Vendorlator

Company Brief

• Abbreviated Name Vendorlator
• Full Name Vendorlator Manufacturing Company
• City Fresno
• State California
• Country of Origin United States
• Still in Business No
• Related Collector Clubs Coca-Cola Collector's Club

Company Profile

The Vendorlator Manufacturing Company, based in Fresno, California, was a prominent manufacturer of vending machines and appliances throughout much of the 20th century. Founded in the 1930s, the company initially specialized in producing vending machines for beverages, particularly soda and beer.

During World War II, Vendorlator shifted production to support the war effort, contributing various equipment for military use. After the war, the company resumed its focus on vending machines, benefiting from the post-war economic boom that saw increased demand for consumer goods and convenience products.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Vendorlator expanded its product line to include machines for various types of beverages, including the popular soda brands of the time. Their vending machines became ubiquitous in public places like train stations, airports, and workplaces across the United States.

However, as the vending machine industry evolved and competition increased, Vendorlator faced challenges in adapting to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. The company eventually faced financial difficulties and underwent several ownership changes and restructuring efforts.

Today, while Vendorlator Manufacturing Company is no longer a major player in the vending machine industry, its legacy remains as part of the broader history of manufacturing and innovation in California and the United States.

Company Logos

Below are the company logos the Vendorlator Manufacturing Company used through the years in telling their story.

• February, 1957 Logo

Company Advertisements

• 1952

  Company Advertisements

  

  Start the New Year Right Standardize with VMC's

  Source: The Coca-Cola Bottler from February of 1952

• 1954

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  Season's Greetings from VMC

  Source: The Coca-Cola Bottler from December of 1954

• 1956

  Company Advertisements

  

  Lead the Way... Down the Mississippi with VMC's

  Source: The Coca-Cola Bottler from January of 1956