The year of 2008 represents Dadant and Sons 145th year of service to the beekeeping industry, and we are proud to be a part of it. That is five generations of our family's involvement, and a good indication of our dedication to the industry. After coming to America from France in 1863, Charles Dadant purchased land on the rolling tallgrass prairie of western Illinois where he built a simple log house and began keeping honey bees.

By the end of the Civil War he had nine colonies of honeybees, and traveled with his young son across the Mississippi River to sell honey and beeswax in a neighboring town. His interest in making quality candles grew from his love and knowledge of beekeeping.

From those humble beginnings, our company has expanded to 10 branch locations nationwide and 4 manufacturing facilities that are located near Hamilton. We are happy to serve the United States beekeepers as well as many overseas customers. For over 130 years the Dadant family has made quality products from beeswax, a natural and renewable resource.