Sharpie Found a Way to Make Pens More Cheaply—By Manufacturing Them in the U.S.
- sciart0
- Oct 6
- 1 min read
Quick Summary
Newell Brands invested nearly $2 billion to onshore manufacturing, increasing the speed of Sharpie production without raising prices.
The Maryville, Tenn., factory produces most Sharpies, with automation and employee-training improving speed by three to four times and enhancing product quality.
Newell’s strategy enabled domestic production of low-cost, high-volume products, offsetting inflation and reducing shipping costs.