Company Profile
1956
Beng Choa established Capitol Stationery Manufacturing, becoming the first local maker of pressboard folders and ringbinders, all made of imported materials.
Beng Choa
1972
Imported ribbon inking machines from Germany. Typewriter ribbons, calculator ribbons and adding machine ribbons were again locally manufactured to meet the market demands.
1978
Moved to present headquarters at Severino Reyes St. The four story building houses the office and warehouse.
Four Storey R.C. Building for Capitol Stationery Manufacturing. Located at Severino Reyes Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
1980s to 1990s
Imported finished products from China due to lower import tax, and to keep up with rising customer demand.
Old Capitol Stationery brochure
2000
Changed from sole proprietorship to corporation, officially becoming Capitol Stationery Manufacturing Co., Inc.
2000 to present
Development of Capitol and Arco brands, diversifying the company’s product lines. Capitol continues to provide the market with quality merchandise at a low price!