Our story · Since 2013
Honest, hardworking and yours
Kalamazoo Candle Company was founded on a simple premise: you deserve a better candle. It started in October 2013 with one man and a box of wax.
Hand-poured in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Since 2013Started with one box of wax
- 100% natural soyAmerican-made materials
- 1,000+ storesCarried across the country
- Made by handIn Kalamazoo, Michigan
How we grew
From one box of wax to a Kalamazoo landmark
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One man, one box of wax
October 2013: the first candles, poured by hand.
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Wholesale partners
Now on the shelves of 1,000+ stores nationwide.
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A flagship store
Our downtown Kalamazoo shop and candle bar.
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Our production facility
Room to invest, expand and keep innovating.
Our values
What guides us
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Quality
Hand-poured 100% soy candles that look great, smell great and burn clean and long.
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Community
We support local non-profits with donations and a generous fundraising program.
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Sustainability
Recyclable vessels, upcycled cardboard packing and always looking for ways to cut waste.
Thank you
We grew because of you
Our small-town values and dedication to craft still guide everything we make. Thank you for helping us grow. We look forward to making the candles you love for many years to come.