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Wolfgang Confectioners Hits 100 Years of Investing in York BY KATIE MAHONEY | VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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“I like to say we’re a 95-year-old start up.” ~ SAM MILLER PRESIDENT OF WOLFGANG
Wolfgang has a lot history in York, founded in 1921 by Delphi Eli and Mima Mae Wolfgang as the D. E. Wolfgang Candy Company, in North York, which still exists today. “You can’t go 30 miles any direction without running into someone who bought, ate, or sold Wolfgang candy in their lifetime,” Miller adds. Since then, the company has experienced it’s share of hardships, and is now poised for a future of growth. “It’s not a secret Wolfgang declared bankruptcy in 2012,” Miller states. “We had to re-build from there, hence the start-up mentality, and fortunately, we found a trusted partner.” Back in 2012, Wolfgang had 85% customer concentration with their key partner. “They’d come to us and we’d white board an idea,” shares Miller. “We could approach things differently than other manufacturers.” Now, Wolfgang runs 65% with their key partner, but also welcomes smaller lines to support emerging brands.
On July 22, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf visited Wolfgang Confectioners in Loganville to announce the company's expansion funding and new jobs.
