Dit jaar bestaat Helix 130 jaar! Het bedrijf en merk, dat inmiddels deel uitmaakt van de Maped groep, is vooral op gebied van ‘passen en meten’ een begrip op scholen in de UK en in andere landen. Onderstaand een overzicht van enkele historische hoogtepunten.

 

Helix was founded in 1887, with as initial activity, the production of Wooden Ruler.

Helix invents the Modern Drawing Compass.

First export sales to Australia.

First ‘Plastic’ type Ruler produced.

First ‘Math Set’ produced.

The Oxford brand was launched.

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The Helix Universal Company Limited was formed.

Plastic Moulding Production started.

Helix International Limited formed.
 

Purchase of Dunn & Taylor Ltd.

Cash Boxes introduced.

Shatter Resistant Rule patent.

Establishment of Helix USA.

Purchase of Colonel Rubber Ltd.

Eraser production started.

Threadless Ring patent.

PVC eraser first produced.

Helix Limited Formed.

Helix 100 years old, celebrated with a Royal visit from HRH The Princess of Wales.

BS5750 Quality Assurance awarded.
                 
Folding Rule patent.

Angle Measure Reg. Design

Compass Safety Point patent.

ISO 9002 accredited.

Push button (cash boxes) introduced.

G03 Compass Reg. Design

Establishment of Helix Hong Kong Office.
Foldable Black Board Equipment patent pending

Craft with Helix range launched.

Anti-Tamper Screw Sharpener introduced.

    Helix Technical launched
Helix Fashion – Tribe and Splat range launched.

Helix becomes part of the Maped Group and the company name changes to Helix Trading Ltd.

Today Helix exports to over 65 countries with Offices in the USA, Hong Kong and our UK Head Quarters in the West Midlands.

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