At the same time there was a match factory, but it has since been closed down as the result of multiple fires.

In 1989, many of these were moved to the Méjanes, an old match factory.

In the latter half of the 19th century there were two match factories, although these both went out of business about 1890.

As a result, when the local match factory is in trouble, his uncle begs him to return and save it.

The ironworks were replaced in 1868 by a match factory.

His business grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest match factories in the world.

In 1870 a match factory was built in the town.

This industry however declined in importance until the last match factory closed during the late 1970s.

There were ten match factories prior to 2000 but as of 2011, only five are functioning.

A match factory also opened in the city during the war.