Some Top Candle Companies Worth a Look
Monday, March 17th, 2008
• Lumi-Lite Candle Company: Founded in the early ‘60’s Lumi-Lite® Candle Company, Inc., is a leader in the candle and candle fragrance technology. Masters of the Art of Candle Making and Fragrance Creation, they have developed proprietary blends of fragrance, color and wax that are used to manufacture products that provide our customers the safest and highest quality products. They are the only candle manufacturer in the world with in-house candle and candle fragrance research and development facilities.
Lumi-Lite® Candle Company, Inc. was founded by William W. Wilson. As a child, he developed a passion for chemistry and making candles. An entrepreneur at heart, Mr. Wilson made his living using his skills to produce handcrafted candles and was one of the first to produce scented candles.
• Root Candles: The Root Company’s early honey and beeswax enterprise turned to candlemaking in 1928 at the request of a local priest looking for higher quality candles. Today, they remain a leader in Liturgical candles as well as producing beautiful candles with lovely fragrances for your home. Nothing can compare to the quality of a Root Candle. Each is carefully handcrafted using processes mastered through five generations of craftsmanship combined with the latest in manufacturing technologies. The results are pure and simple: lasting fragrances, rich colors, longer and cleaner burning, uniquely appealing textures, and honestly the finest candles you can buy.
Root Candles are sold in fine gift and specialty shops across the country.
• Yankee Candle Company: With over 150 fragrances, they offer the world’s largest and most compelling selection of candle and home fragrance scents. In addition to their renowned Housewarmer® line of scented candles, they also provide a wide range of seasonal and specialty scented candles, home fragrance products, car fresheners and candle accessories.
Along with the regular introduction of new Yankee Candle® products and fragrances, they’ve also grown by adding other brands to our portfolio, including Aroma Naturals® brand of pure, natural aromatherapy candles and related products and Illuminations, which designs and markets premium scented candles, candle accessories, and other home decor products.
