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Co-Lab: The Technological Heart of Harrogate

Co-Lab sign

The Company

Co-Lab acts as a hub, supporting the digital eco-system in Harrogate. They provide growing businesses with access to funding, advice/mentoring, and the opportunity to use their network to collaborate with businesses and organisations across Leeds, and Harrogate. Co-Lab also offers SME’s the opportunity to access a range of programmes that can help digital and tech businesses thrive, using tailored professional advice on important topics such as; raising finance, finding talent and developing skills, and utilising local tech infrastructure.

Machine used in the Co-Lab building

The Brief

As part of their ongoing commitment to elevating small tech businesses, Co-Lab offers office space for all start-ups and growing digital tech businesses in a fantastic location, for teams of 1-10 people. These contemporary office spaces are perfect for young and growing businesses, and Co-lab wanted to provide quality refreshments as part of this arrangement.  Livewell was more than happy to contribute to this fantastic tech development in the heart of Harrogate.

Alistair Forbes

SME Growth Manager, Harrogate Borough Council

“The Co-Lab space is used by a number of small businesses, so we needed a drinks machine that could provide us with a high quality of beverage, consistently, that was easy to maintain. Luckily, Livewell managed to find the perfect solution for us, and our machine performs even better than what I had imagined.”

The Solution

At Livewell Vending, we know that the little things matter. Coffee that is easy to access and tastes great really can make that crucial difference in any work environment. By providing this coffee machine within this workspace, Co-Lab have demonstrated they are looking out for their own by providing this fantastic service to them, for free.

That one cup of coffee can really make a difference too. As a professional, being able to take those few moments for yourself, enveloping yourself into a delicious beverage, can centre yourself in times of stress, giving you the opportunity to refocus, reenergise, and ultimately be more productive.

Aaron Prout

Managing Director, Livewell Vending

“We wanted to give Co-Lab a hot drinks vending machine that would fit snugly in their space, and outperform the competition. We decided to go with the Vitro S1, the perfect machine for small businesses that need their caffeine fix”

The Vitro S1 automatic coffee machine was chosen which is perfect for smaller offices like Co-Lab, as well as convenience stores, quick service restaurants, or anywhere that wants to serve high quality espresso-based drinks up to 60 times a day. 

The Vitro S1 has all these great features:

  1. Espresso brewing system to produce fresh bean to cup coffee
  2. Easy to refill coffee beans and soluble ingredients
  3. Seamless and compact design
  4. In built, and easy to refill, water tank
  5. Simple to clean and maintain
  6. Suitable for locations requiring up to 60 drinks per day

Download the Vitro S1 brochure here, learn more about our coffee machine options, or get in touch to find the right solution for you!