Artcumbè Competitors

Faber-Castell is one of the world’s leading companies for high-quality products for writing, drawing and creative design as well as decorative cosmetic products. With more than two billion pencils and coloured pencils per year and around 6,500 employees, Faber-Castell is the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils. Nowadays the company is represented in over 120 countries and has its own production sites in ten countries as well as sales companies in 22 countries. Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world and has been owned by the same family for nine generations. The company owes its leading position on the international market to its traditional commitment to the highest quality, its environmental leadership and the large number of product innovations.

The year was 1557, when the famous Montgolfier family established the Canson Paper mills. After centuries, Canson continues to carry on a spirit of invention and excellence like no other paper company, by combining the oldest manufacturing process with the most innovative technologies. Since its origins, Canson has been a big supporter of the Arts. Canson constantly strives to make “creating adventure” possible for everyone. For example, did you know that Canson was the inventor of the first Hot Air Balloon, which launched in 1782 and was made with Canson paper! As a worldwide leader in the fine art market, Canson supports artists, designers, architects, illustrators and students by producing a large assortment of superior quality papers. Today Canson is producing art paper for: drawing, tracing, pastel, watercolour, oil, acrylic, printmaking, and even digital printing. Canson joined the F.I.L.A. Group in 2016.

Daler-Rowney’s reputation as a manufacturer of fine art materials dates back over 240 years. Inspiring creativity since 1783, our aim is to enable everyone to be creative. Formed through the merger of the Daler Board Company and the George Rowney Company, Daler-Rowney brings together a shared heritage of British manufacturing expertise and innovation in artists’ materials. This legacy continues to shape our commitment to consistent quality and trusted performance for artists worldwide. Artists are at the centre of everything we do. We develop, produce and deliver materials that support creativity at every level, from first experiments through to professional practice. With manufacturing sites in the UK and the Dominican Republic, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques across a wide range of fine art materials, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, brushes, papers and sketchbooks. Since 2016, Daler-Rowney has been part of the F.I.L.A. Group, enabling access to a global portfolio of leading creative and educational brands alongside our own established ranges. Our purpose is simple: to make art accessible through quality, innovation and reliable materials for artists everywhere.