NAICS Code 325998-15 - Matches (Manufacturing)

Tools commonly used in the Matches (Manufacturing) industry for day-to-day tasks and operations.

• Match splint cutting machine
• Match dipping machine
• Match head making machine
• Match box filling machine
• Match box labeling machine
• Match box packing machine
• Match box wrapping machine
• Match box sealing machine
• Match box printing machine
• Match box cutting machine

Common products and services typical of NAICS Code 325998-15, illustrating the main business activities and contributions to the market.

• Safety matches
• Strike-anywhere matches
• Kitchen matches
• Fireplace matches
• Waterproof matches
• Windproof matches
• Extra-long matches
• Pocket matches
• Camping matches
• Wooden matches

A concise historical narrative of NAICS Code 325998-15 covering global milestones and recent developments within the United States.

• Matches have been used for centuries, with the first recorded use dating back to China in the 6th century. These early matches were made from sulfur and other chemicals, and were used for medicinal purposes. In the 19th century, the modern match was invented, which used phosphorus instead of sulfur. This made matches much easier to light, and they quickly became popular around the world. In the United States, the match industry grew rapidly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with many companies producing matches for both domestic and international markets. However, the industry declined in the mid-20th century due to increased competition from other products, such as lighters and electronic devices. Today, the match industry is still active, but it is much smaller than it once was, with only a few major companies producing matches for both consumer and industrial use.