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Where are Stabilo Boss highlighters manufactured?

Where are Stabilo Boss highlighters manufactured?

Our products, which are manufactured in Weißenburg (Germany), Český Krumlov (Czech Republic) and Johor Bahru (Malaysia), are available worldwide in more than 180 countries.

Who made Stabilo highlighters?

Schwan-Stabilo

Formerly Grossberger & Kurz (1855–65) Schwan Bleistift (1865–76) Schwan-Stabilo (1976–present)
Founder Geoff Grossberger and Hermann Kurz
Headquarters Heroldsberg, Germany
Area served Worldwide
Key people Schwanhäußer Family

Who invented Stabilo?

Gunter Schwanhäusser
Gunter Schwanhäusser helped change human reading behaviour when he launched his brand of fluorescent pen in the 1970s. He did not invent the highlighter — that was the work of Japanese inventor Yukio Horie in 1962 — but he saw its huge potential when he founded the Stabilo Boss.

When was Stabilo founded?

1855, Nuremberg, Germany
Schwan-Stabilo/Founded

When did the Stabilo Boss highlighter come out?

The STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL features a unique design in iconic fluorescent colors. In 1971 the “father of all text markers” was born. Today, it is popular with millions of people of all ages. It sits nicely in the hand for a comfortable, effortless grip.

When did the Stabilo Boss text marker come out?

The BOSS. Since 1971! The STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL has a unique design and iconic fluorescent colors. In 1971 the “father of all text markers” was born. Today, it is popular with millions of people throughout the generations. It sits nicely in the hand, is available in 9 different colors (plus 6 pastel colors) and can be refilled.

How many colors are there in Stabilo Boss original?

Imitated but never equaled, STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL already exists in 9 fluorescent colors and 10 pastel colors.

Can a Stabilo Boss be left with the cap off?

Don’t worry if you accidentally forget to put the cap back on: thanks to STABILO Anti-Dry-Out technology, the STABILO BOSS Original can be left with its cap off for up to 4 hours without drying out. Its ink is water-based and therefore completely harmless to health.