The Wittern Group, A Tradition of Excellence in Vending

With an original investment of $12.50, F.A. Wittern Sr. started Hawkeye Novelty, named after the state of Iowa. One of the first machines was a penny peanut dispenser that had a special innovation that was new for its time. Since then, The Wittern Group has grown to provide quality-controlled dispensing and automatic merchandising solutions across many industries globally.

Founded in 1931, The Wittern Group is comprised of multiple, diverse companies. Collectively, The Wittern Group companies provides a full range of innovative solutions for controlled dispensing equipment, vending machines, cashless systems, software and wireless communications. With a rich history spanning more than 90 years, The Wittern Group name has become synonymous with automated dispensing equipment durability and reliability. As a pioneer of vending, we continually seek out new ways to enhance how operators and consumers interact with our machines.

“In 1931 when my grandfather started the Hawkeye Novelty Company, he had no idea it would ultimately develop into the internationally successful business that operates today under the name The Wittern Group. Today’s the company’s operations circle the globe and the company is renowned worldwide for its cutting edge technology and commitment to customer service.” —Heidi Chico, CEO

We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with the latest in vending technology, as well as giving our employees opportunities to flourish in their careers.

The Wittern Group’s 375,000 square-foot manufacturing facility is located in Clive, Iowa. Through a variety of portfolio companies, The Wittern Group collaborates with clients to help accelerate growth in their businesses. We focus on providing solutions within the controlled dispensing and automatic merchandising markets where we can add value to our clients during diverse solutions.

For more information visit The Wittern Group at: https://www.wittern.com
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