Where are Sheaffers made now?

[jbn10161]

Title says it all. Where are new Sheaffer pens made? If these are different places, where are the non-nib parts produced, the nibs made, and the whole pens assembled?

[Steven]

As a followup question, where are new models developed?

[Sheaffer USA]

As a followup question, where are new models developed?

 

Sheaffer Pens are made all over the place.

Valor= Italy

Legacy Heritage= Czech Republic (by a German owned company)

Agio/Prelude= China

Calligraphy= Mexico/China

FP Refills= Slovenia

BP/RB Refills= China

MPI Standpipe Refill= Mexico

SGC2= China

Javelin= Japan

 

The product is developed by a team at Bic in CT and

in Belgium. They usually compile several finishes/designs

and have each countries distributor give input. Needless to

say we (the US Distributor) dont always win. It is truely a

global effort to bring products to market now. I'd personally

like them to listen solely to me but they don't always see it my

way all of the time.

[Romeo Dog]

I'll bet Walter Sheaffer never saw this comming.

[jbn10161]

Sheaffer Pens are made all over the place....

Are the facilities in those various places companies other than Bic? In other words, would it be fair to say that Bic has become only a services company (design, marketing, sales, service) with regard to producing Sheaffer (and maybe other?) pens, as opposed to being also a manufacturer?

 

And, if so, what other pen companies have taken that approach, ignoring the outsourcing of nibs, which seems to have become almost commonplace?

[langere]

As a followup question, where are new models developed?

 

Sheaffer Pens are made all over the place.

Valor= Italy

Legacy Heritage= Czech Republic (by a German owned company)

Agio/Prelude= China

Calligraphy= Mexico/China

FP Refills= Slovenia

BP/RB Refills= China

MPI Standpipe Refill= Mexico

SGC2= China

Javelin= Japan

 

The product is developed by a team at Bic in CT and

in Belgium. They usually compile several finishes/designs

and have each countries distributor give input. Needless to

say we (the US Distributor) dont always win. It is truely a

global effort to bring products to market now. I'd personally

like them to listen solely to me but they don't always see it my

way all of the time.

I am impressed that you have taken time out to monitor this forum and have responded in a timely manner! That's great and shows your concern for your customers. As a consumer (and owner of about 10 Scheaffers), I will keep this in mind.

 

Thanks!

 

Erick

[purpledog]

Thanks so much, Sheaffer USA. No wonder some of the newer Preludes have the label 'USA' omitted on the cap ring.

 

I am a big fan of Sheaffer, and a bulk of my collection are Sheaffer pens (5-6 Preludes, 2 Legacies I, 1 PFM III, and planning to have a Valor some point in time).

 

We will all benefit more by your participation on the Sheaffer forum.

 

thanks,

purpledog

[Sheaffer USA]

Thanks so much, Sheaffer USA. No wonder some of the newer Preludes have the label 'USA' omitted on the cap ring.

 

I am a big fan of Sheaffer, and a bulk of my collection are Sheaffer pens (5-6 Preludes, 2 Legacies I, 1 PFM III, and planning to have a Valor some point in time).

 

We will all benefit more by your participation on the Sheaffer forum.

 

thanks,

purpledog

 

I write with a Prelude every day and occasionally I'll use my fine point Valor FP

or my Legacy Victorian in Medium. My Prelude that I use is a USA made one in

Cadmium Yellow. I compared it to the new Preludes that I received last week and

they look and feel the same in balance and quality. BTW there will be 3 new Prelude finishes

coming very soon. Silver Shimmer, Rose Gold Shimmer and Blue Shimmer. The names

are kind of silly but it works for the most part. I'll send the new Preludes to Jim Mamoulides

to photograph because the photos that I have a terrible.

Edited February 23, 2008 by Sheaffer USA

[JRodriguez]

Wow! It really is fantastic to see someone from Sheaffer on here.

[purpledog]

Wow...can't wait for the new Preludes to be out.

 

purpledog

[Palladin]

I wish that Sheaffer could return to its former glory...Sheaffer USA, I wish you luck. Fight the good fight!

[aawhite]

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Sheaffer Pens are made all over the place.

Valor= Italy

Legacy Heritage= Czech Republic (by a German owned company)

Agio/Prelude= China

Calligraphy= Mexico/China

FP Refills= Slovenia

BP/RB Refills= China

MPI Standpipe Refill= Mexico

SGC2= China

Javelin= Japan

 

The product is developed by a team at Bic in CT and

in Belgium. They usually compile several finishes/designs

and have each countries distributor give input. Needless to

say we (the US Distributor) dont always win. It is truely a

global effort to bring products to market now. I'd personally

like them to listen solely to me but they don't always see it my

way all of the time. <img src="https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/glare.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="glare.gif" />

 

Sheaffer USA,

 

The new Sheaffer Calligraphy sets are clearly marked where the parts are made (including China). I purchased (an oldish) Sheaffer Calligraphy Mini Set that does not indicate where it is made. It is a translucent blue Viewpoint fountain pen. The package only indicates where I could have them repaired, Australia or New Zealand. Would you be able to tell me where this calligraphy set was made? Is it made in Mexico?

 

Thank you very much.

 

aawhite

Edited June 27, 2011 by aawhite

[Black Rose]

FYI, "Sheaffer USA" hasn't been active on the site for just over 3 years now.

[aawhite]

FYI, "Sheaffer USA" hasn't been active on the site for just over 3 years now.

 

Thanks, Black Rose.