What Beifa Group Co., Ltd. does

Beifa Group Co., Ltd. is a privately held Chinese stationery manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered at No. 68 Weiliu Road, Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang. The company operates 20+ sub-factories and companies across three industrial parks with 2,000+ employees and 120 million RMB in equipment investment, supporting an annual production capacity of 1.6 billion RMB. Its product portfolio spans writing instruments (ballpoint, gel, roller, fountain, metal pens, and a full marker range), office supplies, school items, notebooks, arts & crafts, clean & care supplies, themed series, and green/eco products, marketed under eight sub-brands (A+PLUS, VANCH, GO GREEN, Wit&Work, INKLAB, BLOT, KIDS, LAMPO).

The business model is B2B manufacturing and export, supplying directly to 40+ Fortune 500 enterprise buyers including Walmart, Tesco, Costco, and Myron Office Depot Staple, alongside 1,000+ core customers and distributors and 100,000+ retail terminals across 150+ countries. Distribution is anchored by five wholly-owned overseas branches (Russia, United States, Panama, UAE, Spain) and 15 Global Partner Centers across emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. Pricing follows FOB wholesale terms with OEM/ODM services and MOQ requirements under multi-year contracts. Beifa holds a 16.5% share of the Chinese pen export market and serves an estimated 1.5 billion consumers globally.

The company invests over 5% of annual sales in R&D, holds 3,000+ valid patents, and operates a national enterprise technology center with a CNAS-accredited laboratory. It has earned China's National Single Champion of Pen Manufacturing designation and State-Level High-Tech Enterprise status, and maintains an extensive certification portfolio (ISO9001/14001/45001, FSC, PEFC, BSCI, SEDEX, ICTI, EN71, ASTM). Beifa has served as official pen supplier for major international events including APEC, the Beijing Olympics, G20 Summit, BRICS Summit, Shanghai Cooperation Organization summits, and the Beijing Winter Olympics. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Beifa Group Co., Ltd.

Legal name

Beifa Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://beifa.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Beifa Group is a privately held Chinese stationery manufacturer founded in 1994, headquartered in Ningbo, producing writing instruments, office supplies, school items, and arts & crafts across 20+ factories, supplying 40+ Fortune 500 retailers in 150+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stationery Manufacturing

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (459410), All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

SIC

Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950)

akta.pro primary industry

Art & Drafting Supplies Retail (CRALABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border / Import-Export Cash & Carry (Ethnic & International Trade) (CRAEAEAJ)

Keywords

• Pen manufacturing
• Writing instruments
• Office supplies
• School stationery
• Arts and crafts supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhenhai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Stationery Manufacturing and Export: B2B manufacturing and export of pen and stationery products to global retailers and Fortune 500 companies. Revenue generated through sale of writing instruments, office supplies, school items, notebooks, arts & crafts products, and eco-friendly stationery. Operates with 20+ sub-factories and 3 industrial parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Beifa Group manufactures and globally exports writing instruments (ballpoint pens, gel pens, markers), office supplies, school items, notebooks, arts & crafts supplies, and eco-friendly stationery products. Operating 20+ sub-factories across 3 industrial parks, the company serves B2B enterprise customers including Fortune 500 retailers (WAL-MART, TESCO, COSTCO) and distributors across 150+ countries through 7+ owned sub-brands.

Product overview

Beifa Group is a traditional stationery manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of writing instruments (pens, markers, pencils), office supplies, school items, notebooks, arts & crafts supplies, and themed product series across 8 sub-brands (A+PLUS, VANCH, GO GREEN, Wit&Work, INKLAB, BLOT, KIDS, LAMPO). The product portfolio also includes environmentally friendly Green & Eco products and Clean & Care supplies. The company operates as a B2B manufacturer supplying global retailers and Fortune 500 companies, with products distributed through over 100,000 retail terminals worldwide. Featured products include gel ink pens (used at BRICS Summit, G20 Summit, SCO Summit), stationery sets, pencil cases, and DIY craft kits. The company does not offer a software platform or SaaS product—all offerings are physical stationery goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A+PLUS: Brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection categories
• VANCH
• GO GREEN
• Wit&Work
• INKLAB
• BLOT
• KIDS
• LAMPO

