Welcome to Bevin Bros.

If our name rings a bell, it’s because we have been crafting high-quality, authentic Bevin Bells since 1832.  And every bell has always been made right here in America. Now in our sixth generation of family ownership, Bevin Bros. is the only dedicated bell manufacturer in the United States.  Devoted to the art and science of producing exceptional bells with a brilliant sound, the Bevin family still oversees all operations in East Hampton, Connecticut. Each bell we make is backed by two centuries of experience, quality and trust, in addition to a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  You can be sure that our goal is to be here in another 200 years, celebrating with bells on.

And, because we’ve been at this longer than anyone else, we have the most extensive variety of quality bells in the world.  Add in our customizing work, and you could say we have all the bells and whistles.

Our Company's History

The history of Bevin Bros. and of the US bell industry is nearly two centuries old.  Since the very early 1800s, the Bevin family has been crafting bells in the same little town in central CT.  With an unwavering commitment to quality and the same deeply rooted values that launched this business, our bells have withstood the test of time, and continue to deliver the same wonderful sound and bring the same joy to users.  You probably don’t realize how well you know us.  Bevin Bros. makes most of the bells that the Salvation Army bell ringers use with their iconic kettles during the holiday season; it was a Bevin Gong Bell that opened and closed the NYSE for nearly seven decades; a Bevin Bell gave Clarence his wings in the iconic “It’s a Wonderful Life” movie;  Good Humor trucks ignited the taste buds of children growing up as they rang their Bevin Bells throughout the neighborhoods; and many a prize fight featuring legend Muhammad Ali was marked by the gong of a Bevin Bell.

We are based in East Hampton, CT, also known as Bell Town, because of its roots as the center of bell manufacturing in this country.  Once home to more than 30 bell-related companies, Bevin Brothers is the only one remaining.  Check out more about our history below.

A Family Company

Now in our sixth generation of leadership, the Bevin family has owned and led Bevin Bros. since it’s founding in 1832.

  1. First Generation: Abner G. Bevin
  2. Second Generation: Chauncey G. Bevin
  3. Third Generation: Stanley A. Bevin
  4. Fourth Generation: Chauncey G. Bevin II
  5. Fifth Generation: Stanley R. Bevin
  6. Sixth Generation:  Matthew G. Bevin (Current Owner & CEO)
  7. Sixth Generation: Cici Bevin (President)

About Our Bells

There is a functional nature to the products that Bevin Brothers produces, and innovation has been a hallmark of the company. Sleighs were a primary mode of transportation during the cold winter months and were extremely quiet. This imposed a safety hazard to unsuspecting pedestrians who shared the same rustic roads. Law mandated that sleighs have bells to warn those nearby. At one point, we made up to 20 different sizes and styles of sleigh bells alone.  Bells were used to call parishioners to church, to call employees to work, to signal a fire and, when attached to a wagon wheel after a 360 degree revolution, to indicate distance.   Bevin Bros. is also credited with inventing the first bicycle bell in 1865, and the first foot bell for the very early horseless carriages. Isaac Bevin patented the first mass-produced bell toy.

Today, the factory continues to produce over 50 different sizes and styles of bells – and every single bell is still made with great pride in East Hampton, CT.  Our bells are seen cheering on sports teams, runners and skiers; they are used in nursing homes by residents needing assistance; they adorn Christmas trees and appear in crafts and other decorations; they still call the family for dinner; draw attention to the thousands of Salvation Army kettles each holiday season; act as a warning system in coal mines; announce the arrival of ice cream and food trucks across the globe; among many, many other uses.  In fact, we are the only remaining US manufacturer solely dedicated to making bells.