Swingline

Swingline is a brand of the American Clip Company (ACCO) that specializes in manufacturing staplers and hole punchers and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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Swingline was founded as a division of ACCO in 1925 by Jack Linsky as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company, and opened its first manufacturing facility in 1931. In 1939, the company changed its name to Speed Products, and in 1956, became Swingline. It became a division of American Brands (now Fortune Brands) in 1987.

ACCO: Acco was a chief of the Senones in Gaul, who induced his countrymen to revolt against Julius Caesar in 53 BC. On the conclusion of the war, and after a conference at Durocortorum, Caesar had Acco tried and convicted on charges of treason. As punishment, he was flogged to death....

Stapler: A stapler is a device that binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and folding over the ends to secure the paper. It is commonly found in offices or other places that process large amounts of paper....

Lincolnshire, Illinois: Lincolnshire is a village located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 6,108....

Swingline related Images and Photos (experimental)

Red Swingline Stapler Necklace

The Red Swingline Stapler