Luxury waits for no recovery Nov 21, 2008
Five years ago, the company began a formal push into accessories, including silk squares, table decorations, writing instruments and, naturally, handbags, culminating in the opening of two boutiques exclusively dedicated to these objects, in Kuwait and Dubai in 2007. It's helpful to remember that these developments took place within the context of a modern-day Gilded Age. (International Herald Tribune)
Writing boutique to open in Waikiki Nov 19, 2008
A boutique specializing in fine writing instruments and stationery will open Thursday in Waikiki ... The store features writing instruments from brands such as Cartier, Dunhill, Porsche and others. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more Nov 11, 2008
For those passing through town, there are also beautiful writing instruments (shown below) and leather-bound journals. Or my favourite find: a selection of handmade paper, including historic maps of London and New York City. (Globe and Mail)
The Number One Fighting Videogame Franchise to Make Its Online Debut with WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) Online Sep 19, 2008
JAKKS diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific, Play Along, Flying Colors, Creative Designs International, Road Champs, Child Guidance, Pentech, Trendmasters, Toymax, Funnoodle, Go... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reliable Test To Spot Pre-Diabetes Developed Sep 8, 2008
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd today unveiled 'Watermann Exception Solid Gold Pen' worth Rs 10 lakh at the inaugural ceremony of the company's exclusive retail showroom 'Luxor. 3. (Oneindia)
Dress code is for safety (33) Aug 19, 2008
It is a place where one expresses oneself with books, paper and writing instruments. Today with gang activity, banning clothing that encourages such activity is necessary and, if it keeps children safer, all should be in favor of such bans. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Newell Rubbermaid plans $12.5M ink factory in Manchester Aug 12, 2008
"By locating our new facility here, in close proximity to other Newell Rubbermaid Office Products operations, we are well positioned to maintain our sustainable competitive advantage as the world's largest manufacturer of ink for writing instruments.". Newell Rubbermaid's brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, Waterman, EXPO, Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Graco, Goody, BernzOmatic, IRWIN and LENOX. The company's second-quarter profit slipped 35 percent to $92. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Collegian Sports About to Begin New Season -1st Choice Logos Company is Ready to Promote Football Teams Around the Country Aug 11, 2008
1st Choice presents a multi-platform product list to their clients of: apparel, drink ware, key chains, writing instruments, post it notes, etc. As well as the ability to create a customized logo for implementation into the products to which their clients purchase. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sales Tax Break Should Benefit Area Jul 25, 2008
The only items that are tax-free during the three-day "holiday" include clothing and shoes costing less than $100; personal computers of less than $3,500; computer software of less than $350; and school supplies of less than $50 per purchase, including textbooks, book bags, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, calculators, art supplies, maps and globes. The law also spells out items that aren't tax exempt, including watches, jewelry, umbrellas, ties, belt buckles, radios, CD players, sporting... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Pens and Pencils Inventions Jul 18, 2008
Insights into the pioneers of writing instruments - pen and pencil - their inventions, discoveries and evolving improvements ... Feather quills were developed and represented a great improvement in the quality of writing instruments. (Suite101.com)
Pen and seller: Hobby turns into business Jun 26, 2008
Following that, Franklin launched a group of writing instruments, including a ballpoint pen and a large pencil, made up of alternating sections of black composite and sterling silver dubbed the "Paradox" collection ... In fact, Asia and India have developed into good markets for Franklin-Christoph writing instruments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Sakura of America Launches New Sumo Grip(R) II Pen and Pencil at Grand Sumo Tournament in Los Angeles, June 7 and 8, 2008 May 22, 2008
"Sakura of America's writing instruments are the official pens and markers for the . This official Sumo wrestling tournament is a fitting venue for launching Sumo Grip II to honor the sport and champions that inspired our product," said Peter Ouyang, Vice-President of Product Development and Marketing ... About Sakura Color Products of America, Inc.: Sakura Color Products of America, Inc. (Sakura) is committed to the development of writing instruments and artistic mediums that empower individual... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A Good Idea: Canadian Children Colour for Other Children in Need May 6, 2008
