Match Facts

D. D. Bean & Sons manufactures 10 million matchbooks a day. Last year we distributed 2.1 billion books, that's 42 billion lights! The book match is among the most widely recognized and readily available commodity products in the U.S. When you pick up a matchbook as a keepsake, for a light, or simply to write a phone number on its cover, chances are it was printed and manufactured by D.D. Bean & Sons Co.

Anatomy of a Match

Match Safety

Close cover before striking.	Hold close to match head and gently strike away from you.