Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell is one of the world's oldest industrial companies and is now in the 8th generation of the same family. The group employs over 6.000 people, has 15 production sites and 20 sales companies, together with sales agencies in over 120 countries around the globe.

Faber-Castell is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, with over 1800 million graphite and colour pencils made per year. Its leading position in the international market is due in large measure to its resolute commitment to quality, together with continual product innovations and improvements.   

Geroldsgrün, Germany

Engelhartszell, Austria

Canton, China

The international Group

Facts and Figures

Chairman Profile

International Websites

Company Overview

Managing Director Profile

Brief Company History

Faber-Castell Name

Jousting Knights

Faber-Castell family

Faber-Castell Castle

Pencil Discovery & Innovations

Historic Pencils & Packs

Historic Pencil Production

Faber-Castell Famous Friends

How connector pens are made?

How pencils are made?

How crayons are made?

Interesting facts