Based in Germany, we can proudly say that LYRA is Nuremberg's oldest pencil factory. Founded in 1806 by pencil maker Johann Froescheis, Lyra has been delighting its customers with superior products and first-class service for more than 200 years. True to our motto: EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL MARKING, as a pioneer in industrial marking and a partner to craftsmen and industrial users, Lyra stands for solutions which make it more efficient for professionals to produce first-class results.
Today, Lyra is a part of the Italian F.I.L.A. Group. With more than 11,300 motivated employees worldwide, the Group is dedicated to further consolidating and expanding its strength in the market.