STAEDTLER (the global manufacturer of writing instruments) has initiated the first global World Kid's Colouring Day, to be held annually, starting on May 6, 2008 to benefit Save the Children. This educational and fundraising initiative will contribute to Save the Children's Rewrite the Future campaign which focuses on securing quality education for 8 million children out of school. (Canada Newswire)
U.S. airlines to start charging for 2nd checked bag Apr 22, 2008
"From a promotional products standpoint, I think we're seeing a resurgence in the smaller items such as writing instruments, journals or business card holders," he said. Bigger giveaways like coffee mugs and paperweights, he added, have become less popular. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
World Stationery Products Market to Exceed $164.63 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
The term 'Stationery' is no longer synonymous with ubiquitous writing instruments such as pens and pencils ... The trend is readily evident among the makers of fine writing instruments and greeting cards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Global Market for Writing and Marking Instruments to Reach $18.3 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
Writing instruments market is vivid and active even in electronic age. The industry is growing with improving economic condition in global commodity market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bangalores new airport gears up for Rs 2500-cr expansion Feb 22, 2008
The airport will sport two mono brand stores at the international terminal: Bangalorean Deepika Govind s designer wear and watches and writing instruments at the Ethos Watches outlet. At the domestic side, Carbon Accessories will showcase its creations. (Hindu Business Line)
County Calendar Feb 20, 2008
This yearly gathering is an opportunity for aficionados of fountain pens, other writing instruments and pen ephemera such as advertisements, ink blotters and stationery, to gather and exchange information about the hobby. Members of the Club will offer appraisal services at no cost and Danny Fudge of The Write Pen in Russellville will make on the spot repairs. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
A Tribute to Diamonds and Fashion on the Red Carpet Feb 19, 2008
The company markets a broad range of luxury products including jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrance, writing instruments, lighters, leather goods and scarves. In the United States, there are 35 stores including two in Canada. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Currie named Dixon Ticonderoga CEO; Asta steps down Dec 18, 2007
Heathrow-based Dixon Ticonderoga manufactures and markets writing instruments, art materials and office supplies under the Ticonderoga, Prang and Dixon brands. The company currently employs 2,000 people at eight facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Chile, Argentina and the United Kingdom. (Orlando Business Journal)
New laptop screen dirt-resistant Nov 22, 2007
John Soh, an analyst at Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co. in Seoul, predicted the technology will be popular with students as they often use writing instruments such as pens in conjunction with laptops. The Seoul-based company competes with South Korean rival Samsung Electronics Co. for global dominance in liquid crystal displays, which are used in flat screen televisions, computer monitors and mobile phones. (CNN -- Tech)
Gitanjali Gems enters into JV with ARMO Netherlands Finance Nov 20, 2007
The joint venture will carry on the business of importing, wholesaling, distribution and manufacturing of watches, leather goods, writing instruments, jewellery and other products under the brand names Morellato. At 10 am, Gitanjali Gems shares were up 3. (India Times)
Bringing back the energy Nov 12, 2007
It has become one of the world's largest and most respected providers of limited-edition numismatics, fine gold and diamond jewellery, as well as distinctive timepieces and stylish writing instruments. It has a customer base of three million in over 160 countries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 Kicks off Global Marketing Campaign on WWE(R) Monday Night RAW(R) Nov 6, 2007
The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific, Play Along, Flying Colors, Creative Designs International, Road Champs, Child Guidance, Pentech, Trendmasters, Toymax,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cool collectors-2 Oct 14, 2007
"I haven't really counted them all, but they are in scores,'' says Anupam. From simple pocket knives, Thai punch-dagger, Kashmiri 'chhuri', hunting arrows from Meghalaya, Chinese axes and sickle to Bhutanese and Canadian darts, Nepali khukris, swords and kirpans, Anupam hasn't even spared serrated-edged spoons from National Stainless of Korea and Sheffield, England. Legally, anyone who possesses a knife more than 9 inches long and 2 inches wide needs to have a licence. Only select swords and... (India Times, India)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Awards Neopets Master Toy License to JAKKS Pacific Sep 27, 2007
