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Pentel Co Ltd is a privately owned Japanese company, whose name combines the sense of pencil and pastel. Pentel Co Ltd started operation as “The Japan Stationery Co Ltd” in 1946, when Yukio Horie began the manufacture and sale of school stationery products such as crayons and paint. Mr Horie, a great innovator and visionary, remained Chairman of Pentel Co Ltd until he retired after 53 years, handing over to his grandson, Mr Keima Horie, who shares the same vision and passion for products of the highest performance and quality.

One of the first Japanese companies to invest in the UK, Pentel arrived in London in 1967. A year later, Pentel (Stationery) Ltd came into being as a wholly owned sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary. Other subsidiaries created at the time were located in countries such as Hong Kong, the USA, Germany and Australia.

In 1973, the Ball Pentel rollerball, with its distinctive green barrel, was put on the market and subsequently launched the era of the water-based disposable ink pen. In 2001 it celebrated 25 years as the top-performing rollerball and is still as popular as ever.

Pentel (Stationery) Ltd moved to new, purpose-built premises at South Marston Park, Swindon in May 1992 – thus doubling the company’s warehouse space. The strategic choice of Swindon as a location was prompted by its first class access to the motorway network and customers throughout the UK.

Pentel has just launched the first complete range of recycled filing and presentation products on the market, under the name 'Recycology'.  Made from more than 50% recycled materials, the polypropylene display books, files and document wallets are available in a range of colours and sizes.  While the common perception of many recycled products is that they often compromise quality, the Recycology range offers excellent quality products at a competitive price

With today’s range of over 140 products in the UK including gel-ink, liquid-ink and water-based rollerballs, ballpoint pens, fine liners, automatic pencils, refill leads, correction pens and tapes, permanent markers, technical pens and art materials and not forgetting its most recent innovations, EngerGel – the new liquid gel ink range - and Wet Erase Chalk Markers, Pentel probably provide the most comprehensive choice of writing instruments for everyday use.

The Maxiflo range of drywipe markers is excellent for use on classroom whiteboards, where the vivid, long-lasting liquid ink stands out strongly. It also boasts a unique push-button ink replenishment system that sends fresh ink to the tip if the cap has been left off for a while.

The new Junior Oil Pastels are ideal for developing creative skills in younger artists, as the sticks are easy to hold and can be blended to produce an interesting mix of colours. Pentel’s Handwriter Pen is an ideal writing instrument for younger writers and those who have a tendency to press hard. Its durable tip performs excellently under pressure, making it suitable for those who are developing their handwriting skills.

A number of Pentel products are available in class pack sizes for maximum convenience. These include Junior Oil Pastels, Handwriter Pen and Roll ‘n’ Glue, an easy to apply water-based glue for paper and card with a handy roller applicator.

The company’s corporate gifts division offers a range of products for promotional and business gift usage, which can be personalised with overprinted logos and messages for maximum impact. In addition to this, commitment to quality is paramount to Pentel, and in 1995, the company was accredited with BS EN ISO 9002, the internationally recognised standard of system quality.

With the continuous launch of innovative products, Pentel is set to remain at the forefront of the writing instruments industry for many years to come.

Accredited to BS EN ISO 9002, Pentel prides itself on efficient service, in addition to top quality products.