The classic machine famous for shaping candy canes is called the “Keller Machine,” which bends straight candy sticks into the cane’s hooked shape.
Common machine names
In candy factories, the equipment is usually referred to generically as:
- Candy cane forming machine or candy cane bender.
- Candy cane production line or candy cane machine line (a series of machines that roll, twist, cut, and then bend the cane).
Specific historical name
A key historical version is:
- Keller Machine: Invented by Father Gregory Keller in the 1950s to twist and “hook” the candy cane, dramatically speeding up production.
