Paper Mate
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| Private subsidiary[1] | |
| Industry | Stationery |
| Founded |
1940 (as The Frawley Pen Company) 1949 (as Paper Mate)[2] |
| Founder | Patrick J. Frawley[2] |
| Headquarters | Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S. |
| Products | Writing instruments |
| Owner | Newell Brands |
| Parent | Sanford L.P. |
| Website |
www |
Paper Mate is a registered division of Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company that produces writing instruments. Paper Mate's offices are located in Oak Brook, Illinois along with those of Newell Rubbermaid's other office products divisions.
History
Early in 1941, Patrick J. Frawley acquired his first company, a ballpoint pen parts manufacturer that had defaulted on its loan. In 1949, The Frawley Pen Company developed a revolutionary new ink, which dried instantly. The pen that delivered this ink was called "The Paper Mate".
In 1955, the Frawley Pen Company was obtained by Gillette for $15.5 million. In late 2000, Gillette's stationery products division was purchased by Newell Rubbermaid.[2]
Products
Paper Mate manufactures ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, Flair felt tip pens, and erasers, which are offered in a wide variety of colors and shapes.[3] In 2010, Paper Mate introduced environmentally friendly biodegradeable pens, pencils and erasers as additions to its wide-ranging product portfolio.[4]
Notes and references
External links
- Official website
- Official Paper Mate promotional site
- Newell Rubbermaid website
- Paper Mate on Facebook
- Paper Mate on Twitter