Pen Company of America, based in Garwood, New Jersey, acquired Garland Writing Instruments and Ben-Art Manufacturing in two separate deals on June 28, 2021.
The three companies
- Pen Company of America, formerly Rotary Pen, was founded in 1928. It makes more than 40 million pens, pencils and markers a year and says it is the largest maker of USA-made plastic ballpoint pens. It molds, assembles, imprints and packages them in Garwood.
- Garland Writing Instruments, of Coventry, Rhode Island, has made metal writing instruments in the USA since 1927.
- Ben-Art Manufacturing, of Prospect, Connecticut, has made metal pen parts such as clips, tips and bands since 1954.
Pen Company of America will move both acquired businesses to its New Jersey plant. Its products go to the promotional products industry, retail, the U.S. government and health care.
“The ability to bring all three together in one location, and under one umbrella, will give customers a single source for USA made writing instruments from economical plastic pens to high end metal pens.”
Colleen Shea, vice president of sales, Pen Company of America
FAQ
What did Pen Company of America buy?
Garland Writing Instruments and Ben-Art Manufacturing.
Where will production happen?
At its plant in Garwood, New Jersey.
How many pens does it make?
More than 40 million pens, pencils and markers a year.
Source & credit
Source: NJB Magazine, June 30, 2021: “Pen Company of America Acquires Garland Writing Instruments and Ben-Art Manufacturing”.