Sharpie Store

Sharpie was founded in 1964 by the Sanford Ink Company and has become one of the world's most popular permanent markers and office supplies products. When it was introduced, the Sharpie became the first pen style, permanent marker in the industry. Most consumers recognize the Sharpie name as a brand that is found on a large variety of permanent markers and non-permanent markers. As the Sharpie brand expanded, in 1992 it was purchased by Newell Rubbermaid. Sharpie continued its growth by introducing numerous writing pen and marker lines - including paint markers, liquid pencils, Accent highlighters, clothing markers, everyday markers - all being distributed under the Sharpie brand. Today, Sharpie continues to be a leading manufacturer of writing instruments, pens and markers across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

Currently headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois the Sharpie marker has sold over 300 million Sharpies worldwide. Nearly every modern office uses Sharpie products and writing tools. From an organizational perspective, the Sharpie brand is part of Newell Rubbermaid's Markers, Highlighters, Art & Office division and is positioned alongside other famous office supplies brands including Expo, Prismacolor, and Rolodex. The brand continues to extend into neighboring categories and propel itself as the most noticeable and largest writing brand in the world.

The extensive Sharpie brand includes Sharpie Pens, Markers & Correction and Sharpie Safes & Cash Handling.

Sharpie products have continued their momentum through the release of new products, new colors, and has truly become an American office supplies icon with its 40 year history. In manufacturing the Sharpie, Newell has produced enough product to equip each American household with 3 markers. The creativity and innovation at Sharpie has made them an unrivaled brand and their dedication to producing quality products will ensure they retain this position for years to come.