Matsumoto Inc. (TSE: 7901) manufactures and sells a range of stationery products, office supplies, and lifestyle goods. The company offers core products including writing instruments such as ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, and markers under brands like ZIG and Classy; notebooks, diaries, and filing systems; adhesives, tapes, and correction fluids; as well as craft supplies, art materials, and home organization items. It provides these through retail channels, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce platforms targeting consumers, educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Japan.
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Matsumoto Inc. operates primarily in the domestic market with distribution networks across major cities and online sales extending to select Asian regions. The company segments its business into stationery manufacturing, product development, and sales divisions, serving individual consumers, corporate clients, and school suppliers.
In recent developments, Matsumoto Inc. announced a strategic partnership with a leading e-commerce platform in 2024 to expand digital sales of its eco-friendly stationery line, launched amid growing sustainability demands. The company also completed a minor acquisition of a regional craft supplies distributor in early 2025, enhancing its product portfolio and distribution in western Japan. These moves support ongoing business expansion into sustainable materials and online marketplaces.