This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pens, ballpoint pen refills and cartridges, mechanical pencils, and felt tipped markers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Manufacturing nonmechanical pencils and pencil leads--are classified in U.S. Industry 339942, Lead Pencil and Art Good Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing writing, drawing, and india inks--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing rubber erasers--are classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing.