Through its mission, kotmo promotes sustainable promotional product design by creating useful, locally sourced items. One of the most popular promotional items among businesses in 2021 is the pen. Easily customizable, they are used by everyone and are generally appreciated gifts by customers and employees. Organizations often turn to disposable pens because they can be easily ordered in large quantities.
" Since our beginnings, we have always had a strong demand for more environmentally friendly ballpoint pens. Unfortunately, the options are very limited, especially since pencils made in Quebec are almost non-existent. ", notes Céline Juppeau, founder of kotmo.
In order to limit the use of disposable pens in Quebec, we are happy to present our latest project: the Alum rechargeable pen .
For those who want to make a difference
The concept behind this refillable pen is simple: to create a durable ink pencil with a focus on quality design and local manufacturing. With the help of designers Maxime Louis-Seize and Étienne Vernier, we were able to develop this pen using Quebec aluminum to create a high-quality, lightweight pencil that's easy to use every day.
" We consume a lot of pens without really realizing it. The Alum was designed to be as attractive as it is practical for everyday life. ", mentions Etienne Vernier.
This pen was designed to allow companies to be part of the change and position themselves as an eco-leader that redefines its practices for the future.
" We believe that the Alum has all the criteria of a good promotional product: it is a beautiful corporate object that people will want to keep for a long time. " adds Cindy Couture, partner at kotmo.
A unique design
Although the Alum refillable pen remains simple, every detail of its construction has been carefully considered:
Also, each pen comes with a refill cartridge and a cartridge replacement instruction guide in a custom box featuring the company's branding.
More than local manufacturing
Its Quebec aluminum design remains the main feature that distinguishes the Alum from other refillable pens. " Aluminum is a highly symbolic raw material for Quebec. It has been at the heart of the province's industrialization, and several companies have developed significant expertise in this field. ", specifies Maxime Louis-Seize.
In addition, 9 Quebec partners are involved in the manufacturing and assembly of the Alum, including a social reintegration company.
Although we don't have ink cartridges made in Canada, we opted for a Schmidt gel cartridge made in Germany to promote good writing.
A local innovation for businesses
We believe the Alum refillable pen allows organizations to demonstrate a meaningful environmental commitment. By offering the Alum pen as a gift to their employees and customers, companies have the opportunity to be part of the change and position themselves as eco-leaders.
The Alum pen: Quebec design at your fingertips
Through its mission, kotmo promotes sustainable promotional product design by creating useful, locally sourced items. One of the most popular promotional items among businesses in 2021 is the pen. Easily customizable, they are used by everyone and are generally appreciated gifts by customers and employees. Organizations often turn to disposable pens because they can be easily ordered in large quantities.
" Since our beginnings, we have always had a strong demand for more environmentally friendly ballpoint pens. Unfortunately, the options are very limited, especially since pencils made in Quebec are almost non-existent. ", notes Céline Juppeau, founder of kotmo.
In order to limit the use of disposable pens in Quebec, we are happy to present our latest project: the Alum rechargeable pen .
For those who want to make a difference
The concept behind this refillable pen is simple: to create a durable ink pencil with a focus on quality design and local manufacturing. With the help of designers Maxime Louis-Seize and Étienne Vernier, we were able to develop this pen using Quebec aluminum to create a high-quality, lightweight pencil that's easy to use every day.
" We consume a lot of pens without really realizing it. The Alum was designed to be as attractive as it is practical for everyday life. ", mentions Etienne Vernier.
This pen was designed to allow companies to be part of the change and position themselves as an eco-leader that redefines its practices for the future.
" We believe that the Alum has all the criteria of a good promotional product: it is a beautiful corporate object that people will want to keep for a long time. " adds Cindy Couture, partner at kotmo.
A unique design
Although the Alum refillable pen remains simple, every detail of its construction has been carefully considered:
Also, each pen comes with a refill cartridge and a cartridge replacement instruction guide in a custom box featuring the company's branding.
More than local manufacturing
Its Quebec aluminum design remains the main feature that distinguishes the Alum from other refillable pens. " Aluminum is a highly symbolic raw material for Quebec. It has been at the heart of the province's industrialization, and several companies have developed significant expertise in this field. ", specifies Maxime Louis-Seize.
In addition, 9 Quebec partners are involved in the manufacturing and assembly of the Alum, including a social reintegration company.
Although we don't have ink cartridges made in Canada, we opted for a Schmidt gel cartridge made in Germany to promote good writing.
A local innovation for businesses
We believe the Alum refillable pen allows organizations to demonstrate a meaningful environmental commitment. By offering the Alum pen as a gift to their employees and customers, companies have the opportunity to be part of the change and position themselves as eco-leaders.