"The next step is to take Neopets, a digital first property, and expand into the consumer products arena. We're excited to launch Neopets Key Quest in conjunction with JAKKS' toy line, which will offer our fans a truly convergent play experience within the virtual world of Neopets.On Neopets, players create a Neopet to be their companion that they can dress and take care of while exploring the fantasy world of Neopia, rich with 54 species of Neopets, 16 lands and hundreds of characters, stories... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Richemont's Cartier store in Sandton will target SA's elite Sep 26, 2007
Yet, somewhat ironically, Richemont's South African footprint has been restricted to three dedicated Montblanc stores, which sell writing instruments. Two franchised Dunhill outlets also exist. (Business Report, South Africa)
Buyers with Annual Sales of US$122 Billion Open Exclusive Export Opportunities for Greater China Suppliers of Batteries and Chargers Sep 21, 2007
" World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events Some of the world's top buyers, including Carrefour, NEC and Organtex, are scheduled to attend upcoming Private Sourcing Events. The next three events are: -- Access Control Products, Systems der Alarms -- Sept. 24, Shenzhen -- Writing Instruments Products -- Sept. 27, Shanghai -- Baby ren's Apparel ear -- Nov. 2, Fuzhou Global Sources has scheduled more than 50 Private Sourcing Events for 2007. A complete list of Private... (PR Newswire)
5 Low-Priced, High-Star Stocks Sep 12, 2007
Despite a 20% drop over the last two months, A.T. Cross Company, a manufacturer of fine writing instruments, recently earned a five-star rating. In addition to its Cross-branded pens, the 158-year-old company markets premium sunglasses under the Costa Del Mar name. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sales tax holiday begins today through Sunday Aug 4, 2007
chool supplies - any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps, and globes. The term shall not include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
CROSS Announces Winners of 'FINE LINES' Scholarship Competition Aug 4, 2007
CROSS, based in Lincoln, Rhode Island, is America's oldest manufacturer of writing instruments with a history that stretches back more than 160 years. According to Tom Peterson, Director of Global Marketing for CROSS, "CROSS has achieved widespread recognition for its artistry in pens and accessories, and we are now thrilled to acknowledge and encourage the creativity of America's fine arts students in the medium of pen and ink illustration. After reviewing more than 300 submissions, we are... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tax holiday info Aug 3, 2007
School supplies less than $50 per purchase: School supplies include any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps, and globes. The exemption does not include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment,... (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Dodging the Sales Tax Jul 31, 2007
$15 or less: Notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, paper clips, staples, staplers, scissors and rulers. $100 or less: Clothing, shoes, backpacks, handheld calculators, maps and globes. (SmartMoney)
AMC Goes 'Mad’ — But Is Not Jul 17, 2007
Similarly, pen maker A.T. Cross Co. is on board via a deal placing the writing instruments into scripts in exchange for sponsored vignettes, signage at 200 locations nationwide that sell the pens, and an online photo gallery for the show on AMCTV.com. Given the talent and a multi-million dollar, multimedia campaign, the show s going to produce big numbers for AMC, right. (Multichannel News)
Polyconcept buys Journalbooks Jul 10, 2007
Polyconcept North America operates two subsidiaries: Leed's, a Pennsylvania marketer of bags, writing instruments and gift sets, and , a Florida supplier of thermal mugs, personal-care products and tote bags. With its purchase of Journalbooks, Polyconcept North America will be the largest U.S. supplier of nonwearable promotional products. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
More retail boutiques from Faber-Castell Jun 25, 2007
These stores will not only help increase the sales of our premium range writing instruments, but will also help to bring the brand image of Faber-Castell to a higher level, he said. Toh Yan Peng. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Pelikan raises revenue target to RM1.3bil Jun 19, 2007
Pelikan is one of the market leaders in the writing instruments and stationery industry worldwide. Switzerland-based Pelikan Hardcopy AG, which the company acquired last year, is the largest independent non-original equipment manufacturer and distributor of imaging supplies and printer accessories in Europe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Report: Tampa businesses buy a lot of promotional products May 26, 2007
