what does a mead refer to?

Question

reference to sheets of paper

Answer 1

MeadWestvaco is a leading global producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products and specialty chemicals. The company has 153 operating and office locations in 29 countries. Its global operations serve customers in nearly 100 countries that are leaders in the following markets: consumer products, personal care, pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, magazine publishing, book publishing, catalog publishing, and school and office. Its highly recognized consumer brands include Mead®, AT-A-GLANCE®, Cambridge®, Columbian® and Five Star®. The company’s paperboard, package and paper brands include Carrier Kote®, Custom Kote®, Kraftpak®, Printkote®, Tango®, DigiPak®, Amaray®, Dosepak™, Vision® and Sterling® Ultra. MeadWestvaco holds leading positions in the markets it serves through customer partnering, product innovation and brand recognition in all of its businesses. The company is committed to develop businesses that can produce above cost-of-capital returns on investment and, in doing so, create value for its shareholders. MeadWestvaco manages over 3 million acres (12,000 km²) of forestlands meeting stringent environmental standards and certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative ® standards.

Its CEO is John A. Luke Jr.

Answer 2

Pronunciation: 'mEd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English mede, from Old English medu; akin to Old High German metu mead, Greek methy wine
: a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast

Answer 3

It's a brand that makes notebooks and other paper products.