Discover our history

1947

Launch of Maped in Annecy, Haute-Savoie (France), specializing in the manufacture of geometry sets.

1985

Maped’s first diversification with the arrival of scissors. That same year, Jacques Lacroix took over the family company.

1992

MAPED acquired Mallat, French leader in Erasers (including the iconic pink and blue Duo Eraser) and started manufacturing erasing and marking products.

1993

This is a turning point for the group with the creation of its Chinese subsidiary based in Suzhou, which accelerates diversification by integrating staplers, punches, and office accessories.

2000’s

MAPED expands internationally with the opening of subsidiaries in Argentina (1999), Mexico (2002), Brazil (2003), Canada, the USA (2005), Greece and Germany (2006), and finally Turkey (2009).

From 2005 to 2019

Launching of new brands: Color'Peps range, a wide range of innovative colouring tools (2005), Maped Picnik, a collection of 100% reusable travel food products (2018), Maped Creativ, fun and innovative creative activities (2019).

From 2012 to 2022

Acquisition of brands: Helix, the UK leader in school accessories (2012), Heller-Joustra, designer and manufacturer of creative kits (2016), Juratoys, bringing together the brands Janod, Kaloo, and Lilliputiens (2022).