Tag: Garland Writing Instruments
Former Garland pen company building in Coventry sells for $800,000
COVENTRY – The former Garland Writing Instruments building in Coventry was bought recently for $800,000, after the pen manufacturer was acquired last year by...
Garland Writing machinery, pens up for auction
COVENTRY – The last local vestiges of Garland Writing Instruments, whose pen mechanism design was once used throughout the industry, will be up for...
Making the sector more resilient
MANUFACTURING
The trends in manufacturing over the past decade, including lean processes and increased efficiency, took a back seat in the last two years. Innovation...
Garland Writing Instruments
THE STORY: In 1927 when Louis Lanoie founded Lew Manufacturing Co. in Coventry, the company first made small presses that led to the design...
After plans for closure, Garland pen company hangs on amid pandemic
COVENTRY – In October, Garland Writing Instruments owner Rick Becker said that the pandemic was forcing him to close his doors, as economic pressures...
Garland Writing Instruments closing due to pandemic
COVENTRY – Garland Writing Instruments is closing due to the impacts of COVID-19, owner Rick Becker told WPRO-AM 630 on Tuesday.
The company expects to...














