With a rich heritage, and origins dating back to 1795, the Dixon Ticonderoga Company has built its foundation on quality, integrity, respect and perseverance. Today, Dixon Ticonderoga continues to hold those same values as they manufacture writing instruments, art supplies and tools for self expression. Now you can get Ticonderoga quality in an electric pencil sharpener. Vertically oriented, with a sleek design, these sharpeners minimize the amount of desk or counter space needed. Equipped with a removable shavings compartment and designed for standard size pencils. Sharpener has an auto sensor shut-off that knows when a pencil is sharpened. Each sharpener includes 12 No. 2 Ticonderoga yellow pencils to get you started. Sharpen your mind and ideas with an iconic Ticonderoga sharpener today!