Pilot Corporation of America
ManufacturingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Pilot Corporation of America is a mid-sized manufacturer and marketer of writing instruments based in Jacksonville, Florida, focused on serving the U.S. market. The company emphasizes high-quality products and ongoing research and development as drivers of growth, supported by manufacturing facilities in the United States, Japan, and other regions. Its notable product lines include G2, Precise V5/V7, Dr. Grip and EasyTouch. Pilot Corporation of America operates as the American subsidiary of Pilot Corporation, which is headquartered in Tokyo and was founded in 1918, making it the oldest and largest writing instrument manufacturer in Japan. The Pilot group maintains a global presence through subsidiaries in multiple countries and announced a 2025-2027 Medium-Term Management Plan to guide its strategy through 2030.