by Mike Coons | May 20, 2026 | Bill Acceptors, Change Machines, Modular Series (MC), Optional Features, Service & Support
The Short Version Bill validator problems in self-service locations follow predictable patterns: worn rollers, dirty sensors, deferred maintenance, and harsh operating environments. Operators who understand these failure points and build a consistent maintenance...
by Mike Coons | May 7, 2026 | Change Machines
In Brief An aging currency change machine that goes out of service more than it’s in service is not just an inconvenience — it is a revenue problem. Whether to repair or replace comes down to several factors: Cost of repairs How often it fails Availability of...
by Mike Coons | Apr 24, 2026 | Change Machines, Uncategorized
What You Need to Know A currency change machine accepts paper bills and returns coins, tokens, tickets, or smaller denominations. No staff required. Also called bill changers or coin changers, these machines are core infrastructure for laundromats, car washes, and...
by Mike Coons | Apr 8, 2026 | Change Machines, Uncategorized
What You Need to Know Standard Change-Makers has been building change machines since 1955, with more than seven decades of experience engineering equipment for the specific demands of self-service businesses: coin-op laundries, car washes, arcades, vending areas, etc....
by Mike Coons | Feb 9, 2021 | News & PR
Standard Change-Makers, Inc., a leading manufacturer of currency change machines and car wash entry systems, is pleased to announce that RKU Standard Incorporated, under the direction of Rob and Kathleen Unterborn, has purchased Standard Change-Makers, Inc. from the...