Altadis U.S.A. Inc. has been specializing in the manufacture of a variety of cigars and related products since 1981. The company manufactures a broad line of cigars such as handmade cigars, domestic cigars, pipe/bulk tobacco as well as cigar accessories and cigar builders. It is one of the largest suppliers of private label pipe tobacco in the United States. The company purchases tobacco leaves from growers across the globe and distributes its products in the United States through a network of tobacco/candy distributors, direct buying retail chains and specialty tobacco shops. Altadis U.S.A. Inc. s hand-made brands include Don Diego, Havana Sweets, Juan Lopez, Royal Jamaica Gold, Santa Rosa, and many more. Its domestic and premium machine made brands include Backwoods, Black & Blue, Dutch Masters, Erik, Muriel and others.