ESD, founded in 1969 by Harvey Gitlin, is driven by an unobstructed vision to design and manufacture revolutionary payment solutions. Early on, ESD developed the first mechanical coin slide to accept coins in a vertical position. Recognizing the superiority of the design, ESD expanded into the development of additional products – expanding into the vending and amusement industries. Since its formation, ESD has engineered products to accept coin currency of more than 60 countries worldwide.