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PILOT Corporation Company Profile

Kalyani Raje Published 20 Apr 2024 Updated 20 Apr 2024
PILOT Corporation

Company Profile

PILOT Corporation Company Basic Information, and Sales Area

 

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Description

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Company Name

PILOT Corporation

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Website

www.pilot.co.jp

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Established Date

1918

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Headquartered

Tokyo, Japan

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Market Position/History

PILOT Corporation was formed in 1918. The company started supply of fountain pens in the market. The company supplied its mechanical pencil, ballpoint pens, and writing instruments to around 190 countries. The company has established a network of 18 subsidiaries in the market.

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Sales Area

Asia, America, Europe

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Manufacturing Location

US, Japan, India, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain

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Ticker

Pilot Corp (7846)

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No. of Employees

~1,013

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Competitors

Kokuyo Co Ltd, Okamura Corp, Linc Limited

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CEO

Shu Itoh

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Address

6-21, Yobachi 2-Chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8304 Japan

Tel: +81-3-3538-3700

 

Business Segment/ Overview:

PILOT Corporation is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of stationery items. The company operates through two brands, such as Namiki Maki fountain pens, and custom writing products. The company specializes in manufacturing of Namiki fountain pens designed with unique and skilled craftsmanship.  The custom pens clips and nibs were rhodium finished and silver coated to offer a unique, and modern look to pen for the young generation. PILOT Corporation in April 2020, was engaged in a pen collection program, which aimed to recycle each pen, which protects against environmental damage and reduces waste. The program set up 30 collection boxes

Stationery Product Types Specification

Product

Product Description

Namiki Fountain Pens

Namiki fountain pens utilizing the Japanese traditional art of “Maki-e”. The Namiki fountain pens are made using the highest techniques, with each emitting a radiance brimming with individuality. The different collections of Namiki fountain pens include:

  • Emperor collection
  • Yukari royale
  • Chinkin collection
  • Nippon art
  • Urushi collection

Custom 823

Custom 823 is a large-capacity fountain pen with a plunger-type suction mechanism. This fountain pen enables users to fill ink directly into the barrel with ease. Most suitable for heavy use.

Kalyani Raje
Kalyani Raje is a distinguished research leader, Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer at Cognitive Market Research, a global market research and consulting firm. With over a decade of experience in market resear…

Profile Details

  • Author Kalyani Raje
  • Published 20 Apr 2024
  • Last Updated 20 Apr 2024
  • Reading Time~5 minutes
  • CoverageSWOT, Financials, Key Employees, History

Table of Contents

    • 1.1 About PILOT Corporation
    • 1.2 Key Facts
    • 1.3 Key Employees
      • 1.3.1 Key Employee Biographies
    • 1.4 History
    • 1.5 Locations & Subsidiaries
      • 1.5.1 Head Office
      • 1.5.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries
    • 2.1 Company Overview
    • 2.2 Business Segments
    • 2.3 R&D Overview
    • 2.4 Brands
    • 2.5 Key Company Statistics
    • 2.6 Key Financials (2015–2019)
    • 2.7 Share Holder Analysis
    • 2.8 Regional Presence
    • 2.9 Services Offered
    • 3.1 Strengths
    • 3.2 Weaknesses
    • 3.3 Opportunities
    • 3.4 Threats
    • 3.5 Key Competitors
    • 4.1 Company Metrics
    • 4.2 Key Investors
    • 4.3 Recent Funding & Valuation
    • 4.4 Historical Funding & Valuation
    • 5.1 Acquisitions
    • 5.2 Partnerships
    • 6.1 Latest News & Announcements
    • 6.2 Strategic Initiatives
    • 7.1 Summary of Findings
    • 7.2 Strategic Recommendations

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