Maped (an acronym for "manufacture d'articles de précision et de dessin") is an independent, French, and family-owned brand in school supplies and accessories. Founded in 1947 in Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France,[4] Maped is now present in 125 countries with 20 affiliates in the scissors, pencil and eraser markets. Its capital is €5,155,000[5] and 50% of the company's turnover is generated outside Europe.[6] Maped creates and manufactures school, writing and office supplies as well as fun and playful activity kits and nomad food containers. Present in various sectors Maped owns 8 different brands: Maped, Maped Office, Maped Picnik, Maped Creativ, Maped Color’Peps, Joustra, Helit and Helix.[7]
History
Maped was founded in 1947 in Annecy, with its first products being traditional brass compasses.[8]