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          Federal Machine
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          Federal Machine

          8040 University Blvd

          Clive, IA 50325-1118

          BBB Accredited Since: 8/21/2017

          Years in Business: 52

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          Federal Machine is BBB Accredited.

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          This business has committed to upholding the BBB Standards for Trust.

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          About This Business

          A member of The Wittern Group companies, Federal Machine's mission since its founding in 1972 has been to provide better vending machines along with better vending service to the marketplace. Today, Federal Machine has an vast, established network of Distributors across the United States that assist in the growth of vending operators and start-up vending businesses. Federal Machine supports its Distributors and customer base with in-house telemarketing programs for location lead generation and provides value-added services that have resulted in a growing, loyal Distributor network.

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          Local BBB:
          BBB serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities, and Siouxland Region
          BBB File Opened:
          8/17/2017
          Business Started:
          10/27/1972
          Business Incorporated:
          11/18/1994
          Type of Entity:
          Corporation
          Alternate Names:
          Fawn Engineering Corporation
          Business Management:
          Heidi Chico, Chief Executive Director
          Chip Wittern, Vice President

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          Principal Contacts
          Heidi Chico, Chief Executive Director
          Additional Websites
          Website 1

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          Vending Machines

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