Edison, NJ – May 1, 2025 – Zebra Pen Corporation and Officemate, a Victor Technology brand, are proud to announce a strategic collaboration that brings thoughtfully designed, Made-in-USA clipboard solutions to the restaurant and hospitality industries. This new offering combines Officemate’s manufacturing innovation with the trusted performance of Zebra Pen products to solve a long-standing challenge: never losing your pen again.
Designed with input from industry professionals, the new clipboard solution features a sleek, ergonomic design and introduces a unique side-placement clip holder, offering added comfort, flexibility, and accessibility for busy restaurant staff. Each clipboard comes paired with a high-quality Zebra Pen — a brand known for its reliability, style, and smooth writing experience.
“We’re excited to bring the familiarity and dependability of Zebra Pen products into an environment where precision, speed, and convenience matter most,” said Ken Newman, Zebra Pen VP of Marketing. “Partnering with Officemate allows us to reach new users in a high-paced industry, while showcasing how writing tools can be both practical and innovative.”
This partnership reflects Officemate and Victor Technology’s continued evolution beyond traditional office supplies, bringing smart, brand-forward solutions into new spaces. It’s a fresh chapter focused on utility, quality, and the user experience in restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues across the country.
“This isn’t just about clipboards and pens,” said Officemate Greg Palese, VP of Marketing. “It’s about recognizing what today’s restaurant staff need — and delivering simple, effective tools that make their day easier. We’re proud to offer a product that’s Made in the USA and made for everyday performance.”
The new clipboard and pen solution will be available online at https://www.victortech.com/lp/restaurant-and-hospitality-products starting May 1, 2025.
About Zebra Pen Corporation
Zebra Pen Corporation was founded in New York in August 1982 as an independent corporation wholly owned by Zebra Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan. A New Jersey-based writing instrument manufacturer, Zebra Pen Corporation’s mission is to distribute products that are of the highest quality, providing value to consumers and meeting their overall writing and creative needs with a wide variety of products. Zebra Pen Corporation offers a full line of writing and creative products, including ballpoint pens, gel pens, rollerball pens, mechanical pencils, highlighters, porous pens/markers and brush pens. Today, with over 40 years of excellence behind them, Zebra Pen Corporation is leading the way with a wide range of quality writing and creative products including the STEEL®, SARASA®, Z-Grip®, CLiCKART™, and MILDLINER™ brands. For more information, visit zebrapen.com.
About Officemate
Officemate is a trusted leader in innovative office products, offering a comprehensive range of solutions designed to organize, enhance, and streamline workspaces. With a product portfolio that includes desk accessories, filing supplies, clipboards, stapling products, and more, Officemate is committed to supporting productivity in offices, schools, and home environments. Through strong partnerships with world-class distributors, Officemate delivers reliable and functional essentials that meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals. Officemate is part of Victor Technology Brands, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded office products, including standing desks, calculators, and desktop organization tools. For more information, visit www.victortech.com