Pilot Corporation manufactures, purchases, and sells writing instruments, and other stationery products and toys in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company provides writing instruments, including ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, ink markers, and fountain pens; stationery products, such as magnetic boards; office equipment; and toner cartridge recycling services. It also offers wedding rings and other precious metal accessories, as well as engages in the ceramic business. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.