Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc.

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.fordgum.com
Employees: 120

It's gumball machines galore at Ford Gum & Machine's factory. The company makes and markets gumballs and gumball dispensers in classic and modern styles under the Carousel brand name. It also sells chewing gum and hard candy under brand names including Chunk-A-Chew and Yowser!! Ford Gum & Machine sells its chewy confections through product distributors, retail outlets, and its Web site, as well as bulk to vending companies. The company also offers made-to-order and private-label manufacturing services. Entrepreneur and former roofing salesman, Ford Mason, founded the company in 1913.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008:
Sales: $23.0M

Officers:
President: George Stege
CFO: John Kennelly
Director, Marketing and Communications: David Plotnick

Competitors:
Tootsie Roll
Topps Company
Wrigley