Shanghai Hero (Group) Co., Ltd. is one of the most famous domestic enterprise groups in stationery and office-supply industry. It is a state-owned and time-honored enterprise and one of the top 10 enterprises in China's light industry pen-making industry.
It owns 10 stationery and office-supply manufacturing and trading enterprises, including Shanghai Hero Fountain Pen Factory Co., Ltd. (founded in 1931) and Shanghai Fine Stationery Co., Ltd. (founded in 1925). The main business involves three major sectors: stationery and office supplies, fine chemical products, commerce and service industries. The "Hero" fountain pen is a well-known trademark and famous brand product of China, while the "Hero" fountain pen and "Hero" ink are famous trademarks and famous brand products of Shanghai.