STABILO BOSS Original Highlighter

The STABILO BOSS Original is a globally recognized highlighter that revolutionized document marking upon its introduction in 1971. Developed by Günter Schwanhäußer, the product's distinctive flat, wedge-shaped body was reportedly the result of a happy accident in the design process involving a crushed clay model. Today, it remains one of the most iconic office supplies in the world.

Since its inception, the STABILO BOSS Original has been manufactured primarily at the company’s dedicated production facility in Weißenburg, Bavaria, Germany. The brand emphasizes its heritage as a German family-owned business, maintaining high quality standards through centralized production. While the Schwan-STABILO group has international manufacturing sites for other products (like Malaysia for ballpoint pens), the classic highlighter is famously 'Made in Germany.'

Ownership of the brand rests with Schwan-STABILO (officially Schwanhäußer Industrie Holding GmbH & Co. KG), which is currently managed by the fifth and sixth generations of the founding Schwanhäußer family. The group has diversified into three main pillars: writing instruments (STABILO), cosmetics (Schwan Cosmetics), and outdoor equipment (owning brands like Deuter and Ortovox). This family-led structure ensures long-term strategic stability and a commitment to innovation across all its divisions.