Svalan Safety Matches

Svalan (The Swallow) safety matches are a historic brand of matches manufactured in Sweden. The brand's origin is tied to the Swedish match industry, which revolutionized safety by moving away from phosphorus-tipped sticks. These specific matches were manufactured at the Uddevalla Tändsticksfabrik, a factory established in the mid-19th century in Uddevalla, Sweden.

The brand is currently part of the Swedish Match AB portfolio. Swedish Match is a global company headquartered in Stockholm that specializes in smokeless tobacco, cigars, and matches. While the Uddevalla factory itself was part of a major consolidation of the industry over a century ago, the brand Svalan remains an iconic example of Swedish industrial heritage. In 2022, Philip Morris International completed a successful acquisition of Swedish Match AB, making it the ultimate owner of the brand.