An industry leader that has been crafting premium-quality stationery products for over a century, Maruman is responding to Japan’s aging population by strategically expanding its global presence.
By Paul Mannion and Cian O Neill
Maruman, Japan’s leading manufacturer of high-quality stationery, is adapting to a shrinking domestic market by concentrating on international expansion.
Under President Yasuhiro Iguchi, Maruman has set the ambitious objective of surpassing domestic sales by 2030. Having already established operations in China and the U.S., the company plans further expansion. “Our focus is on Southeast Asia and India—they’re markets that value and trust products made in Japan,” Mr. Iguchi says.
A firm whose stated mission is to be a “creative support company,” Maruman has accumulated over a century of expertise in the stationery business, establishing itself as a go-to specialist in premium paper. The manufacturer offers customers no fewer than 13 different types of original paper, for both writing and art.
Key to maintaining Maruman’s renowned paper quality are the company’s ‘paper meisters’—industry experts who meticulously evaluate the writing experience, focusing on aspects such as smoothness, resistance to bleeding and durability.
And among the products that epitomize Maruman’s exquisite paper manufacturing are its Mnemosyne notebooks. Named after the ancient Greek goddess of memory, they’re crafted with paper that’s perfect for fountain pens—and are adored by professionals for the smooth, luxurious writing experience they offer.
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