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Pentel of America Names Hannah Stevens New National Commercial Sales Manager

TORRANCE, Calif., July 9 PRNewswire — Pentel of America (http://www.pentel.com) announces that Hannah Stevens has been named National Commercial Sales Manager, reporting to Director of Sales, Tim Fallihee. She joins Pentel from Office Max Contract where she has served as VP, Sales Operations since 2004. In her new position at Pentel, she will lead the sales effort for commercial and Business-to-Business accounts. In addition, she will strengthen Pentel brand awareness among Pentel dealers and develop new avenues for the Pentel Recycology brand, products that are made from a minimum of 50% recycled plastic.

Ms. Stevens comes to Pentel with more than 30 years experience in office products sales positions beginning with Papermate in 1976. At Boise Cascade she was General Manager for two distribution centers for wholesale and business-to-business. Later she was involved with acquisitions and strategic partnerships throughout the U.S. She held other roles of increasing responsibility at Boise Cascade, with a proven sales record developing new business and promoting sales growth.

Pentel COO Martin Furman said, "We're thrilled to welcome such a highly respected and talented sales executive to what is already a very strong team. Hannah has a fantastic track record increasing business-to-business sales, which is very much a priority for Pentel. Her relationships and understanding of the office products marketplace and its constant evolution will be an asset as we establish new brands such as our Recycology line of products."

Pentel maintains a high market share in writing instruments, art products for crafts, fine arts and scrapbooking, and is a leader in writing instruments made from recycled materials. Pentel also has a successful Custom Printed Products division. Recently introduced HyperG pens and EnerGel pens are known for their smooth writing style.

"I'm excited to be back in the writing instrument category and to a brand as solid and inspiring as Pentel. I'm looking forward to working across all platforms to leverage all of the company's innovative products and drive sales for Pentel," said Ms. Stevens.

Ms. Stevens holds a Masters and a Bachelors degree from the University of Missouri.

ABOUT PENTEL

For nearly 50 years, Pentel has supplied the world with the highest quality products. Pentel is the only writing instrument company to receive the Deming Award for recognition of the highest standard of quality. Pentel invented roller ball technology... the smoothest way to express ideas. Pentel pioneered graphite lead. Every Pentel automatic pencil, lead, eraser, non-refillable roller ball pen, refillable ball point pen and correction fluid is manufactured by our own factories.

We sponsor numerous educational programs and donate products to libraries, schools and organizations of need. Our dozen boxes, master cartons and blister cards are printed on recycled and recyclable materials. Pentel is committed to create a healthier environment.

Every product is backed with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Pentel U.S. headquarters is located in Torrance, California. For more information, visit http://www.pentel.com.

SOURCE Pentel of America, Ltd.

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