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Nitedals

Nitedals

Market: Norway

Founded: 1922

Turnover: 7 million matchboxes/year

Norway

Nitedals Hjelpestikker is a well-known and popular brand in Norway that was founded in 1922. But Norwegian match manufacturing actually dates back to 1838, and the Nitedal match factory was founded in 1863. The factory in Nitedal was in operation for 32 years before most of its production was relocated to Grønvold in Norway.

HJELPESTIKKER FUND

The Hjelpestikker Fund raises money for charity from sales of matchboxes and other fire-related products. Every year since 1991, the Hjelpestikke Prize has been awarded to individuals or associations that have made a significant contribution to children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. Since its inception, the Hjelpestikker Fund has donated more than NOK 50 million to charity. 

Products

Matches

Our aim is to always produce a match that is safe, reliable and environmentally sound. Our consumers deserve high-quality matches that cannot self-ignite, do not break easily or lose bits of their head on the striking strip.

Our aim is to always produce a match that is safe, reliable and environmentally sound. Our consumers deserve high-quality matches that cannot self-ignite, do not break easily or lose bits of their head on the striking strip.

Our matches are subject to higher requirements than the European standard (EN 1783:1997), and our testing and analysis methods are more complex. Compliance with this standard ensures both distributors and consumers that our matches meet strict quality requirements. The MATCHTEK® standard is a guarantee for safe and reliable matches that are also environmentally sound.

90% renewable substances
0% heavy metals
FSC® certified

Fire starters

Nitedals fire starters is the natural choice for lighting the fire, BBQ or sauna, and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. ‘Strike-on-box’ like a match. No kerosene, paper or similar. 

Match and firelighter in one
8 min. burn time
100% recycled board
FSC® certified

Briquette firestarters

Nitedals Briquette firestarters are the natural choice for lighting the fire, BBQ or sauna, and are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. These briquette firestarters are made from compressed sawdust and provide a natural and odorless fire. 

Place 2-3 briquettes among the wood or in the BBQ. Light the fire with the long Nitedals matches that came with the briquette firestarters.

Made from 40% compressed sawdust and 60% vegetable wax.

100% plant-based
Perfect for the fire, BBQ or sauna
8 min. burn time
FSC® certified

Wood wool

Nitedals wood wool is the natural choice for lighting the fire, BBQ or sauna, and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The wood wool is made from European FSC® certified pine and spruce, and vegetable wax.

100% plant-based
Perfect for the fire or BBQ
8-10 min. burn time
100% recycled board
FSC® certified

History of Nitedals

1838

Match manufacturing commenced in Norway. 

1863

The first match factory in Nitedal was opened and started producing matches.

1922

Nitedals Hjelpestikker was founded and market sales commenced. Some of the proceeds from sales were donated to charity. 

1981

Match manufacturing in Norway was relocated to Tidaholm in Sweden. 

How matches are made

Swedish matches have always been recognized for their quality. We maintain that tradition and are constantly striving to improve our products.

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