5 companies that are important in stationery industry
Business in stationery industry largely focuses on using paper or paper board to create products that can be used in art work, filing, writing, and other accomplishments. The stationery industry buy’s the necessary materials, such as uncoated paper and paper board from paper/paper board mills and plants, and then proceeds to convert the base paper products into stationery materials like die-cut paper, tablets, office paper, envelopes, or a range of stationery pieces. Stationery products have been in the use for decades, perhaps centuries. With time and technology, products in the global Stationery products market have evolved and have become better for use.
Stationery manufacturers purchase supplies such as wood, plastic, and ink to create pencils and pens, art supplies, carbon paper or marking devices. In stationery industry, products are sold to retailers, wholesalers as well as large corporations. The products are sold through these mediators to businesses and personal consumers.
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Here are five important companies in the stationery industry.
1. MUJI — https://www.muji.com/us/
MUJI, originally founded in Japan in 1980, offers a wide variety of good quality products including household goods, apparel and food.
MUJI is based on three core principles, which remain unchanged to this day:
1. Selection of materials
2. Streamlining of processes
3. Simplification of packaging
Its origin was a thorough rationalization of the manufacturing process with an eye to creating simple, low-cost, good quality products. Specifically, we reexamined products through three lenses: material selection, inspection process and simplification of packaging. In notable contrast to the prevailing over-embellished products in the marketplace, MUJI’s products both won great appreciation and sent shock waves not only through Japan but across the entire world. MUJI’s products, born from an extremely rational manufacturing process, are succinct, but they are not in the minimalist style. That is, they are like empty vessels. Simplicity and emptiness yield the ultimate universality, embracing the feelings and thoughts of all people. They have been credited with being “resource-saving”, “low-priced”, “simple”, “anonymous” and “nature-oriented”. Without placing a disproportionate emphasis on any one of these varied assessments, MUJI aims to live up to all. There are more than 1,000 MUJI stores around the world, carrying more than 7,000 items ranging from clothing and household goods to food and even houses.
2. Fullmark — http://www.fullmark.com/
Fullmark was established in 1966 as a biro pen and mimeographic supplies manufacturer. Recognising the vast potential opportunities in the personal computer industry, Fullmark decided to make its foray into the Information Technology industry in the late 1970’s, to be the leading manufacturer of ribbons for dot matrix printers, cash registers and POS(point for sale) machines.
Today, the company’s range of products include the following:
Printer ribbons for dot matrix printers and POS system
Thermal transfer ribbons for fax machines
Inkjet ink for inkjet printers
Correction Tapes
Glue Tapes
With quality as its hallmark, Fullmark is known among consumer as The Better Alternative! In its various category of products.
With quality as its cornerstone, Fullmark has become a major supplier to leading printer manufacturers for their ribbons and to leading American and Japanese brands to their correction and glue tapes, becoming the manufactures’ manufacturer in process.
With global distribution network spanning some 50 countries and history of 50 years, Fullmark will always be known as The Better Alternative among consumers and manufacturers’ manufacturer among OEMs. (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
3. Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd. — https://www.lincpen.com/
Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd. is one of India’s most trusted writing instrument manufacturers with a national and international presence in over 50 countries. We boast of a strong and extensive network in South East Asia, Middle East, USA, UK, Europe, South America, Africa, Russia and CIS countries. The organisation constantly endeavours to bring out new and innovative products and packaging and has an extensive and diverse range of products catering an assortment of ball pens, gel pens, retractable ball pens and stationery. Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd is the exclusive importer and distributor of Asia’s biggest stationery giant, Deli and world famous pen brand Uni-ball, Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Japan in India.
4. STAEDTLER — https://www.staedtler.com/intl/en/
Creativity makes people a little happier. And more relaxed. With its products, STAEDTLER is not only a companion for people of all ages who want to bring their own creative ideas to life, but also a life-long source of inspiration. With a broad spectrum of high-quality, innovative, German-made creative products, STAEDTLER fosters the development of individual personalities — and has done for more than 180 years.
Decades of groundbreaking innovation have brought STAEDTLER to the strong position it occupies on the international market today. Continuous investment in research and development, as evidenced by numerous innovations such as WOPEX, ABS and DRY SAFE, help to reinforce their leading position.
The STAEDTLER corporate philosophy attaches great importance to the protection of the environment, consumers and company employees. Each and every employee plays a part in fulfilling their responsibility towards the environment. Long before the emergence of the many eco-standards and environmental seals, STAEDTLER was already demonstrating corporate responsibility through environmentally friendly processes and a self-imposed eco-controlling system.
Given the size and global nature of STAEDTLER, they responsibility for current and future generations is growing. That’s why they initiate and support projects that promise a fairer and more liveable future — all over the world.
5. Maped — https://us.maped.com/en_us/
Maped is a family-owned French company which has spent 70 years basing its development on its industrial expertise, culture of innovation and ability to react in order to offer its customers effective, profitable solutions. Sustainable Development becomes a part of their daily basis within all aspects of the company and has a natural place at the heart of MAPED’s activities. Aware of their impact upon the planet as well as our civic responsibility, their duty is to improve living conditions for future generations. Distribution in 125 countries and broad market coverage allow Maped to be a world-leading partner.
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From digital pens to digital implements that help children to write — it remains exciting to see where the journey of the stationery sector is heading. One thing is certain and that is that digitalisation is challenging the stationery industry, but at the same time is bringing with it a number of opportunities. Manufacturers just need to gather up a little courage to dare take a step into the future. After all, new business models and the melding of technical features and classic products will bring new momentum to the industry.
Developments show that the stationery industry is facing major challenges as the market stagnates. In addition to demographic factors, digitalisation is also having a major impact on the development of the sector. Manufacturers are, therefore, faced with the important decision of how to deal with the altered market conditions and the opportunities and risks associated with them. During the course of the digital change, some initial companies are taking the topic to heart, expanding their product range with digital products and developing new business models.
