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March 21, 2013
Malaysia-Facebook advertisement
We started posting ViViX advertisement on Facebook in Malaysia on 15th March.
Clicking the banner advertisement leads you to the landing page for Malaysian version ViViX.
Click here.
March 21, 2013
China-Renewal of Shachihata China’s website
Shachihata China’s Chinese website was renewed to enhance the usability for viewers.
Please visit and explore our user-friendly website. Click here.   NEW URL ： www.artline.cn
February 28, 2013
Frankfurt - Paperworld 2013 - International Trade Fair for Paper, Office Supplies and Stationery
We participated in Paper world 2013 held in Germany from 26 to 29 January 2013.
February 28, 2013
Malaysia-Promotion of Artline permanent markers in December 2012
Our local distributor conducted an advertising campaign on Artline permanent markers in the newspapers. Artline advertisements in English, Malay, and Chinese appeared thirty four times in three different newspapers.
February 28, 2013
Mexico-TV, web, magazine, and rapping bus promotion
Our local distributor conducted advertising campaigns on Artline using various media. TV commercial on Artline products was broadcasted last summer. Also Artline advertisements were posted on magazines, google website and so on.

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January 25, 2013
Argentina-New WEB site and direct mail campaign
Our local distributor "Otopen" in Argentina has opened their web site. Click here
Using direct mail, they have approached industrial firms and introduced their website.
January 25, 2013
Peru- New WEB site and sales promotion
Our local distributor "La Importadora la Claridad S.A." in Peru has opened their web site. Click here
They have been promoting Artline products with Spanish leaflets for industrial marker, shirt marker, poster marker, etc.

December 4, 2012
Digital catalogues in four different languages are available on our website
Four digital catalogues in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic are now available online. You can easily browse through our catalogue to check our products. Please click the catalogue icon at the lower left of TOP page and select your desired language catalogue. Click here
November 30, 2012
Permanent refill ink "Artline marking INK 60ml" will be launched.
"Artline marking INK 60ml" is released with 6 colours, BLACK, BLUE, RED, GREEN, BROWN, and ORANGE. The nozzle type body helps to refill ink easily.
Please use for Artline Permanent Markers such as EK-30, 50, 70, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 700, 710, 107R, and 109R.
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November 30, 2012
Introduced on Japanese television during the show BEGIN Japanology on NHK.
Shachihata’s digital name seal technology was featured in a TV program of NHK (Japanese national broadcasting organization). Our product was introduced as the latest method in the long history of Japanese tradition of name seal stamp.
September 24, 2012
Introducing magnetic eraser smiley face type
A cute smiley face type magnetic eraser has been added to our Artline Magnetic Eraser series. This small size cute eraser is also perfect for home use such as for a small board, a refrigerator, etc.　Click here
August 27, 2012
Campaign at Popular bookstore in Singapore
Artline 200, writing pens, was introduced in Popular bookstore magazine in Singapore.
It is one of the promotional campaign at Popular bookstore from August 31 through September 30.
August 27, 2012
Promotion of EK-8210 ballpoint pen from July in Kuwait
Our local agent in Kuwait conducted an advertising campaign on EK-8210 ballpoint pen with three kinds of leaflets. Through this promotion, we expect to raise Artline brand awareness in Kuwait.
Ask for Smoothness
 Bread the Rules Don't Break the Line
 Bollpoint Pen
June 22, 2012
Artline ViViX world’s brightest highlighters newly released
We are pleased to announce the release of Artline ViViX, a highlighter series from Artline with a new technology. Our original direct-inking mechanism ensures beautiful impressions from start to finish.
Designed with the user in mind, ViViX markers are the ultimate highlighters.
Just one try and you’ll see how good the highlighters are. Click here
June 20, 2012
Staff wearing Artline Polo shirt in Costa Rica
Artline polo shirts have been distributed to our local agents and retailers all over the world.
Here are some nice photos of staff wearing Artline polo shirts in Costa Rica.
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June 20, 2012
Advertising in business magazine in Vietnam in May and June
An advertisement on Xstamper brand, name stamp Name 9, Data name, and Xstamper vX were placed in a monthly business information magazine Access in Vietnam in May and June.
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June 20, 2012
Artline200 20pcs wallet will be newly released.
Unique 2-way wallet for Artline200 will be released soon.
It contains all 20 colours of Artline200 in translucent body.
The wallet has 2 zippers so that it can be used as both pen-case and pen-pot.
Easy to carry and ideal for students & creators. Click here
May 1, 2012
Advertising in business magazine in Vietnam
An advertisement on Xstamper and TAT was placed in a monthly business information magazine Access in Vietnam. This magazine, which is written in both Japanese and Vietnamese, targets at Japanese and Vietnamese companies.
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Advertising in distributor’s catalogue in Vietnam
Advertisements are placed in 2012 catalogue of Nhanh nhanh Co., Ltd. in Vietnam. This catalogue is written in both Japanese and Vietnamese for Japanese and Vietnamese companies. Many products of Artline, Xstamper, and TAT are introduced.



