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Previously we have spoken about David Bellis’ education and early career, prior to the conception of what eventually became Coin Controls.   In 1969, a new 50p coin was released to the nation with no form of external consultation. It seemed that the design on the face of the coin was the most important aspect to the Royal Mint and the public, and as an engineer of coin validators, that thought was very alien to David. Due to this, David’s concern grew and he decided to form a committee for meetings with the Royal Mint.   As a key stakeholder…

In our two earlier pieces we have spoken about David Bellis’ early days and the conception of P.A.D Automation, David had moved into making not only payouts but coin hoppers and coin testers for the expanding amusement business. David’s business was going from strength to strength, and in 1968 he met his future partners Norman Holden and Stuart Kitson, before a local businessman, ‘Jimmy’ bought 25% of their company for £2000.  David mentioned that in honesty, he and his two partners Stuart and Norman didn’t need the money but they enjoyed the comfort that the extra capital ensured; £2000 being…

We are pleased to announce the opening of Innovative Technology Inc.   Based out of Chicago, Innovative Technology Inc. will initially concentrate on providing ticketing and printing solutions for the US market. With a product range consisting of barcode, coupon and ticket printers, Innovative Technology Inc. offers two compact coupon printers a high capacity casino style flatbed printer and SMART Ticket.    Tony Morrison, Sales Director based at Innovative Technology’s UK Office announced, “Innovative Technology Inc. illustrates our commitment to the American market and is our third new office location to open this year (after Asia Pacific & Italy) as…

  ITL welcomed the BACTA Bikers last month and we received this lovely thank you.   “we were well and truly looked after by Paul and the team and were deeply flattered to get an audience and a guided tour of your superb facility by none other than Mr. David Bellis himself! Just wonderful to be in the presence of one of the founders of coin op in this country and to feel the enthusiasm which he still exudes. Thanks to you and many more of our industry friends we hope to be presenting CHIPS with over £13K to provide…

The first edition of our David Bellis MBE blog has told of his colourful education and the story of his increasing interest in the world of engineering.   Having safely returned home from National Service and with experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering, David moved back to Northern England, Yorkshire to be more precise, where he began work for Gap Units, based in Batley. Gap Units produced a component to install into boilers in order to make them more efficient, as well as furthering his knowledge and skill in precision engineering, this period in David’s life also saw him…