Who owns Cross pen?
Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles private-equity firm, said Thursday it has acquired Cross from Clarion Capital Partners, the New York private-equity firm that had bought Cross in 2013 for $60 million.
Is Cross a luxury pen brand?
Cross writing instruments are generally sold in the mid-range of the market, rather than the extreme luxury end. Most Cross writing instruments are now made in China, although some of the work for customized pens for presidents and politicians is done in New England.
What is so good about Cross pens?
Cross pens are renowned for their distinctive style and luxurious quality; along with amazing journals and accessories that would make the perfect accompaniment for a fine writing instrument.
Is Cross pen made in USA?
Recently, you may have seen the black and gold Cross Century II rollerball pen signing President Joe Biden’s executive orders. Although based in Rhode Island, the modern Cross pens are made in China.
Who makes Cross pens?
Richard’s son Alonzo Townsend Cross shared his father’s visionary outlook and soon began to revolutionize the writing industry with his patented inventions. Today, Cross is a global innovator, crafting some of the world’s most widely-recognized, top-performing pens for distribution in 140 countries.
Which brand pen is best?
Our list of the top pen brands:
- Bic Pens: A Best Seller Across the Globe.
- Cross® Pens: A Prestigious Classic.
- Paper Mate® Pens: Capturing People’s Hearts.
- Parker Pens: Pens for the Luxurious.
- Pentel Pens: Originator of the Felt-Tipped Pen.
- Pilot Pens: Piloting Eco-Friendly & Ergonomic Pens.
Are Cross pens made in America?
Recently, you may have seen the black and gold Cross Century II rollerball pen signing President Joe Biden’s executive orders. Although based in Rhode Island, the modern Cross pens are made in China. Another American pen company that came to prominence in the early 20th Century, Sheaffer was purchased by Cross in 2014.