About Us

Tokai International is the supplier to Calico Brands, Inc. and develops, manufactures and markets a wide variety of lighter products to meet the needs of customers across the U.S and worldwide. We offer lighters that will meet all indoor and outdoor lighting needs.

Global Business

Tokai International is a worldwide supplier of disposable pocket lighters and multi-purpose lighters.

Tokai International is headquartered in Ontario, California with factories and sales offices in 8 countries including Japan, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and China.

As one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of disposable lighters in the world, Tokai International is dedicated to providing innovative products of the highest quality and safety standards.

U.S. Business

Calico Brands, Inc. is a leading supplier of multi-purpose and pocket lighters in the U.S. selling under the Scripto®, Calico® and King® brand names. We are also the #1 supplier of private label programs in the U.S.

Scripto® is one of the most trusted and popular brands of lighters and has been a household name for over 90 years. Our product innovations continue to set new category standards of excellence. Our lighters can be found in food, drug, mass merchandise, hardware and convenience stores throughout the U.S.

Calico Brands, Inc. takes pride in providing customers with the widest selection of colors, styles and products in the industry.

The Scripto® brand offers innovative multi-purpose lighters with a variety of features, such as an adjustable flame, wind resistant torch flame, flexible nozzle, a refillable, folding mechanism and a revolutionary new squeeze mechanism.

In addition, Calico Brands offers a wide variety of sparkwheel and electronic disposable pocket lighters.
Bringing innovation and new products to market is what Calico Brands, Inc. is all about. It gives existing customers a reason to continue to use our brand and can lead to growth of new customers. Innovation allows us to stay ahead of the competition and differentiate ourselves from competitors, while also showing adaptability to keep up with current trends.

Our product innovations continue to set new category standards of excellence and be a catalyst for our growth and success in the marketplace.

Category Leader in Innovation

State-of-the-art technology combined with consistent product creativity are two of the reasons why Scripto® has remained the consumer product leader in the multi-purpose lighter category.

Product Range

Calico Brands, Inc. is a leading supplier of multi-purpose and pocket lighters in the U.S. under the recognizable brand names Scripto®, Calico® and King®.

Calico Brands, Inc. also has the most comprehensive line of private label and control brand programs. Custom logo imprinting is a key component to Calico Brands’ success as the #1 supplier of private label programs.

New From Scripto®

SCRIPTO® ULTIMA®:

Fuel capacity – our Scripto® Ultima® lighter offers up to 3,000 lights on full-size lighters, more than the competition and provides the consumer with a great value

First Class Material – Our Scripto® Ultima® is made of polycarbonate for high heat and impact resistance

Adjustable flame – preferred by 7 out of 10 consumers

Ergonomic design – our Scripto® Ultima® lighter features a rounded bottom and sides for a better feel during use and wider comfort thumb lever

Brand recognition – Consumers recognize and trust the Scripto® brand name

Brand – choosing a lighter from a reputable and trustworthy brand such as Scripto®

Adjustable flame – preferred by 7 out of 10 consumers

Visible fuel supply – helps consumer know how much fuel is left in the lighter

Design/appearance – Scripto® Ultima® offers consumers different lighter styles such as standard size, mini or lighters with designer wraps

One Stop Lighter Solution™ – offering the widest assortment of lighter products compared to any known competitor

New From Scripto®

SCRIPTO® TORCH FLAME:

Scripto® Torch Flame Wind Resistant lighter is the newest refillable pocket lighter designed to handle everyday, outdoor and recreational activities with ease.

The Scripto® Torch Flame Wind Resistant lighter offers a high heat, wind resistant, blue torch flame, rubberized tank body, flip cap, push button ignition, and refillable tank.

Available in 4 colors with a dragon accent.

Awarded Convenience Store Decisions Retailers’ Top Picks Hot New Products Award and Convenience Store News Best New Products Award for 2019

SCRIPTO® HYBRID™:

The Scripto® Hybrid™ lighter is the perfect crossover of a multi-purpose lighter and pocket lighter.

The Scripto® Hybrid™ features a refillable tank, extended nozzle for safer lighting, an adultfriendly push button ignition and adjustable flame.

The Scripto® Hybrid™ lighter is perfect for lighting barbecue grills, candles, hookah bowls, fireplaces, and more.

Available in five colors: blue, green, red, white and black.

New From Scripto®

SCRIPTO® EZ-SQUEEZE® FAMILY LINE:

The Scripto® EZ-Squeeze® multi-purpose lighter is perfect for lighting grills, fireplaces, candles and all indoor and outdoor lighting activities. It features a squeeze grip ignition for ease of use, refillable tank, ergonomic design, visible fuel supply, and angled nozzle for easy lighting.

Warehouse Distribution

Calico Brands, Inc. offers a full-service U.S. based testing, packaging and warehouse facility, in-house packaging design department, stateof-the-art packaging machines to ensure immediate turn around, in-house packaging design department and a strong corporate office support system.

MANUFACTURING

Parts are manufactured to exact tolerances, assuring consistency of the components.

PACKAGING

Every package is produced in-house with state-of-the-art sealing machines, providing:

– Quick order fulfillment

– Wide variety of package sizes

– Direct control of quality packaging

WAREHOUSE

Calico Brands, Inc. has the largest warehousing facility in the industry. – 4 month inventory levels

Global Manufacturing

Quality & SAFETY

Calico Brands, Inc. is dedicated to quality and safety

Calico Brands’ lighters meet and exceed all the following requirements and tests set forth by CPSC and ASTM
Inspection ISO 9994 – world safety standards for pocket lighters Inspection ISO 22702 – world safety standards for multi-purpose lighters

  • Child resistance
  • Reporting compliance
  • Precautionary labeling
  • Product markings
  • Drop Test
  • Temperature Test
  • Burning Test
  • Cyclical burning test External finish
  • Compatibility Pressure test
  • Flame generation test
  • Flame height measurement test
  • Spitting or sputtering test
  • Flame extinction test
  • Volumetric displacement
  • External finish