Corporate Facts
Pilot Corporation of America prides itself on being a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality writing instruments in the United States. Our sales continue to grow year after year because of the quality of our products, and the innovation of our Research and Development teams. Our spirit of innovation has always focused on serving consumer's writing needs.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and Japan operate under strict quality control standards, ensuring the superior quality of all Pilot products. Dr. Grip, G2, Precise V5/V7 and EasyTouch are among our top selling brands.

In addition to the American subsidiary, the parent company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Brazil and Russia.

Quick Facts about Pilot Pen Corporation of America
Pilot Pen is the third largest writing instrument company in the United States. Established in the U.S. in 1970, Pilot is the fastest-growing writing instrument company in the country. The parent company, Pilot Corporation in Tokyo, was founded in 1918. It is the oldest and largest writing instrument manufacturer in Japan.

Locations
Jacksonville, Florida Distribution Guadalajara, Mexico	Headquarters, Assembly and Distribution

Employees
228

Products
Pens, highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils and fountain pens

Trademarks
G2 Precise Dr. Grip EasyTouch Better Ball Point VBall Razor Point	BeGreen FriXion Spotliter G6 Namiki Vanishing Point Ageless

Parent Company
Name:	Pilot Corporation, Tokyo
Founded:	1918
Chairman:	Kiyoshi Takahashi
President:	Hiromoto Watanabe
Trading:	Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section, "Pilot"
2008 Revenue:	US$850 million
Employees:	2,400
Products:	Writing instruments, stationery, jewelry
Subsidiaries:	England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, United States
Distribution:	Worldwide

 

For More Information
Contact:	media@pilotpen.com 904-645-9999