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  • February 2009
    SureShot at NAFEM!
    SureShot FlavorShot™ is featured at the NAFEM What's Hot! What's Cool!
    new product showcase gallery!

    NAFEM Whats Hot! Whats Cool! New Product Showcase Gallery


  • November 2008
    SureShot in the News!
    SureShot FlavorShot™ is featured in Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.
    (See page 3 and 4 of the linked PDF document).


  • January 2008
    SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ launches two new innovative dispensing solutions!

    The SureShot FlavorShot™ dispenses up to 10 concentrated flavors in accurate portions ideal for direct addition to hot or cold coffee, tea, iced cappuccino, hot chocolate, espresso-based beverages and blended beverages. With a compact footprint, intuitive control panel and disposable flavor cartridges, this dispenser requires virtually no maintenance and offers unprecedented menu flexibility. Programs are available, contact us for details and minimum requirements.

    The SureShot Multi-Sweetener portions both sugar and artificial sweetener so your customers can enjoy guaranteed taste consistency and convenience. This dispenser can also dispense certain powdered products such as coffee whitener, cocoas, etc. Features large capacity hoppers, a compact footprint (only 4¼" wide), eliminates sugar clumping and is custom programmable. See our SureShot Dispensers section on this website for more details.


  • March 1, 2006
    SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ receives the Partner Choice Award for Best Overall Exhibit at the 2006 Starbucks Store Development Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA.


  • February 2006
     On behalf of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. and the SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ line of dispensing equipment, Founder and CEO Michael R. Duck accepted the Bronze Award for Business of The Year at the 2006 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Awards.


  • September 1, 2005
    A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. is pleased to formally announce the appointment of David MacAulay as its new President. David brings many years of senior level management experience, most recently in a Vice President role with A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. Founder/CEO Michael Duck and all at A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. wish David all the best in his new role.


  • June 17, 2005
     At the Black Business Initiative's 2nd annual award ceremony, the BBI presented Michael R. Duck, President and Founder of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. with the Hector Jacques Award of Business Excellence. "Michael is the epitome of what this award represents," said Rustum Southwell, Executive Director of The Black Business Initiative. "He is an innovator and a dedicated business man with vision and courage." Rated on the quality, innovation and vision of a product or service, overall financial performance and workplace excellence, the Hector Jacques Award of Business Excellence is awarded each year by the Board of Directors of the BBI. The Award is presented to a company or an individual business owner within the Nova Scotia Black Business Community. The BBI's goal is to foster a dynamic and vibrant Black presence within the Nova Scotia Business community. The Hector Jacques Award of Business Excellence serves to strengthen this goal by recognizing the best in our business community.


  • March 2005
    The Silver Award winner as Business Person of  The Year at the 2005 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Awards is Michael R. Duck, President and Founder of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. and the SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ line of dispensing equipment.


  • August 18, 2004
    Nova Scotia Premier John F. Hamm and his cabinet ministers held a press conference and cabinet meeting at the A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. manufacturing facility in Lower Sackville, NS. Prior to the meeting, the officials met with company staff and toured the plant. Click here to view photos of the tour.


  • March 22, 2004
    The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) announced the winners of the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards. Michael R. Duck, President of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. is the 2004 winner in the business category. The awards recognize African Canadians in the fields of Academics, Athletics, Arts, Business, Community Service, Leadership, Media & Entertainment, Professional Excellence and Technology and Innovation. 
  • Throughout its 22-year history, the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards has honoured numerous outstanding and inspirational Canadians, such as former lieutenant governor of Ontario Lincoln Alexander, Dr. Rosemary Brown, Oscar Peterson, Donovan Bailey, Lennox Lewis, Djanet Sears, Beverley Mascoll and many others. The BBPA named these prestigious awards in the memory of Harry Jerome, an outstanding African-Canadian athlete, Olympian, scholar and social advocate. Jerome shared his talents and knowledge to inspire pride and excellence in the Black community and Canadian society. Attended by Canadian prime ministers, Ontario lieutenant governors and premiers in addition to many distinguished Canadians, the BBPA Harry Jerome Awards gala attracts more than 1000 people each year.

  • January, 2004
    Michael Duck, President of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc., appears on the cover of the RBC Royal Bank of Canada Annual Report. See Mike's profile on page 20 of the Annual Report.


  • February 3, 2003
    As of February 17, 2003, A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. (SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ and Novamold) will be officially relocated to our new manufacturing and office complex at 100 Dispensing Way, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 4H2.


  • August 1, 2002
    A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. is pleased to formally announce the commencement of construction on the company's new 65,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and offices located on 7.8 acres in the Sackville Industrial Park. The facility, scheduled to be completed in early 2003, will be the new home of SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ and Novamold.


  • January, 2002
    A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. formally announces its purchase of Novamold, Inc. in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Now named Novamold, A Division Of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of injection molded plastics.


  • 1999
    Michael R. Duck, President and Founder of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. and the SureShot Dispensing SystemsŪ line of dispensing equipment, receives the following prestigious awards:
             1999 Ernst & Young MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
             1999 Ernst & Young ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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