Photo-Me International plc based in Bookham, Surrey operates photobooths. It became a plc in 1963 and has built operations in several countries including Japan, Philippines, Germany and France in addition to the UK. Although most well known for its photobooths, Photo-Me operates, sells and services a wide range of instant service equipment. With 44,100 vending locations in 15 countries, Photo-Me is the world's leading operator of photobooths, with 21,500 sited. The Group operates a diverse range of vending equipment, including digital printing kiosks, children's rides and amusement machines.... Photo-Me sells a complete range of photo-processing equipment covering all market segments, including photobook makers, digital printing kiosks, minilabs and wholesale labs. The Group has over 1,000 technicians worldwide, servicing equipment for itself and third parties. The Company's shares have been fully listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962. In 2007 Vernon Sankey and Serge Crasnianski were both forced to resign over plans to sell off the vending division by a shareholder revolt.
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