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Smart Vending Machines: Slim Wall, Mega Wall, Slim Tower, Mega Tower
Age Verification Systems: ID Scanners, Biometric Facial Recognition
Software Solutions: VapeTM Mobile App, Remote Inventory Management
Payment Processing: Credit Card Readers, Mobile Payment Integration
Accessories & Parts: Coils, Card Readers, Wi-Fi Antennas
VapeTM is a Cleveland, Ohio-based retail automation technology company that has revolutionized the intersection of age-restricted product sales and unattended retail. Specializing in smart vending machines designed specifically for the vape and accessories market, VapeTM integrates cutting-edge technology with regulatory compliance, creating one of the most sophisticated retail solutions in the United States for the distribution of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and other consumer goods.
Founded by Jordan Brown, VapeTM emerged in response to increasing regulatory demands and evolving consumer expectations in the vape industry. The company has built its foundation on delivering age-restricted retail with convenience, security, and automation. Leveraging biometric verification, remote monitoring, and mobile-first design, VapeTM has become a leader in smart vending technologies tailored to compliance-heavy industries.
VapeTM operates through a full-stack retail automation ecosystem encompassing hardware, software, compliance, and analytics. Their primary product lines include:
Smart Vending Machines:
Age Verification Technology:
Software Solutions:
Payments and Accessories:
VapeTM stands out in the retail automation industry due to its focus on compliance-driven innovation. It is among the few companies that offer a turnkey vending platform with built-in age verification to address strict FDA and state regulations around vape product sales.
Key differentiators include:
These unique features make VapeTM especially attractive for entrepreneurs and brands looking to operate within legal frameworks while maintaining sales efficiency.
Although VapeTM is privately held and does not disclose specific revenue figures, market signals and customer growth suggest significant traction. Based on shipping activity, product installation volumes, and distributor reports, VapeTM is estimated to have sold over 1,200 smart vending units across the U.S. by Q1 2025.
The average unit sale price ranges from $8,000 to $16,000, placing estimated annual revenues in the range of $10M to $15M from hardware alone. Recurring revenue streams are generated via software subscriptions, service plans, and payment processing integrations.
Data from public supply chain monitors and import-export tracking tools like ImportYeti show consistent monthly shipments from Asian electronics partners, reflecting strong hardware supply chains. Machines are assembled or configured in the U.S. prior to delivery.
VapeTM has expanded to over 35 U.S. states and has initiated trials with select Canadian and UK partners in 2024.
VapeTM targets multiple customer profiles including:
It also supports enterprise partners seeking compliant, automated points of sale for age-gated products like nicotine, CBD, and alcohol derivatives.
VapeTM's capabilities include:
These capabilities make VapeTM an end-to-end partner for automated retail in restricted product categories.
VapeTM systems comply with:
All systems feature tamper-proof design and are designed to meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
"VapeTM's system has doubled our throughput without additional staffing. Customers love the convenience, and regulators are satisfied with the compliance." — Luis C., Vape Retailer, Atlanta, GA
"We rolled out 10 Mega Towers across New York in Q3 2024 and haven’t looked back. The biometric system is rock-solid." — Sheila W., Franchise Operator
VapeTM continues to redefine modern retail by merging technology, compliance, and user-centric design to create the next generation of vending intelligence for age-restricted markets.
