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Over the course of 100 years, Caran d'Ache instruments have become internationally renowned for the drawing and writing experience they offer through the elegance of their lines, the quality of their materials, the purity of their pigments and the technical brilliance of their design.

The family business, which was founded in Geneva in 1915, owes this to a shared vision, the unique values of Swiss Made excellence, and an innate sense of creativity and innovation.

Our commitments feed into a long-term vision that places sustainable development and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do. 

The proof of this is easy to see in the number of steps we have taken to protect the environment and the partnerships we have formed. We work with social and cultural stakeholders and with local and international artists who are proud to be ambassadors for our values.

We want to pass on the values of innovation and creativity that we hold dear, which is why we support a range of institutions that share our beliefs.

The institutions we work with all participate in developing and influencing cultural, social, educational and humanitarian action in their own way.

Every year Caran d'Ache organises training workshops for almost 2,000 teachers in Switzerland. We also hold creative workshops in companies and in hospitals to promote well-being among employees, patients and medical professionals.

Through this range of educational activities, we hope to offer everyone the chance to rediscover or refine their art, while also promoting skill sharing and self-fulfilment.