# The Wittern Group

> The Wittern Group is a family-owned Iowa manufacturer of vending machines, smart lockers and controlled dispensing systems. Its brands combine equipment, cloud inventory software, cashless payments, financing, parts and technical support for vending operators, retailers, industrial businesses and healthcare organizations around the world.

- **Founded:** 1931
- **Headquarters:** Clive, United States
- **Founders:** F. A. Wittern Sr. (Founder)
- **Products:** U-Select-It vending equipment, Futura Combo through eVending, IDS smart dispensers and supply lockers, iQ Technology, Spectra smart coolers
- **Notable:** Founded in 1931 with $12.50 spent on used tools, according to company history., Established an in-house equipment finance company in 1952., Company-reported tens of thousands of dispensing machines manufactured by its 85th anniversary in 2016.

## Products & services

- **U-Select-It vending equipment** — Snack, beverage, food and combination vending machines with associated payment technology and services.
- **Futura Combo through eVending** — Combination machine offering 20 snack and nine drink selections; eVending sells primarily online.
- **IDS smart dispensers and supply lockers** — Controlled access to consumables and reusable assets for industrial, office and healthcare settings.
- **iQ Technology** — Cloud inventory and asset management software with reporting, access restrictions, alerts and integration options.
- **Spectra smart coolers** — U-Select-It computer-vision retail coolers in Launch, Core, Pro and Elevate tiers, with cashless checkout and cloud monitoring.
- **Greenlite Vending** — Cashless card and mobile payment solutions, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- **Vendnet parts and support** — Replacement parts, technical assistance, service documentation, repair support and training videos.
- **Federal Finance and Inland Finance** — Equipment financing for qualifying vending and dispensing customers.
- **UVend Technology** — UV surface sanitization option announced in 2021; efficacy percentages are company-reported test claims.
- **Custom and specialized vending** — Non-food automated retail and dispensing equipment, including laundry supply vending and customized configurations.

## Achievements

- Founded in 1931 with $12.50 spent on used tools, according to company history.
- Established an in-house equipment finance company in 1952.
- Company-reported tens of thousands of dispensing machines manufactured by its 85th anniversary in 2016.
- Celebrated its 90th anniversary at its Clive headquarters in October 2022 after a pandemic delay.
- Introduced the Spectra smart-cooler range through USI in April 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — USI’s August 31 article describes Spectra’s connected fleet management and merchandising features; revenue and savings percentages in the article are marketing examples, not independently validated results.
- **2026-08** — USI’s August 7 article highlights operator-managed product setup for Spectra Launch.
- **2026-04** — USI announced Spectra smart coolers on April 20 ahead of the April 22-24 NAMA Show in Los Angeles.
- **2023-10** — IDS published five iQ software feature updates including a consolidated planogram view and clearer product identification; the page also displays a June 2025 modification date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.wittern.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-wittern-group/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheWittern
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCFwoAGhfaedu7dHUXNcdA
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitternGroup

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Last updated: 2026-09-30