Cantaloupe, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Innovative DisplayWorks (IDW) to Manufacture the Cooler Café

Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP), a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, is excited to announce that the company has entered a strategic partnership with Innovative DisplayWorks (IDW), based in California, to become a preferred original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to manufacture its revolutionary Cooler Café for IDW’s customers across the country. This collaboration leverages Cantaloupe's advanced Smart Lock Connect technology, integrating it directly into IDW's proprietary built-in lock, to deliver a seamless and superior consumer smart store experience. This partnership involves IDW transforming its standard coolers into smart coolers utilizing Cantaloupe's Smart Lock Connect technology and P30 card readers.

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Cantaloupe, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, announced that the company has entered a strategic partnership with Innovative DisplayWorks (IDW), based in California, to become a preferred original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to manufacture its revolutionary Cooler Café for IDW’s customers across the country. This partnership involves IDW transforming its standard coolers into smart coolers utilizing Cantaloupe's Smart Lock Connect technology and P30 card readers. (Graphic: Business Wire)

"We are thrilled to partner with IDW, a leader in the cooler industry, to bring our advanced technology and seamless payment solutions to a broader market,” said Jeff Dumbrell, chief revenue officer of Cantaloupe, Inc. “This collaboration not only expands the availability of Cantaloupe’s Smart Lock Connect technology but also leverages IDW as a strategic channel partner for our Cooler Café solution. Together, we are revolutionizing the way consumers interact with coolers, providing convenience and innovation at their fingertips while driving growth through this exciting new channel.”

IDW will integrate Cantaloupe’s Smart Lock Connect technology, which includes proprietary hardware and software, into IDW’s single and double door coolers and freezers. Cantaloupe’s Smart Lock technology will be seamlessly housed inside the IDW cooler or freezer unit, creating a modern and aesthetically pleasing design. This integration will enhance functionality for customers by offering features such as remote temperature control, the ability to lock or unlock coolers via the Smart Lock mobile app or Cantaloupe Go platform, as well insights and reporting into cooler and freezer performance.