- EPA Refrigeration standards
- Test & Tagged — leaving the factory
- ATO (GST compliant & registered issuer of RCTI)
- OH&S —.ISA completed on new business
- Australian Electrical standards compliance
- EPA Refrigeration standards
- Test & Tagged — leaving the factory
- ATO (GST compliant & registered issuer of RCTI)
- OH&S —.ISA completed on new business
- Quality Built: Our machines have extra insulation which means the vending machine ‘runs’less of the time
- Tap n Go: We don’t just have Tap n Go we are compatible to Apple Pay
- Energy Sensitive:The machine knows when it will be busy so it pre – cools the stock to avoid it working as hard later on
- LED Lighting: LED lighting is more efficie nt and subsequently cooler, which means greater efficiency
- Product Configurability: We want you to pick the products you want
- Whisper Quite: Does your old vending machine rattle? Your new one wont.
- Remote Telemetry: We can see our machines daily from our online information
- Drop Sensors: If your product doesn’t dispense, the vending machine will give your money back
- Wheelchair Compliant: Our machines were tailored to be wheelchair accessible
- Light Weight Door Flap: The slow close door flap stops any customers from getting their hand or product jammed in the machine
- Heated Glass: Heated glass stops the vending machine from fogging over
- Padded Delivery Bin: The heavily padded delivery bin prevents carbonated beverages from popping on impact
