Faber-Castell was founded in 1761 in Stein, Germany. It is among the world's largest and oldest manufacturer of office and art supplies, including pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, staplers, and atelier equipment. In addition, Faber-Castell manufactures designer writing instruments and high-end luxury leather products. The company remains headquartered in Stein, runs 14 factories, and employs approximately 7000 staff members in over 100 countries. They produce around 2 billion pencils in more than 120 colors annually.
