General Info

Shachihata is the company that does business as Xstamper and produces Xstamper products. Shachihata started in 1925 as an ink chemist and stamp pad manufacturer. Xstamper was born in 1964 while some of the company s employees were researching more durable rubber marker nibs. An accidental spill of salt into an experimental rubber compound resulted in development of cellular rubber for the most durable pre-inked stamps ever. Shachihata s Xstamper is a $700-million-a-year operation that includes more than nine factories and 900 employees worldwide. Today, www.xstamper.com, the company s Web site, allows customers to find and purchase any personalized stamp product they want. Shachihata sells its products in 16 languages and in over 80 countries. Shachihata pioneered laser manufacturing for the purpose of faster printing and better print quality. The company has a location in Harbor City, Calif.