is a part of the Swedish Match Group, and one of the world's leading manufacturers of matches.
In 1936, the Solstickan Foundation was created to benefit children and the elderly. A portion of the revenue from all products in the Solstickan product family still goes to the Solstickan Foundation to help children and the elderly.
Since 1887 the Three stars has been primarily an export brand. The number three was commonly used in 19th century match trademarks, signifying luck or even spiritual, philosophical, or biblical relevance.
Swan Vestas matches were first introduced in the U.K. in 1883, named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of hearth and home.