Is Esselte Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Swedish multinational, public on Nasdaq Stockholm. Founded 1930 in Sweden. Owns Smead, GBC, Bostitch, Leitz brands. Office products group.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Industrial & Manufacturing |
| HQ | Stockholm, Stockholm |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://ir.accobrands.com/news/news-details/2017/ACCO-Brands-Completes… secondary source — registry check pending “ACCO Brands Corporation announced it has completed its acquisition of Esselte Group Holdings AB, making ACCO Brands the owner of Esselte.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Esselte
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratt's Office Pro | Retail | Belleville, ON | View ownership → |
| Canada Toner | Retail | Unknown | View ownership → |
| Canadian Tire Office Supply | Retail | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| CP Office Solution Inc | Electronics & Appliances | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Great Lakes Office Solutions | Retail | Unknown | View ownership → |
| Hamster | Retail | Laval, Quebec | View ownership → |
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