ABOUT HANNA'S®

In 1987 during his senior year of college, Burt Hanna started Hanna's Potpourri in his basement with $4,000. Since that time Hanna's Candle Company has surpassed $1 Billion in lifetime candle sales, has made over 500 million jar candles and 100s of millions of wax melts. 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In 2022, Hanna's Candle Company moved into a new, state-of-the-art factory with a $20 million investment, enhancing efficiency and production capabilities. This facility includes advanced equipment and a rail spur, making it one of the most efficient candle factories in the world.

CAPABILITIES
   •    Products: Poured jar candles and wax melts

CAPACITIES
   •    Annual Capacity: 90 million jar candles and 90 million wax melts
   •    Current Production (per 10-hour shift):  

        Jar Lines: 5 lines producing 150,000 jar candles  

        Melt Lines: 2 lines producing 100,000 melts
   •    Future Expansion: Adding 2 more fill lines in 2025 to increase

output by 40%
   •    Operational Schedule: Average of 40 hours per week

MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    Product Design:
   •    Develop custom wax, color, and fragrance blends based on customer briefs.
   •    Create a Bill of Materials.
   •    Test wick sizing.
   •    Design labels and packaging.
   •    Obtain UL lab approval.
   •    Conduct product photography.
   Production Phase:
   •    Melt wax on a rail car.
   •    Mix wax in a computerized Blend House according to the Bill of Materials.
   •    Wick jars, pour inline, label products, case pack, inspect, and ship to the warehouse next door.

HOW HANNA'S IS DIFFERENT
   •    Rail Capacity: 13 rail car capacity and 2 million pounds tank capacity        help maintain stock during outages (e.g., hurricanes, strikes).
   •    Sustainability: Rail freight of wax eliminates 393 tons of CO2 per year      compared to truck shipping, based on 20 million pounds of wax annually.
   •    Local Production: All candles are poured in-house; we import some vessels but do not import filled candles.
   •    Production Efficiency:
   •    Pouring wax without cores for higher quality candles
   •    Production line width provides maximum cooling, yet is narrow enough to inspect each candle.
   •    Strong wick tab glue with an average pull strength of +20 lbs
   •    Precision Manufacturing: Inline blending based on weight ensures accuracy and minimizes fragrance oil degradation.
   •    Sourcing: 85% of glass used is sourced domestically, supported by          long-term relationships with US glass manufacturers and wax suppliers, enhancing buying power.
   •    In-House Facilities:
   •    Dedicated print shop for quick stock increases
   •    Creative and photography teams for branding
   •    In-house engineering and machining enables us to make our own fill equipment and PLC design.
   •    Geographical Advantage: Centrally located in the US for lower freight costs
   •    Facility Size:
   •    145,000 sq. ft. production plant and 99,000 sq. ft. high-bay warehouse    with 10,000 pallet positions
   •    Space available for assortment packing

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We can make more

than you can sell.