Scripto

Scripto, U.S.A.
Company typePrivately held
IndustryConsumer goods
Founded1924; 100 years ago (1924) (as M.A. Ferst Company)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
FounderM.A. Ferst
Headquarters,
U.S.
Area served
North America
Products
  • Butane lighters (current)
  • Writing instruments (former)
OwnerTokai World
Number of employees
~300
ParentCalico Brands
DivisionsAnja Engineering Corporation
Websitewww.calicobrands.com/products/scripto/

Scripto is an American company founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1923 by Monie A. Ferst. At one time the largest producer of writing instruments in the world, it now produces butane lighters.