WIMA is a national trade association covering the $4.8 - billion industry of pen, pencil and marker manufacturers. It was formed in 1943 to bring together the voices of the pen, marker and mechanical pencil industries. Since that time, the industry and the association have grown substantially, and WIMA's name and logo are widely recognized throughout the industry. In 1994, the Pencil Makers Association merged with WIMA to strengthen the industry's voice, making the impact of this association even stronger.
WIMA sponsors National Handwriting Day every January 23 to promote the importance of handwritten communication. WIMA also has a Certification Program for writing instruments. A list of Certified Product manufacturers is available on this Web site. Click the buttons on the left to learn about these programs and more.