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Pentel

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JPN
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Writing instruments

Founded in 1946 in Japan.

Pentel Co Ltd   JPN     website         

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Pentel Co Ltd
Business Ethics Environmental claims
Pentel's Recycology products are made from a minimum of 50%, and up to 100%, recycled content or post-consumer recycled content. This environmentally responsible line of products includes pens, markers, pencils, lead, and tape.
Source: company website (2020)
Business Ethics Use of nanotechnology
Ain Supplio pencil lead from Pentel uses nanotechnology to release allegedly mind-expanding aromas. The fragrance is encapsulated using nanotechnology, where microscopic bubbles containing the fragrance are blended in with the lead. When you write, the fragrance pops out of the tiny nanocapsules.
Source: Gizmodo (2007)

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Company Details

Type Private Company
Subsidiaries Pentel (Australia) Pty Ltd 

Writing instruments

Contact Details

Address Tokyo, Japan
Website www.pentelworld.com

Products / Brands

Pentel Australia
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