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
Trumbull, Connecticut Jacksonville, Florida Guadalajara, Mexico	Headquarters Assembly and Distribution Distribution

Employees
275

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

Trademarks
Precise Dr. Grip EasyTouch Better Ball Point VBall Neo-Gel G2 Razor Point	Vanishing Point Namiki Q7 VBall Grip BPX G6 Permaball

Parent Company
Name:	Pilot Corporation, Tokyo
Founded:	1918
President:	Kiyoshi Takahashi
Trading:	Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section, "Pilot"
2000 Revenue:	US$1 billion
Employees:	1,500
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 203-377-8800