Made in Germany
Made in Germany
On January 1, 2025, Schneider Schreibgeräte GmbH took over the long-established Peter Bock AG from Heidelberg - one of the leading manufacturers of nibs and complete writing systems. With this strategic decision, Schneider is securing its independence in the production of a central component for fountain pens. 

Peter Bock AG has stood for the highest quality, precision and craftsmanship “Made in Germany” since 1939. The nibs made of stainless steel, gold, platinum, palladium and titanium are in demand worldwide. Schneider has also been using Bock's high-quality stainless steel nibs for various fountain pen models for a long time.
The integration into the Schneider Group makes it possible to exploit synergies while at the same time safeguarding the future of the Heidelberg site and the jobs of around 40 employees. To this end, the company form was changed from an AG to a GmbH as of April 14, 2020. 
Both companies share a similar philosophy: quality, innovation and responsibility. The takeover creates a strong alliance between two traditional brands with the aim of actively shaping the future of writing.
The legal independence of Peter Bock AG remains - combined with the strength and innovative power of the Schneider Group. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Trust worldwide

For many decades, Peter Bock AG has enjoyed the trust of numerous international brands and manufacturers who rely on the highest quality and precision in nibs. An excerpt from the renowned customer list shows the diversity and scope of the partnerships. 

In addition to well-known writing instrument brands, Bock also supplies specialized manufacturers and designers worldwide - from Europe to the USA and Asia.   
This broad customer base underlines the international importance of Peter Bock AG as a reliable partner for high-quality writing systems - “Made in Germany”.
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Precision in perfection - from genuine craftsmanship

At Peter Bock AG, decades of experience meet state-of-the-art technology. Each nib is created in a finely tuned interplay of traditional craftsmanship and high-precision manufacturing. Whether made of 14K or 18K gold, platinum, palladium, titanium or stainless steel - each nib is manufactured with the utmost care and undergoes up to 30 work steps. 

Thanks to in-house CAD development and specially designed machines, Bock guarantees the tightest tolerances and highest dimensional accuracy - even for individual customer requests. All production steps are closely interlinked: from technical design to final inspection. 
This uncompromising quality standard has made Peter Bock AG a valued partner of international brands and manufacturers for over 80 years. Standard solutions and customized individual pieces are not a contradiction in terms, but a reality.

A strong partnership for the highest writing culture

The takeover of Peter Bock AG by Schneider Schreibgeräte GmbH creates a forward-looking cooperation between two traditional companies. The aim is to ensure independence in the production of high-quality nibs and at the same time to combine the know-how of both brands. While Schneider stands for innovative writing instruments “Made in Germany”, Bock contributes decades of expertise in the manufacture of the finest writing systems. The collaboration combines technological expertise, precision craftsmanship and shared values - for writing instruments that combine quality and character.

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