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A.W. Faber-Castell (I)
4.2
based on 51 Reviews
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A.W. Faber-Castell provides gift ideas, office supplies, art supplies, fine writing, exclusive writing, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, biros, pencils, colored pencils, polychromos, etc.
Overall Rating
4.2/5
based on 51 reviews
21% above
industry average
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Work Policy
Monday to Saturday
60% employees reported
Flexible timing
64% employees reported
Within city
38% employees reported
Day shift
100% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
7 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
3 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
1 employee reported
Free meal
1 employee reported
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About A.W. Faber-Castell (I)
Founded in1761 (263 yrs old)
India Employee Count51-200
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersStein, Germany
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Websitefaber-castell.in
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It was 1761, when cabinet maker Kaspar Faber, settled in Stein, near Nuremberg in Germany, to make his first simple pencils. He took extra care to plane and glue each of them by hand. This quality craftsmanship proved worthy, and at the Nuremberg market, the sales of his pencils flourished. The Family Dynasty of Pencil makers had begun.
Offices were opened in New York, London, Paris, Vienna and St Petersburg. In 1863, Lothar was elevated to the position of Baron, in recognition of his achievements and services to the community. At the time of his passing in 1896, A. W. Faber products were winning Exhibition Certificates, Awards and Medals all over the World.
In 1896, his Granddaughter Ottilie, became heir to the family business. In 1898, she married Count Alexander zu Castell - Rudenhausen, a descendant of one of the oldest families of Bavarian Nobility. The family name became Faber –Castell. Shortly after the turn of the century, a new Castle was built in the grounds next to production facility.
In 1978, the Generations changed for the 8th Time After 50 Years of heading the company, Count Roland handed the running to his son, Anton Wolfgang – Count von Faber – Castell. Since this time the company has significantly expanded it’s Global operations. It now employs over 6000 people, has 15 Production sites, and 20 Sales organizations, together with representation in over 120 Countries around the World.
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A.W. Faber-Castell (I) Ratings
based on 51 reviews
Overall Rating
4.2/5
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Salary & Benefits
3.9
Skill Development
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A.W. Faber-Castell (I) is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 51 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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A.W. Faber-Castell (I) Salaries
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Regional Commercial Manager
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