D.D. Bean & Sons Co. is America’s original matchstick manufacturer, proudly producing safety matches in the USA since 1938. Based in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, this family-run business has become a trusted name in reliable, everyday matches used by households, restaurants, and convenience stores nationwide.
Known for their classic matchbooks, wooden matchboxes, and custom promotional options, D.D. Bean is a go-to for high-quality matches that are both functional and affordable. Their products are made with care using responsibly sourced wood and non-toxic materials—making them a dependable choice for businesses that want consistency and domestic manufacturing.
D.D. Bean matches are ideal for corner stores, gas stations, general retailers, and hospitality venues looking to stock staple utility products that customers reach for daily.
Top products include:
Safety Matchbooks (20-stick)
Pocket-Sized Wooden Matchboxes
Bulk Boxes for Retail Resale
Custom Promotional Matchbooks
Strike-On-Box Matches
Fun fact: D.D. Bean manufactures more than half of the matchbooks used in North America and is one of the last remaining match producers in the United States.
York Snack Food Distribution Inc. is proud to carry D.D. Bean matches—an essential, everyday product made with American craftsmanship and small-town pride.