Tordenskjold matches

Identification and product type

The pictured item is a classic Tordenskjold safety-match box (a household matchbox showing the historic Tordenskjold portrait and the Danish term for safety matches). Tordenskjold is a long-standing Danish match brand and the packaging design in the photo matches the brand’s traditional label. (tordenskjold-taendstikker.dk)

Brand origin and history

Tordenskjold traces its origin back to Denmark (established c.1865) and was created as a Danish household match brand; historic owners include Gosch & Co and other early Danish matchmakers. The brand has deep Danish design and trademark roots dating to the 19th century. (tordenskjold-taendstikker.dk)

Manufacturing

Although the brand is Danish in origin, modern Tordenskjold matches are manufactured in Sweden (Swedish Match production facilities, e.g. Tidaholm). Today Tordenskjold matches and related fire-starting products are produced under the Swedish Match manufacturing system in Sweden. (int.swedishmatchindustries.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

Tordenskjold is a Nordic match brand managed by Swedish Match (Swedish Match Industries / Swedish Match AB). Swedish Match was acquired by Philip Morris International (PMI) in 2022 and is now part of PMI’s group of companies; PMI is the ultimate owner and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA (with an operations center in Lausanne, Switzerland). As a result, the Tordenskjold brand is produced by Swedish Match under PMI ownership. (swedishmatchindustries.com)

Practical note

Typical product use: household safety matches for lighting candles, stoves, fireplaces, and BBQ/fire starters. Packaging and FSC/MatchTek claims on modern boxes indicate use of Swedish aspen and compliance with contemporary match safety and environmental standards. (tordenskjold-taendstikker.dk)