"Wearables" was the most common item, accounting for 30 percent of sales in the study, followed by writing instruments and calendars. The top three buyers by industry category in the 2006 study were education, financial and health care. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Second choice May 21, 2007
Writing instruments giant Montblanc last year took over all its outlets from local partners and started operating directly, both in first- and second-tier cities. The huge population base in small cities is the main attraction for the luxury segment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mans world: Dunhill makes its entry in India May 20, 2007
Specialising in high-end leather goods , lighters, fragrances, writing instruments and accessories for men, the brand s history goes back as far as 1893 ... We offer a diverse product range for men, which include leather goods, writing instruments, lighters, fragrances, accessories and clothing. (India Times)
In a city? Tyler Brûlé recommends taking to the street and wandering May 19, 2007
It was an unseasonably warm day in December, and starting in Meguro I armed myself with good shoes (Ludwig Reiter desert boots), tote bag (Porter) and the essentials for urban navigation (camera for interesting finds, notebooks, writing instruments, phrasebook) and just went walking. I didn't really have a final destination in mind as the point of the journey was just that - an unaided, unplanned little adventure in the world's biggest city. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
In high-tech world, fountain pens endure Apr 22, 2007
But there are still those who prefer old-fashioned writing instruments. "We were taught to write with fountain pens, and I got hooked on them and have been using them ever since," says Sandra King, the vice president for marketing, communication, and public affairs at Bentley College, who has been collecting fountain pens since she was a 10-year-old school girl in Jamaica. (Boston Globe)
CROSS Announces Pen and Ink Scholarship Competition Apr 13, 2007
LINCOLN, R.I., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CROSS, the renowned maker of writing instruments and accessories, announces the first CROSS "Fine Lines" Pen and Ink Scholarship Competition for fine arts students in accredited four-year college institutions in the United States. Students can compete to win a $5,000 scholarship offered as a grand prize, as well as more than fifty runner-up and honorable mention awards. (PR Newswire)
A new push for Newell Apr 11, 2007
The company's goods are in most homes and workplaces and include writing instruments, baby strollers and car seats, cookware, storage containers, hand tools and window treatments ... But those newer pens also have a tendency to skip and smear, says Gretchen Hickman, director of marketing for writing instruments at Newell Rubbermaid's Sanford Brands unit in Oakbrook, Ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Cougar Lounge - The Double Wides Of March Mar 19, 2007
Look, we know it's rough to get up at 9am to watch a 1-16 match-up that's what the beer is for but fer cryin' in the mud, keep all writing instruments away from people who want to take the underdogs in the 1-16 game. Then there is the madness on the court and you know what we are talking about here don't you. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lincoln pen maker sells HQ, leases back space Mar 7, 2007
Cross writing instruments are distributed throughout 140 foreign markets ... The company s writing instruments come with a lifetime mechanical warranty, according to the manufacturer. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
A.T. Cross sells its headquarters Mar 7, 2007
LINCOLN - A manufacturer known worldwide for its writing instruments has announced the sale and lease-back of its global headquarters here ... Cross writing instruments are distributed throughout 140 foreign markets ... All of the company's writing instruments come with a lifetime mechanical warranty, according to the manufacturer. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Less Is More Mar 6, 2007
"They're not destroying their image, but Montblanc may erode its image as a company that makes precision writing instruments. It's a trade-off.". takes a weekly look at a new study or research paper in the natural or social sciences. (Forbes)
All-in-one gadgets can face uphill battle Feb 25, 2007
For instance, Montblanc was long known for making one thing: expensive and stylish pens, or "writing instruments" as the company's Web site says. But Montblanc eventually branched out into watches, jewelry, leather, and perfume and cologne. (Chicago Tribune)
Ballpoint Pen Costs $730,000 Feb 10, 2007
SAN DIEGO -- There are pens, and then there are writing instruments. This instrument is the world's most expensive ballpoint pen with 840 diamonds and 20 carats in gemstones. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Tens of thousands struck down by virus Jan 3, 2007
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