general pencil company
category: pencil
Founder: Oscar A. Weissenborn
Established: 1889
position: Jersey City, New Jersey
Current CEO: Katie Weissenborn
Representative products:kiss-off stain removerTel-e-Marker, Color-Tex colored pencils.
overview:
- General Pencil Company was founded in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1889 by Oscar A. Weissenborn after his father, Edward Weissenborn, had already developed a pencil manufacturing business with the American Pencil Company. . This family's rich heritage in pencil manufacturing began humbly with Oscar making pencils in his parents' home, laying the foundation for what would become General Pencils.
- The company moved many times to accommodate growth and industry demands, before settling at its current home in Jersey City, where it continues to operate today.
- General Pencil has been a proudly family-owned business for five generations. Oscar's son, Oscar E. Weissenborn, joins the company and helps continue the family's leadership.
- James Weissenborn became CEO in 1979, ushering in a new era of leadership. His daughter, Katie Weissenborn, joined the company in 1991 and has since been promoted to the role of President, ensuring family stewardship remains at the core of the company's operations.
- General Pencil has been committed to environmental sustainability for many years. The company uses sustained-yield incense cedar harvested in California and ensures responsible forestry practices. For over 100 years, caring for the environment has been a core value of the company, and the company's continued commitment to sustainability is reflected in every pencil it makes.
- The company's product line is diverse and includes a wide range of pencils and erasers, including graphite, watercolor, charcoal, and pastel chalk. Known for its superior arts and crafts pencils, General Pencils has built a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. All products are proudly made in the USA.
- One of the company's signature innovations is the semi-hexagonal pencil design, which prevents the pencil from rolling off the surface and combines functionality with thoughtful design.
- Beyond the quality of our products, General Pencil has deep roots in our local communities, providing jobs to Jersey City and Hudson County residents. Our company contributes to the local economy through high-quality manufacturing and plays an important role in supporting local employment.
- The company prides itself on its ability to respond quickly to domestic orders, something that sets General Pencil apart from its overseas competitors, and it maintains close ties with customers while keeping production processes local. makes it possible to maintain.
In their own words: Katie Weissenborn, Current President
One advantage we have is that we are manufactured in the USA. That means if a retailer needs something right away, they can order it for 10 cents and have it delivered quickly because we're based in the United States.