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April 27, 2012
Vietnam ? T-shirt marker sales demonstration made in a book festival
We have participated in a book festival held at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh city through March 19th to 25th. At our Artline booth, we demonstrated T-shirt marker drawings. As compared to other booths, our booth attracted many people and sold more than 300 T-shirts. At first we had only 200 T-shirts, and had to increase to 1,000 T-shirts.

Introduced in newspaper in Dubai, UAE
Artline ViViX, our new highlighter, was introduced in a famous newspaper of Dubai on 7 March.

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March 28, 2012
UAE - Artline was introduced in Newspaper
In Dubai, UAE, our Artline booth at PAPERWORLD MIDDLE EAST 2012 was introduced in newspaper "AL FAJR" on 7 March. Our staff were interviewed with journalist about business expansion in Middle East, Africa, and Middle Asia.
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March 28, 2012
UAE - Exhibited at PAPERWORLD MIDDLE EAST 2012
In Dubai, UAE, we run a booth at PAPERWORLD MIDDLE EAST 2012 on 6-8 March. We presented mainly our new items and exhibited long-selling products including calligraphy markers and stamp pads. We are glad that so many people visited our booth.

March 15, 2012
The promotional video for our Artline Calligraphy Marker has been completed.
The video introduces a variety of applications of our Artline calligraphy markers and sample works of calligraphy. Please take a look. click here
March 15, 2012
Peru-Artline displays at a store in Lima
One of our retailers in Lima installed a TV monitor for promotion of Artline products at the store entrance. Also giant marker pops (EK- 70, EK-400) are displayed above the TV monitor and on a showcase to attract customers. With this sales promotion, increase in sales of Art and Craft series markers is expected.
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January 31, 2012
Malaysia - Designers decorate white canvas shoes with Artline markers
In Malaysia, there are some designers who draw on canvas shoes with Artline fine liners. Ms. Ashikin Majid is one of them. She began a small business specializing in drawing art on baby shoes, adult shoes, etc in 2003. Her unique hand-painted custom shoes even attract overseas customers. She sometimes appears in media in Malaysia.

January 27, 2012
"FOR YOUR BEST SCORE" The promotional video for our Artline "Golf Master Marker" has been completed.
Easy to understand video instructions explain how to improve your golf score with Artline " Golf Master Marker ". Please take a look. click here
December 19, 2011
Turky - Grout pen and furniture marker demonstration made in do-it-yourself chain stores in Istanbul with a large acceptance
This past May, our local agent Live organized in-store presentation for grout pen and furniture marker. Colours, basic functions and usage were demonstrated in four Praktiker stores in Istanbul. Artline products were introduced to customers getting them try the products on a prepared demo ground. So many customers took an interest in Artline products and more than expected numbers were sold during the event. It was a success in increasing brand awareness and promoting the products.

Vietnam - Artline products in-store campaign was held
Our local agent Phuc Ma Trading organized a campaign at 20 of FAHASA book store in Ho Chi Minh from September 15 to October 31. Many people participated by submitting a receipt for Artline products and the event was well received. After the campaign, a lottery was also held.
November 15, 2011
Introduced in newspaper in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
A famous Malaysian newspaper introduced Artline whiteboard markers in an article on 19 October.
An advertisement on Artline markers and pens was placed in a famous Saudi Arabian newspaper on 9 September.
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October 31, 2011
The ARTLINE 700 series, which are our standard instant drying permanent markers, are now available in three new colours.
Three new bright and brisk colours, pink, light blue, and yellow green, have　been added to the EK-700 which is our standard pocket size instant drying permanent marker. click here.
October 31, 2011
Wallets of 6 colours and 10 colours have been added to the Artline EK-700 series which is our standard instant drying permanent marker.
Wallets of 6 colours and 10 colours have been added to the EK-700 which is our standard pocket size instant drying permanent marker.
6 Wallet: BLACK, BLUE, RED, GREEN, BROWN, PURPLE
10 Wallet: BLACK, BLUE, RED, GREEN, BROWN, ORANGE, PURPLE, YELLOW, PINK, LIGHT BLUE
Markers are available in a portable and durable compact wallet, so they can be stored neatly. click here.
September 30, 2011
The promotional video for our Artline T-shirt marker has been completed.
Easy to understand video instructions explain how to draw nicely. Please take a look. click here.
September 1, 2011
Instruction on how to use our T-Shirt Markers have been uploaded.
This explains how to use the markers in an easy-to-understand manner, so please have a look. click here.
June 30, 2011
We have completed a 12-mm version of our Chalk Marker for menu-boards, blackboards, glass & plastic, which are erasable using a wet-wipe.
Introducing an ultra-fat 12-mm version of our Chalk Marker to complement our existing 4-mm markers ? part of the popular Chalk Marker series for menu-boards, blackboards, glass & plastic, which are erasable using a wet-wipe.