Products and services

• Writing Instruments Comprehensive range of writing instruments including ballpoint pens, gel pens, roller pens, fountain pens, metal pens, and markers (permanent markers, highlighters, whiteboard markers, paint markers, acrylic markers, brush pens, chalk markers, fineliners, watercolor pens) for global retailers, corporate offices, and end consumers.
• Office Supplies Office supplies including office gift sets, basics (glue, tape, rulers, clips, staplers, scissors, paper cutters), organizers and accessories, boards (whiteboards, message boards, magnetic boards), calendars and planners, bags and cases, files and folders, office electronics (calculators, clocks, power banks, thermometers, timers), and packing supplies for enterprise and consumer markets.
• School Items School stationery including book covers, erasers, sharpeners, compasses, correction tape and fluid, key rings, magnetic bookmarks, stickers, and luggage tags for primary, secondary, and university students.
• Notebooks Notebooks including spiral notebooks, PU notebooks, fabric notebooks, loose-leaf notebooks, exercise notebooks, sketch notebooks, and notebook sets for students, professionals, and consumers.
• Arts & Crafts Arts and crafts supplies including art supplies (crayons, oil pastels, paint sticks, chalk, oil colors, watercolors, acrylic colors, gouache, poster colors, finger paints, luminous paints, watercolor cakes, canvases, easels, paintbrushes, palettes, art smocks, scratch books, coloring books, art sets) and craft supplies (clay, crepe paper, diamond crafts, DIY doodles, resin crafts).
• Clean & Care Supplies Cleaning and care supplies including office cleaning products and pet cleaning products such as doggy bags.
• Green & Eco Products Environmentally friendly and eco-conscious stationery products designed for sustainability-conscious consumers and organizations, including recycled and FSC-certified materials.
• A+PLUS Brand A+PLUS is a Beifa sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection stationery categories with established global reputation.
• VANCH Brand VANCH is a Beifa sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection stationery categories with high reputation in the stationery field.
• GO GREEN Brand GO GREEN is Beifa's eco-focused sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection categories.
• Wit&Work Brand Wit&Work is a Beifa sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection categories with innovative work-focused design.
• INKLAB Brand INKLAB is a Beifa sub-brand focused on ink-based products covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection categories.
• BLOT Brand BLOT is a Beifa sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection stationery categories.
• KIDS Brand KIDS is a Beifa sub-brand focused on children and students, covering student stationery and kids stationery supplies.
• LAMPO Brand LAMPO is a Beifa sub-brand covering fashion, student, office, gift, and environmental protection stationery categories.
• 6-Piece Stationery Set with Castle Drawer Pen Holder Cute stationery set with castle drawer pen holder, 15cm ruler, pencil sharpener, including pencil holder, 2 pencils, scissors, ruler, and sharpener. Packed 128 pieces per box, measuring 60x40x70cm. Made of plastic.
• Rubber Stereoscopic Pencil Bag with Butterfly Pendant 3D rubber pencil case in pink, blue, and purple colors with butterfly pendant. Made of rubber with print design, OEM available, MOQ 1000 pieces, ASTM and EN71 compliant.
• DIY Colorful Tie Dye Vest T-Shirts for Children DIY tie dye vest kit for children with 3 squeeze bottles of 120ml dye, disposable gloves, rubber bands, vest, leggings, and instructions. Permanent and quick-drying dye that doesn't fade when washed.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16.5% market share in Chinese pen export market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• WAL-MARTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership where Beifa supplies stationery products to Walmart's global retail operations
• TESCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership supplying stationery products to Tesco's retail network
• COSTCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership for bulk stationery supply to Costco warehouse clubs
• MYRON OFFICE DEPOT STAPLEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term strategic partnership with office supplies distributor
• APEC MeetingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial pen supplier for APEC summit events, providing customized stationery for high-profile international conferences
• Beijing OlympicsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial stationery supplier for Beijing Olympic Games, providing custom pens and writing instruments for the event
• G20 SummitflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial pen supplier for G20 summit events, providing premium customized stationery
• BRIC SummitflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial stationery supplier for BRIC summit conferences
• Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial pen supplier for Shanghai Cooperation Organization summits
• Beijing Winter OlympicsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial stationery supplier for Beijing Winter Olympic Games

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilot Corporation: Japanese global manufacturer of writing instruments including gel pens and ballpoints. Comparable in product breadth and global retail penetration, though focused more on premium SKUs than Beifa's OEM-heavy model.
• Deli Group (得力集团): Chinese office supplies and stationery manufacturer based in Ningbo. Closest geographic and product-line peer to Beifa, competing across pens, office supplies, and B2B channels to global retailers.
• Mitsubishi Pencil (uni): Japanese manufacturer of the uni-brand pens and pencils. Direct competitor in ballpoint, gel, and mechanical pencils with similar global retail footprint.
• BIC Group: French global manufacturer of pens, lighters, and razors. Direct competitor to Beifa in mass-market ballpoint pens and writing instruments, with comparable global retail distribution and similar product economics.
• Faber-Castell: German family-owned manufacturer of writing instruments, art supplies, and cosmetics. Direct peer in pens and artist materials with similar longevity, vertical integration, and global retail distribution.
• M&G Stationery (晨光文具): China's largest domestic stationery brand, listed in Shanghai. Most direct Chinese peer — competes head-to-head with Beifa in pens, notebooks, and school supplies, particularly within the China school/student segment.
• Pentel: Japanese writing instrument manufacturer known for mechanical pencils, ballpoints, and art markers. Comparable in product breadth and B2B retail distribution to global stationery channels.
• Staedtler: German manufacturer of writing, coloring, and drafting instruments. Comparable in product portfolio, certification stack, and global B2B distribution to office and education channels.

Broad incumbents

• ACCO Brands: US-listed office products manufacturer (Five Star, Swingline, GBC). Adjacent peer in office supplies and school stationery sold through the same Fortune 500 retail channels Beifa supplies.
• Newell Brands: US-listed consumer goods conglomerate owning Sharpie, Paper Mate, Parker, and Waterman. Competes with Beifa via owned brands at retail, with substantially broader category portfolio and financial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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