Innovation is in our heritage

Who we are today

Born to shape the market, powered by technology

At FAS, we believe that technology is not just a means, but a catalyst for evolution. Since 1967, we have been designing smart and sustainable solutions that transform every point of sale into a connected and fluid ecosystem. We are a charitable company because we believe that innovation means generating economic, social and environmental value. For the business, for people, for companies.

Data that tells who we are

Numbers that reflect a constantly evolving system

150

People

A team united by a common vision: to bring innovation to automated retail by making it more efficient, sustainable, accessible and close to people.

+15.000

Machines/year

Every year, more than 15,000 FAS vending machines bring advanced technology and sustainability to points of sale around the world.

Our history

Over 50 years of relentless innovation

1960

Foundation

In the mid 1960s, brothers Antonio and Santino Adriani pursue their dream of building the first prototype of a vending machine. In the following years, the idea was put into practice with the production of the first rotating plate model, created entirely by hand on the basis of a revolutionary patent that consisted of multiple discs actuated by a single motor and a series of mechanical clutches. A stroke of genius that laid the foundations for the birth of a great company of vending machines: in 1967, FAS – Fratelli Adriani Schio – was established, in the back of their garden.

1980

Consolidation

In the 1980s, FAS grew rapidly and established itself as a leader in the market for refrigerated snack and food vending machines. The reliability of the machines and the focus on build quality became the hallmarks that consolidated the company’s reputation nationwide.

1990

A spiralling revolution

At the beginning of the 1990s, FAS introduced spiral machines, a true innovation that rendered the product highly visible – a real stand-out within the sector. This marked a change in the user experience, bringing greater transparency and modernity to the world of vending.

2000

The range expands

In 2000, FAS expanded its offering, introducing coffee and hot drink vending solutions. The integration of new technologies made it possible to respond to the needs of an evolving market, strengthening the company’s position as a comprehensive partner within the sector.

2013

Digitalization

FAS is redefining vending, bringing tablets and connectivity to its machines. A pioneering step that paved the way for new approaches to remote management and end-user interaction

2022

From digital to Retail Tech

As the market evolved, FAS transformed its offering, integrating hardware and software solutions for smart vending, mass catering and automated retail. A complete ecosystem combining technology, sustainability and user experience was born.

We can’t see into the future but we can imagine it

We were born to innovate the purchase experience. Today We’re shaping the future of retail-tech with connectivity, sustainability, and digital solutions that generate value. This is where we want to get to (and how we’re getting there).