Pilot Corp. engages in the manufacture, purchase, and sale of stationery and writing instruments. Its products include fountain pens, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, ink markers, file holders, and computer peripherals. It also manufactures and sells toys, ceramic products, and precious metal accessories. It operates through the following geographic segments: Japan, America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded by Masao Wada and Ryosuke Namiki on January 27, 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.