Pen and pencil maker Faber-Castell’s earliest roots date to 1761, making it one of the oldest brand names associated with writing implements. But its now-famous hyphenated moniker came about ...

According to Faber-Castell, “It is estimated that about 20,000 million black-lead and color pencils for all kinds of writing and drawing requirements are produced all over the world every year ...

Faber-Castell is a 255-year-old company that makes pencils. How does an established company like this think about innovation, particularly if and when to adopt a new technology? Harvard Business ...

In the 1850s, a Faber married into the Castell clan and they began to make pencils. You do not normally think of the two words, pencil and innovation, in the same sentence, but you would be wrong.

Of course, though the website recommends otherwise, you don't need to use Faber-Castell pencils, which can be pricey (but hey, you get what you pay for). Anyway, ...

Staedtler celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2010, while Faber-Castell will celebrate its 250th birthday in summer 2011. But despite this, the two companies have argued about which company can ...

Anton-Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, who led the centuries-old German maker of the humble pencil used in classrooms around the world and added a line of jewel-encrusted pens, has died at the age of 74.

Staedtler celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2010, while Faber-Castell will celebrate its 250th birthday in summer 2011. But despite this, the two companies have argued about which company can ...