Who owns STABILO?
STABILO
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Germany
STABILO is a German writing-instrument brand ultimately owned by Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG. STABILO International GmbH operates the brand within the Schwan-STABILO group.
stabilo.comOwnership chain
- BrandSTABILOGermany
- STABILO International GmbH
- Ultimate ownerSchwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KGGermany
About STABILO
What is STABILO?
STABILO is a German writing-instrument brand based in Heroldsberg, Germany. STABILO International GmbH lists products including pens, pencils, highlighters, markers and colouring instruments. STABILO is part of the wider Schwan-STABILO group, which also operates in cosmetics and outdoor products.
Who owns STABILO?
STABILO is ultimately owned by Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is STABILO, STABILO International GmbH, then Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG. The ultimate owner is a family-owned German holding company. Schwan-STABILO describes itself as a family business managed by the sixth generation.
Where does STABILO come from?
STABILO originated in Germany and traces its history to a pencil factory established in Nuremberg in 1855. The company began using the swan as a trademark in 1875. The STABILO name was incorporated into the Schwan-STABILO trademark in 1954. STABILO International GmbH has its headquarters in Heroldsberg, near Nuremberg.
What products does STABILO make?
STABILO makes writing, drawing and colouring instruments. Named product lines include BOSS ORIGINAL highlighters, point 88 fineliner pens, STABILO worker pens and Pen 68 fibre-tip pens. The company also makes graphite pencils, coloured pencils, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, mechanical pencils and colouring markers. Most ink-based STABILO pens are produced in Weißenburg, Germany, while many wooden pencils are manufactured in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic.
How large is the Schwan-STABILO group?
The Schwan-STABILO group reported revenue of EUR 797.2 million for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. The group reported around 5,300 employees worldwide for that period. STABILO's writing business recorded turnover of EUR 213.6 million in the same financial year.
Frequently asked questions about STABILO
Is STABILO a German company?
- Yes. STABILO originated in Nuremberg, Germany, and STABILO International GmbH is headquartered in Heroldsberg, Germany.
Who makes STABILO BOSS highlighters?
- STABILO BOSS highlighters are made by the STABILO writing-instrument business, operated through STABILO International GmbH within the Schwan-STABILO group.
Are STABILO products made in Germany?
- Some STABILO products are made in Germany. Most ink-based pens, including BOSS ORIGINAL, point 88 and STABILO worker, are produced in Weißenburg, Germany, while other products are manufactured in countries including the Czech Republic and Malaysia.
Is STABILO independently owned?
- No. STABILO is part of the Schwan-STABILO group and is ultimately owned by the family-owned Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG.
What is the difference between STABILO and Schwan-STABILO?
- STABILO is the group's writing-instrument brand. Schwan-STABILO refers to the wider corporate group, which also includes cosmetics and outdoor businesses.
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Products from STABILO
28- STABILO BOSS Original HighlighterOther – Stationery (Highlighter)
- STABILO point 88 finelinerStationery – Fineliner pen
- Stabilo Boss highlighterOffice Supplies – Highlighter
- STABILO Cappi felt-tip pensOffice and school supplies – Felt-tip pens
- STABILO BOSS Original fluorescent highlighterStationery – Highlighter
- Stabilo pointball rollerball penStationery – Rollerball Pen
- STABILO aquacolor watercolor pencilsArt Supplies – Watercolor pencils
- STABILO legacy 1186 eraserStationery – Eraser
- Stabilo Swing Cool highlightersOther – Stationery/Highlighters
- STABILO BOSS Original neon highlighterOffice Supplies – Highlighter
- Stabilo point 88 FinelinersOffice Supplies – Fineliner Pens
- Stabilo Pen 68 felt-tip pensStationery – Felt-tip pens
- STABILO BOSS Original highlightersStationery – Highlighter Pens
- Stabilo Boss and Lyreco highlightersOffice Supplies – Highlighters
- STABILO pointball ballpoint penOffice Supplies – Ballpoint Pen
- CarbothelloArt Supplies – Chalk-Pastel Pencils
- STABILO Pens and PencilsWriting and Drawing Instruments – Highlighters, Pens, and Art Supplies
- STABILO Write-4-all markerOther – Marker pen
- Stabilo highlighter and writing instrumentsOffice Supplies – Writing Instruments
- Stabilo highlighters and pensOther – Stationery and Writing Instruments
- STABILO SENSOR M FinelinerStationery – Fineliner Pen
- Stabilo writing instrumentsOther – Stationery (Writing instruments, Highlighters, and Art materials)
- Stabilo stationeryPersonal care – Writing instruments
- STABILO Grow fountain penOther – High-quality writing instrument / Fountain pen
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