Our 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, and now has close to 100 years of stamping expertise. With an unwavering commitment to quality and the same deeply rooted values that launched this business, our products 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.

Today, our expertise extends far beyond bells. We provide short to large runs for a variety of industries, specializing in progressive, compound, and secondary stamping. We take care of everything from finishing and cleaning to powder coat painting, pad printing, and assembly.

Our press inventory is formidable, featuring multiple 150-ton presses alongside 60-ton and 35-ton units. We also maintain a full suite of lathes, tubing cutoff equipment, and a tool & die department for repair and maintenance. With nearly 200 years of experience, our quality control is second to none.

Bevin Bros. stamps a vast array of products, from garden tools and bottle openers to bilge pumps, fishing lures, and steel hangers. We are based in East Hampton, CT—historically known as "Bell Town"—and we remain the last of over 30 bell-related companies that once defined the region.