Equity Says 'Things Go Better with Coke'

Equity Office Properties Trust, the nation’s largest publicly held owner and operator of office buildings, has signed a national marketing agreement with Coca-Cola North America to provide beverage vending products and services in 378 office buildings across the country. The five-year agreement includes installation, stocking and maintenance of vending machines in common areas of Equity buildings, as well as an in-suite program for tenants. Over 500 vending machines will be installed over the next 12 months. The service is set to roll out nationwide this month.

Michael E. Sheinkop, senior vice president of real estate services for Equity says, “We serve more than 7,500 companies with a total workforce exceeding 400,000 employees.” In addition, the agreement provides a single contact for in-suite vending. The service is offered through Equity’s Access program, which provides customers with access to business tools and services that promote companies’ growth.