Flagship Pilot Pens store opens at Havelock City Mall

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From left: Writing Instruments Lanka Managing Director Rajiv Perera, Director Rashimi Perera, Pilot Japan International Sales Division General Manager Masao Naka, Japan External Trade Organisation Resident Representative Sri Lanka Hiroki Oi, Pilot Japan Takayuki Kawana and Hiroki Kisaichi

Pilot Corporation of Japan (PILOT), a global leader in high-quality writing instruments, has opened its exclusive flagship Pilot Pens store at Havelock City Mall in collaboration with Writing Instruments Lanka Ltd., (WILL), marking a major milestone in their partnership of over ten years.

Established in 1918, Pilot Corporation is internationally renowned for its innovation, precision engineering, and superior craftsmanship. The brand enjoys a strong market presence across Asia, North America, and Europe, and is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in writing instruments worldwide.

Through its successful collaboration with WILL, PILOT has introduced several globally acclaimed products to the Sri Lankan market, including the FriXion range of erasable pens, the Pilot G2 — the world’s most popular gel pen — as well as a premium range of fountain pens and inks.

Writing Instruments Lanka Managing Director Rajiv Perera said: “This flagship store is a testament to our long-standing partnership with Pilot Corporation and our shared commitment to bringing world-class writing instruments to Sri Lankan consumers.”

The Chief Guest Pilot Japan International Sales Division General Manager Masao Naka said: “Sri Lanka is an important market for PILOT, and the opening of this flagship store reflects our confidence in the brand’s growth and the strength of our partnership with WILL.”

The new Pilot Pens store features the complete range of PILOT products, all exclusively manufactured in Japan, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. The plastic components of Pilot Pens are made out of recycled plastic as part of the “Be Green” initiative, championing the sustainability and driving the environmental responsibility agenda. The store offers customers a comprehensive brand experience and direct access to PILOT’s full portfolio under one roof.

Japan External Trade Organisation Resident Representative Sri Lanka Hiroki Oi also participated at this momentous occasion.