THE STORY: In 1927 when Louis Lanoie founded Lew Manufacturing Co. in Coventry, the company first made small presses that led to the design and development of the internal pen mechanism by other pen manufacturers across the U.S. and Europe. Now, Lew Manufacturing – now known as Garland Writing Instruments – produces eco-friendly pens that have been used in both government and Hollywood.
› The pens are made of brass, plated brass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel and resin.
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› It takes approximately 14-18 employees to make the pens, and a customized product can be delivered in as quickly as one day.
› Garland pens are used by presidents, diplomats, governors, senators, Congress members and military leaders throughout the globe. The rollerball pens were used to sign the 2020 articles of impeachment. The pens cost between $10 and $100.
› The rollerball pens are also found in television shows, including in the Netflix show “Designated Survivor” starring Kiefer Sutherland.
› At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Garland introduced an antimicrobial pen collection that is coated with Polygiene ViralOff technology.
› The company also pivoted some of its operations to produce personal protective equipment in response to the pandemic, including making anti-fog face shields.