We have completed a 0.05-mm version of our Drawing System pen.
Introducing a super-fine 0.05 version of our Drawing System pen ? our thinnest yet ? to complement our existing range of pens with widths from 0.1 to 0.8 mm. This pen is incredibly useful for even finer drafting work.
June 16, 2011
Introducing the iPhone version of our popular ArtlineBoard app. Goes on sale June 10th.
The ArtlineBoard app ver.1.1 for iPhone has been completed.
(Devices supported: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch [3rd and 4th generation] running iOS 3.2 or later)
February 22, 2011
The ArtlineBoard app for iPad has been completed.
The ArtlineBoard app for the iPad has been completed. It features memo writing and editing and is an incredibly handy tool for both education and business. How you use it is up to you!
Please watch our video for more details, click here.
January 10, 2011
The promotional video for TAT has been finished.
The promotional video for TAT has been finished. One of its features is that it’s very easy to understand. For more details, click here.
December 20, 2010
The promotional video for our paint markers has been finished.
The promotional video for our paint markers has been finished. One of its features is that it’s very easy to understand. For more details, click here.
December 10, 2010
Introduced on Japanese television during the show Cambrian Palace on TV Tokyo.
Chairman Funahashi appeared on the popular Japanese documentary show Nikkei Special: Cambrian Palace (9:45?10:54 pm on Thu., Dec. 16, 2010 on TV Tokyo) during an episode with the theme “Build a strong brand! New products come from self-denial.”
November 22, 2010
We have begun purchasing carbon offsets for Artline 70, 90, 30, 700 and 100 pens produced for Australia.
We have begun purchasing carbon offsets for Artline 70, 90, 30, 700 and 100 pens produced for Australia.
Carbon offsets are approaches and methods of dealing with greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide emitted in one location as a result of human economic activities and lifestyles, offsetting them by directly or indirectly absorbing greenhouse gases in another location through efforts that include tree-planting, forest conservation, and clean energy.
New Artline 70, 90, 100, 30, and 700 pens produced for the Australian market
We’re offsetting all the CO2 we emit, from the production stage to the disposal and recycling stage.
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November 15, 2010
Artline 8470 / 8270 Now on Sale!
The 8270 / 8470, a 0.7mm version of the EK-8210 / 8410 currently for sale, has begun shipping.
October 22, 2010
Singapore ? T-Shirt Marker Sales and Demonstration at Major Mass Retailers / Book Stores
Artline T-shirt marker demonstrations were held at Page1 and NTUC, mass retailers in Singapore, on September 18. In the past we have had this event before and it was a success; this makes the second time. The customers responded very well with many asking, “Can I try too?” They were impressed when they saw how easy the markers were to draw with.

October 15, 2010
T-Shirt Marker Event - Indonesia Guinness Certification!
This past May 8, 2010 a T-shirt marker event was held in a gymnasium in Surabaya, Indonesia. As a result of advertising in newspapers and calls for participation to kindergartens by the Ministry of National Education, 5,000 children came to take part in this event, which was registered as an Indonesian Guinness record on May 8.
Artline T-shirts were distributed for free to all participating children. It was a sight to behold as one looked over 5,000 children wearing their Artline T-shirts as one.


Shanghai, China Trade Fair
The China Stationery Commodity Fair held from June 10 to 12 is an annual event held in Shanghai, China. Our booth was well received as we designed a presentation to help people understand and experience Shachihata’s core ink product features and diverse lineup, including applications geared for everyday tasks, the workplace, improving daily task efficiency and task convenience by offering free trials of TAT industrial products, special markers, X-stampers for the office and signature gift pens.

Artline India ISO 9001-2000 and 14001-2004 certification
The Artline India factory received ISO9001-2000 and 14001-2004 certification on May, 2010. Artline India is working hard to bring you better products.