Mills Machine Timeline (1930s–1950s)
Mills was one of the earliest and most important Coca-Cola machine makers, especially through the 1930s and 1940s. They started with big upright “ice-cooled” vendors before the war and were later absorbed into other vending machine makers in the 1950s.
1935
Mills Model 45
One of the first upright electric coolers for Coca-Cola. Held 45 bottles.
1937
Mills 65
Larger upright vendor, 65-bottle capacity. Introduced improved refrigeration.
1940
Mills 120
High-capacity upright designed for theaters and large venues.
1942
Mills Victory Models
Simplified wartime coolers built with less metal due to WWII restrictions.
1946
Mills 47
Post-war model with rounded styling. 47-bottle capacity. Popular in small shops.
1948
Mills 65 Redesign
Streamlined upright, embossed Coca-Cola logo. Collectible today.
1950
Mills 120-B
Improved high-capacity upright. Last of the big Mills machines before decline.
Mid-1950s
End of Mills Coke Venders
By the mid-1950s, Vendo, Cavalier, and Westinghouse dominated. Mills left the Coke vending market.