About us

The Original Size Marker Company

In 1971, Gert Johansson invented the world’s first size marker. What began as a practical solution to help customers find the right size quickly became a global retail standard.

We did not follow the category. We created it.

Today we are proud to have established ourselves as the leader in visual merchandising products in the garment industries, worldwide. For more than five decades, retailers across the globe have relied on our products to improve in-store clarity, strengthen brand presentation, and make the shopping experience more efficient.

Our history is not a story of imitation. It is a story of invention and continued leadership.

Built for Retail. Designed for Flexibility.

Mark Bric is a global manufacturer of size identification and visual merchandising products serving retail chains, wholesalers, and distributors worldwide.

We are headquartered in Sweden, with production and sales operations in both Sweden and Richmond, Virginia, serving customers globally.

Retail chains often require two things at the same time: consistency and flexibility. Some need standard assortments across hundreds or thousands of stores. Others require custom colors and combinations to match their brand identity. Many need both.

Because we manufacture from raw material to finished product in-house, we can provide:

Standard stock products with reliable delivery
Fully customized solutions tailored to your brand
Fast production adjustments when needs change

Whether you purchase directly or through a distribution partner, we provide the same manufacturing control, responsiveness, and quality assurance.

Our vertically integrated setup gives us full control over production, lead times, and consistency. That makes us a dependable long-term supplier, not just a product vendor.

Ownership and Long-Term Commitment

In 2024, Mark Bric became majority-owned by Sareq, a privately held investment company focused on developing strong niche businesses with long-term potential.

Together with management, the focus is clear: strengthen our market position, refine our commercial approach, and continue developing products that meet the evolving needs of modern retail.

The goal is sustainable, profitable growth built on operational excellence.

A Founder’s Legacy

Gert Johansson believed that business should create value beyond products. In 1993, he founded the Dispurse Foundation to support education initiatives that help individuals gain literacy, numeracy, and digital skills as a pathway out of poverty.

The foundation operates independently today, working internationally to expand access to education.

While Mark Bric does not manage the foundation, we are proud of this part of our heritage. It reflects a long-term perspective and a belief in practical solutions that create real impact.

If you would like to learn more about the work of the Dispurse Foundation, you are welcome to read further below.