Founded

1885 as Binney & Smith in New York

 

Original Product

Pigments for paints and automobile tires

 

Current Product(s)

Crayons, markers, paints, colored pencils and school tools.

 

Number of employees

2600

 

Milestones

Original 8 crayon box available in 1903
64-color assortment hits the market in 1958
The United States Postal Service introduces 32-cent stamp
celebrating the orignal 8 crayon box in 1998

 

     

 


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