Technical drafting instruments
Established in 1887, Helix started as a British manufacturer of technical drafting instruments. Today they distribute education, home & office and craft products. Acquired by Maped in 2012.
Company Ownership
Helix Trading Ltd
UK
Maped SAS
owns 100% of Helix Trading Ltd
FRA
Office supplies maker
Family run French company founded in 1947 and today sells stationery in over 125 countries. Distributed in Australia by Acco Brands.
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(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Helix Trading Ltd
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Maped SAS
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CSR claims
This company has corporate social responsibility claims on its website, mainly in the areas of eco-friendly products, managing risks relating to the use of chemicals and improving the composition of its finished products, and reducing the environmental impact of its France production site.
Source: company website
(2017)
amfori BSCI member
This company is a member of the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), an industry-driven movement that aims to monitor and assess workplace standards across the global supply chain. Participating companies are expected to follow a code of conduct which has 11 principles including no bonded labour, no child labour, fair renumeration, decent working hours and ethical business behavior.
Source: amfori
(2023)
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Wholly-owned subsidiary
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Helix / ACCO Brands Australia (distributor)
Helix
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