Pelikan Colorella Duo fibre-tip pens

Pelikan is a historic German brand, originally established in 1838 by chemist Carl Hornemann in Hanover. It is globally recognized for its high-quality writing instruments and stationery supplies, such as these Colorella Duo double-ended markers designed for creativity and school use.

The brand has undergone significant changes in ownership over the decades. While it was long associated with its German heritage, the Pelikan Group was acquired by the French stationery giant Hamelin in 2023. This acquisition consolidated Pelikan's operations within one of Europe's largest school and office supply manufacturers, headquartered in Normandy, France.

Manufacturing for Pelikan products is diverse, with major production facilities located in Germany, Poland, and Mexico. The specific 'Colorella' line is distributed globally, often leveraging different manufacturing hubs depending on the regional market. Today, the brand remains a staple in the educational and luxury writing markets under French ownership.