Quality components
Ningbo suppliers are putting great emphasis on the use of imported components under efforts to enhance the writing quality of their products. Among makers featured, ISO 9001:2000-certified Ningbo Hengsheng Stationery Co. Ltd sources ink from Germany. The company’s releases are compliant with EN 71 and ASTM standards. The supplier offers the HS-BP-7043 model, a twist-type ballpoint pen that comes in a plastic barrel. Boasting silk-screened or heat-transferred designs, the product is fitted with a lanyard. Ningbo Hengsheng also manufactures highlighters. It exports all output, mainly to the US, the EU and Asia. Similarly, Kingways Stationery Co. Ltd procures ink in Germany. Tips, on the other hand, are purchased in Switzerland. Further, the company’s mechanical pencils are equipped with Taiwan- or South Korea-produced lead. These include model BR7019, which measures 9 to 10.3mm in diameter. It is 135mm long. Kingways was established in 1970 as a pen refill factory. It expanded recently to include writing instruments such as ballpoint, gel and multifunction pens, whiteboard and permanent markers, and highlighters. At ISO 9001:2000-certified Ningbo Wenkui Pen-Made Co. Ltd, the latest pens are filled with ink from the US, Germany or South Korea. In addition, these are fitted with Switzerland-made plastic tips. The company has launched models A148B1 and A167B1, which come in aluminum barrels and feature a retractable mechanism. The products weigh 18 and 13g, respectively. Ningbo Wenkui also offers stationery and office supplies, including molding clay, glue, rulers, erasers, correction tape, scissors, staplers and punchers. The US, Europe, Russia, Japan and South Korea are the main export markets. Model KT-PN1038 from Kingtoy Craft (Ningbo) Co. Ltd is a 15cm-long gel pen. It has blue or pink ink, which is procured in Japan or South Korea. The company’s range includes notebooks, bags, photo albums and frames, and keychains. All output is exported, with North America and the EU as the main markets. New ballpoint pens from Ningbo Jumson Promo & Stationery Co. Ltd are fitted with nonslip rubber grips for greater writing comfort. Designs and logos can be printed or silk-screened. The supplier has also released the JGQ68-006 model, a highlighter with a built-in notepaper dispenser. Ningbo Jumson exports mostly to the US, Europe and Asia. It has received ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 certification. At Ningbo Highing Stationery & Gift Co. Ltd, retractable ballpoint pens dominate production. Best-sellers contain black, blue or red ink.
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