History
| 1838 |
Chemist Carl Hornemann produces artist colours and painting utensils and founds his company in Hanover / Germany |
| 1839 |
Günther Wagner takes over the company and registers his coat of arms, the pelican, as one of the first trademarks in Germany |
| 1900 | Production of typewriter ribbons and carbon paper |
| 1960 | Production of the first ink ribbon cassettes for typewriters |
| 1978 | Start of toner production in Switzerland |
| 1982 | Start of development and production of ink in Switzerland |
| 1984 | Start of development and production of thermal transfer ribbons |
| 1992 | Start of production in China |
| 1993 | Start of development and production of colour toner for copying machines |
| 2000 | Chip development for Epson-InkJet products |
| 2002 | ISO 9001 certification for all members of the group |
| 2002 | Building of a new InkJet and Toner factory in the Czech Republic |
| 2004 | Consolidation of market position, strengthening the position of Pelikan Hardcopy as a global player |