Bexley Factory Tour

[RCrane100]

I received a post card from the Bexley Pen Company last month announcing that they will now sell their pens from a retail store located at the factory site in Columbus Ohio. The postcard also mentioned that if I stopped by, I would be treated to a tour of the factory. Since I had to be in Columbus for other reasons, I took the opportunity to drop by the factory for a tour. I was greeted by Howard Levy, president of the company, who showed me around his factory wherein they turn long blocks of acrylic, or other plastic material, into functional works of art. Howard is a gracious host and I wish that the day had permitted me to ask more questions, but my ride awaited and I had to leave too soon.

 

The tour was a most enjoyable experience and Howard a welcoming and pleasant host. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to visit the Bexley factory and see how their functional works of art are created. The only difficulty will be resisting the temptation to increase one’s credit card bill by purchasing one of their exquisite pens. :clap1:

 

Robert

[whichwatch]

Hot Dog! I live near Columbus. I know my son (near Cleveland) will want to visit, too. Great way for some quality father/son sharing.

 

Is a reservation required?

[fourseamer]

I have family members in and around Columbus, so I this is certainly on my to do list. I ordered a couple of piston filler Bexley Coronas from Richard Binder recently, and I am looking forward to getting my hands on these gorgeous pens.

[wacbzz]

The "tour" idea is really awesome, especially given that Bexley is one of the remaining few US pen manufacturers left.

 

I'm not sure that I could have resisted from buying a pen like you did.

[FrankB]

I was not aware of the factory tours, so thanks for the information. I think it is a great public relations idea, and a wonderful courtesy for regular customers. I have a couple valid excuses to be in the Columbus area, which is driving distance from my home in central Pennsylvania. I just might make it to a tour.

 

By the way, as someone else asked, are reservations required/recommended?

[82Greg]

Wonder if they would consider group tours during the Ohio Pen Show?

[Richard]

Wonder if they would consider group tours during the Ohio Pen Show?

This is likely not possible, as Howard will be at the show, not at the factory.

[RCrane100]

I was not aware of the factory tours, so thanks for the information. I think it is a great public relations idea, and a wonderful courtesy for regular customers. I have a couple valid excuses to be in the Columbus area, which is driving distance from my home in central Pennsylvania. I just might make it to a tour.

 

By the way, as someone else asked, are reservations required/recommended?

 

A call to the factory first is in order to be sure that they are open and available for a tour. The number is (614) 351-9988. If you are able to make the tour before the end of the month Howard will give you a very nice table of paper that features one of his works of art at the top.