Realignment in the premium segment: ottohutt brand will no longer be continued as an independent brand in the future. With the acquisition of Robert E. Huber GmbH in 2023, Faber-Castell invested heavily in the expansion of its premium segment. This step will allow the company to upgrade its core brand range and consolidate brand-specific communication and retail activities.
The Faber-Castell Academy, a pioneer in nurturing creative talent since 1995, will close its doors at the end of 2026. Until then, the renowned educational institution will continue to provide high-quality training.
On the occasion of Germany’s Basic Law Day on 23 May, the siblings Count Charles von Faber-Castell, Countess Katharina von Faber-Castell, Countess Sarah von Faber-Castell and Countess Victoria von Faber-Castell reaffirm their support for the innovative "DNA of Democracy" project.
Creativity knows no bounds. Even work that is seemingly ‘flawed’ can be transformed into a masterpiece. Under the motto ‘Imagination knows no failure’, Faber-Castell extends the ‘Creativity in your hands’ brand campaign that began last year and aims to further encourage people to believe in and express their creative abilities.
With a clear commitment to sustainability, Faber-Castell has published its latest sustainability report for the fiscal year 2023/24 under the motto “Change needs creativity”. The long-term commitment to environmental, social and business sustainability illustrates the company's consistent path towards sustainable corporate practices.
The Faber-Castell Supervisory Board appoints Countess Sarah von Faber-Castell and farewells Mary von Faber-Castell, Hanspeter Muerle succeeded Gerhard Bruckmeier.
Faber-Castell achieved a satisfactory business performance in the 2023/24 fiscal year despite increasingly challenging market conditions: The company could maintain a strong return on sales above the pre-Covid level of 19/20 even though these declined slightly compared to the previous financial year. Faber-Castell is strengthening its focus on creativity-enhancing and sustainable product concepts.
