Payment Tech – Crane CPI

By | July 6, 2026

Last Updated on July 6, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

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Crane CPI provides integrated payment technologies and retail solutions, encompassing self-checkout, custom kiosks, attended lane automation, smart safes, and cash processing. With over 50 years of experience in the payment industry, Crane CPI's portfolio supports the global retail market by enabling fast, flexible solutions for consumers and helping businesses address labor gaps. The company has a significant global presence, with 30 million devices in operation processing 40 million cashless payments and powering 4 billion transactions each week.

Who is Crane CPI and what do they offer in the kiosk industry?

Here is the main kiosk website — https://www.cranepi.com/en/self-service-kiosks – For contacts we recommend Ron Turlington. Super smart long time. Worth noting Crane has “returned”.  One of the original charter members they had some reorganizations and we lost our champion so to speak.  But they are back!

Consumers want fast, flexible solutions that keep them moving. Associates want to perform value-add work. At CPI, we want it all. That’s why we develop integrated technologies that keep you moving. Our portfolio includes everything from self-checkout, custom kiosks, and attended lane automation to smart safes, cash processing and fourth wall revenue solutions. We have everything you need for productivity and peace of mind. Collaboration with diverse partners means we satisfy the requirements of the global retail market and help you focus on what matters.

With 30 million devices in operation, processing 40 million cashless payment and powering 4 billion transactions each week, there are many reasons to partner with CPI.

Kiosks

66% of consumers love self-service kiosks because they are faster and less stressful for ordering and payment. Business love them because they help fill the labor gap and redeploy associates to value-add customer services. Whatever your reason for self-service, we’ll help you make it a reality.

Vending

Convenience drives the Vending industry, and the biggest challenge operators face today is enabling consumers to pay at their vending machine with any payment options available to them, to promote growth as well as increase sales revenues. With over 50 years experience in the payment industry, CPI is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to new technologies and products targeted to increase end-user satisfaction.

Retail

Consumers want fast, flexible solutions that keep them moving. Associates want to perform value-add work. At CPI, we want it all. That’s why we develop integrated technologies that keep you moving. Our portfolio includes everything from self-checkout, custom kiosks, and attended lane automation to smart safes, cash processing and fourth wall revenue solutions. We have everything you need for productivity and peace of mind. Collaboration with diverse partners means we satisfy the requirements of the global retail market and help you focus on what matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What types of integrated kiosk solutions does Crane CPI offer?

Crane CPI provides a portfolio of integrated technologies including self-checkout, custom kiosks, and attended lane automation. Their offerings also extend to smart safes, cash processing, and fourth wall revenue solutions designed for productivity and peace of mind.

2 What is Crane CPI's experience and scale in payment technology and self-service solutions?

Crane CPI has over 50 years of experience in the payment industry, focusing on innovation. They have 30 million devices in operation globally, processing 40 million cashless payments and powering 4 billion transactions each week.

3 How do Crane CPI's self-service solutions benefit both consumers and businesses?

Consumers benefit from self-service kiosks as they offer faster and less stressful ordering and payment experiences. Businesses benefit by helping to fill labor gaps and allowing associates to be redeployed to value-add customer services, enhancing overall efficiency.

4 How can I get more information or contact Crane CPI regarding their self-service kiosk solutions?

For more detailed information, you can visit Crane CPI's main kiosk website at cranepi.com/en/self-service-kiosks. The page also recommends contacting Ron Turlington for specific inquiries.

Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk