Sharpie Formerly Sanford Manufacturing Company (1857-1964) Type Subsidiary Industry Stationery Genre Marker Founded 1857 (1857) Founder Corey Carter, Frederick W. Redington, Tom Sharp, William H. Sanford, Jr. Walter DeGroft (Sanford Manufacturing Company) Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Area served Worldwide Products Marker pens Owner Newell Brands Parent Sanford L.P. Website www.sharpie.com