Article date:  22/10/2009

The latest audited figures released by GFK Marketing Services reveal that uni-ball has topped the hit list by volume in September 2009*.

Leading the way with the ever popular Signo Gelstick, the firm also held nine out of the top 20 positions during the key Back to School sales period.

Stuart Barker, Marketing Manager at Mitsubishi Pencil Co. said, "We are delighted to once again lead the GFK hit list by volume. The uni-ball Signo Gelstick has underlined its strong performance in this sector by outselling the second placed rollerball by nearly 100,000 units.

"We will build upon this positive platform in 2010 with several new product launches supported by strong marketing and point of sale material. uni-ball continues to provide the market with writing instruments of the highest quality."

To find out more about Mitsubishi Pencil Co. UK visit www.uniball.co.uk .

*Hit list excludes own-label products for September 2009