Chartpak, Inc is an American manufacturer of graphic and design products founded in 1949 and headquartered in New England. The company operates 20 global brands, including Grumbacher, AD Marker, Koh-I-Noor, Pelikan, Higgins, Clearprint, and Fabriano, serving the art materials, office products, fine writing instruments, and craft and hobby supplies markets.
The company manufactures across multiple production domains including paper and label converting, injection molding, pen production, color tube filling, ink production, die cutting, vinyl work, printing, and silk screening. Many products are manufactured in the United States, with strategic sourcing from partners in Europe and South Korea. Chartpak distributes through wholesale, independent retail, internet and catalog channels, and major chain retailers.
Chartpak describes itself as one of the largest and most experienced graphic and design products companies in the United States. The company is committed to community arts education and collaborates with artists through workshops, classes, lectures, and professional trade shows to foster artistic expression and community arts initiatives.