About Markal
Markal, a global leader in high-performance industrial marking solutions, has been empowering professionals with reliable identification tools for over 85 years. The brand was founded in Chicago, USA, in 1934 by Mr. Markal, an industrial chemist who recognized the critical need for durable, legible, and easy-to-use markers in challenging industrial environments. His foundational mission was to create marking products that could withstand extreme conditions, ensuring permanent identification and improving safety and efficiency across various trades. This commitment to quality, innovation, and practical solutions remains a core guiding value, driving their product development.
Markal's extensive product portfolio is specifically designed for hand-held industrial marking applications. Their primary offerings include a comprehensive range of liquid paint markers, highly durable solid paint markers, versatile ink markers, wax-based pencils, pens, and crayons. These specialized tools are indispensable for marking on diverse surfaces and in harsh conditions prevalent across numerous industries, including metal fabrication, construction, automotive, welding, lumber and timber, shipbuilding, and general manufacturing.
With a rich history spanning more than eight decades, Markal has established a robust global presence, serving professionals in over 60 countries worldwide. As part of the multi-national LA-CO Industries, Inc., Markal leverages extensive manufacturing capabilities in the USA and a vast international sales and distribution network. This widespread reach ensures that professionals across continents have access to Markal's innovative and dependable marking solutions, enabling clear and lasting identification in their daily operations.