Caran d'Ache of Switzerland Ballpoint Pen. The Caran d'Ache name has been a hallmark of Swiss Quality since 1924. Founded in Geneva, it remains Switzerland's only manufacturer of pencils, fine art products, and writing instruments. This was presented to Mayor Sanders on April 29, 2010, by Bruno Ryff, Consul General of Switzerland. Occasion information was not provided to the City Clerk's office.