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Friendly procurement support for writing and classroom supply programs.

Use this page when you need a quote, a product sample, catalog data, artwork guidance, or a seasonal shipment plan. The Paper Mate team works with school administrators, reseller buyers, office procurement groups, and promotional distributors who need dependable writing instruments with clear pack logic.

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Program Desk

Paper Mate Contract Support
920 Classroom Way, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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Working Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00-18:00 CT
Bid rush review: 24 business hours
Seasonal planning: schedule 6-8 weeks ahead

Paper Mate contact workflows are designed for professional buyers who need more than a simple retail cart. A school district may need grade-specific bundles, a campus store may need sell-through friendly color assortments, and an office program may need dependable black, blue, and colored pens across multiple locations. When you send a request, include the buying channel, expected annual volume, color preferences, required delivery window, and whether the order will be used for classrooms, administrative offices, student kits, or branded events. Those details let the team recommend the right combination of InkJoy gel pens, Flair felt tips, mechanical pencils, erasers, and art supplies while keeping substitutions and backorders easier to manage.

For resellers and distributors, Paper Mate can support catalog launches with product naming, pack hierarchy, imagery direction, and replenishment notes. For education buyers, the team can compare teacher-preferred writing tools against budget-sensitive alternatives so decision makers understand tradeoffs before the purchase order is finalized.

Quote form

Tell us what your buyers, teachers, or teams need next.

Use the form for annual bids, sample requests, seasonal classroom kits, office replenishment programs, or creative supply assortments. A Paper Mate advisor will review the request and follow up with practical next steps.

  • Writing Instruments and Art & Craft Supplies
  • Bid packs, case quantities, and sample coordination
  • Color mix guidance for classroom and office use