Fontana Candle Company, a Lancaster-based maker of clean, ingredient-transparent candles, has earned national recognition with its debut on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked no. 1,138 overall, the company also placed 39th among the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturers, with a three-year revenue growth of 366 percent. The annual ranking was published on August 12, 2025. 

Founded with a mission to provide health-conscious alternatives to conventional candles free of synthetic fragrances, Fontana has grown rapidly since 2020. Operating from its 6,500-square-foot facility on Olde Homestead Lane, the company employs 15 team members that handcraft each product in house. In just five years, Fontana has shipped more than 100,000 orders nationwide. 

The recognition underscores both the company’s success and the growing consumer demand for safer, wellness-focused products. “This achievement shows that consumers who care about health and wellness are being heard,” says co-founder Katie Roering.