RIMOWA and Faber-Castell, two icons of German craftsmanship, unveil an artist case that celebrates the power of creativity. Having long championed artistic expression, from its distinctive use of colour to its continued support of cultural initiatives, the German Maison is proud to join forces with Faber-Castell and launch the RIMOWA x Faber-Castell Artist Case.
Under the motto “Change needs creativity”, Faber-Castell has published its updated “Sustainability Insights” and “Sustainability Details” for the fiscal year 2024/25. The family-owned business with heritage for nine generations reaffirms its long-term environmental, social and business commitment, illustrating its consistent progress in responsible corporate practices.
Faber-Castell looks back on a successful participation in Ambiente. The leading international trade fair for innovations and trends in the consumer goods industry, at which the company presents itself every two years, once again proved to be an important platform for Faber-Castell to demonstrate its innovative strength, market proximity and strategic development to a global audience.
The global “ONE Faber-Castell” strategy to be implemented more quickly than previously planned / Efficiency and synergy measures effected at global production sites / Austrian production plant to close in 2026
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.
Penning the Constitution. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Germany’s Basic Law from 1948, which forms its constitution, the DNA code of the ink of the original constitutional document has been deciphered and incorporated into the ink of the Graf von Faber-Castell collection.
