History
In 1925, a stamp pad needed to be inked each time it was used. The Mannen stamp pad introduced continuous stamping without replenishing the ink. This was a groundbreaking product but was not promptly accepted by the public. The company then decided to give the stamp pads away as gifts to the police, local government offices, banks, and other public institutions. Their use verified the effectiveness of the new product, and sales took off.
In 1941, this company was reorganized, and Shachihata Kogyo Co., Ltd. was established.
In 1965, the revolutionary Xstamper® was born. During R & D tests and numerous experiments, the addition of salt into an experimental rubber compound resulted in the development of cellular rubber for the most durable pre-inked stamps ever made. This proprietary rubber was the cornerstone of the development of the Xstamper. The Xstamper was the world’s first pre-inked stamp and has remained an industry leader for over 50 years. Through the years, Shachihata has refined and perfected the Xstamper. In 2018, the Xstamper was named the World’s Greatest Rubber Stamp by the World’s Greatest television series.
From a humble beginning with only three permanent markers in 1964, the Artline product line has continued to grow year over year, as has its loyal customer base. These precision writing and marking instruments offer an exceptional writing experience. High-quality inks and comfortable barrels are the foundation of all Artline products. Offering a complete line including: Permanent Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Board Markers, Paint Markers, Metallic Markers, Highlighters, Special Purpose Markers, Professional Series Markers, Drawing System Pens®, Calligraphy Pens, Multi Pens, Writing Pens, Artline Decorite®, Artline CLIX®, Artline StiX®, Artline Supreme® Markers and More.
Artline offers exceptional solutions for all marking and writing needs, be it for arts & crafts, educational, home, office, industrial, or construction purposes. If you can dream it, Artline can help you create it. Experience the comfort and pleasure of creating with Artline, and you will understand why up to 100 million Artline pens and markers are sold worldwide annually.
Artline
Artline is a line of products developed by Shachihata, a stationery manufacturer established in 1925 in Japan. The starting point for the brand was focused on the development of a stamp pad that became so popular where it leads to the genericized trademark for all such products. The advanced ink technologies that grew out of the development of the stamp pads were used to create a line of markers in 1954 that are now the brand’s flagship products.Shachihata
Shachihata Inch is a pioneer in stamp related products, mostly pre-inked rubber stamps. The company is a strong brand that occupies the top share in stamp pads, name stamps and Name pen in Japan. Shachihata is promoting the development of an electronic seal placer-an electronic authentification method as a further evolution of its major products.Regulations
Manufacturing meets current regulations
Shachihata is manufacturing products under strict Global regulations of chemical substances from the planning of material composition to the shipping. We are also a Green Partner with some electronic and electrical equipment manufacturers.