Swingline® Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation, Craftsmanship and Iconic Design in Workspace Tools

Institutional Brand Marking a Century of Excellence and Looking to the Future of Home Office Essentials

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- From the iconic Rio Red 747^® Business Stapler to advanced electronic models, Swingline^® has set the gold standard for staplers and office essentials and after 100 years, shows no signs of stopping. As the brand celebrates its centennial birthday this year, Swingline shows that innovation happens at any age. When consumers need to fasten something, from schoolwork and office projects to everyday receipts, Swingline is there.

Swingline celebrates 100 years! (Graphic: Business Wire)

“At the cornerstone of almost every modern office is the iconic Swingline stapler,” said Jed Peters, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ACCO Brands. “While the aesthetic has evolved over the years, the Swingline tenets of quality, durability, and innovation remain the same. As we look to the future, we’re committed to delivering tools that meet the needs of modern workspaces while honoring the legacy that made Swingline a household name.”

To mark this historic anniversary, Swingline is celebrating its past while looking toward the future. The brand continues to evolve to meet the diverse needs of today’s workplaces, including hybrid offices, schools, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, food service and hospitality providers, and households. For 2025, Swingline will introduce 37 new and refreshed products across seven different product lines, showcasing its commitment to ingenuity and adaptability.

“By combining vintage-inspired silhouettes with forward-thinking engineering and curated contemporary colorways, we’re focused on delivering meaningful value to our customers in both form and function,” said Brian Klein, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at ACCO Brands. “This milestone is a testament to our commitment to delivering premium quality tools, and our deep appreciation for the millions of people who trust Swingline to help them complete work tasks with ease. Looking to the future, we’re investing in innovation with new ideas and products that anticipate the needs of the ever-evolving world of work.”

Founded in 1925, Swingline began as a small manufacturer of reliable office tools, known as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company, and quickly became a pioneer in the industry. In 1931, the company opened its first manufacturing facility in Queens, NY, and introduced the world’s first strip stapler – incorporating the development of both the strip of staples with adhesive and the top-loading “swing-opening” stapler that inspired the company's subsequent name change. Compact, durable, and equipped with a built-in staple remover, the Swingline strip stapler quickly became a staple (pun intended) for businesses of all sizes, cementing the brand’s position as the industry leader. Over the years, Swingline products have become cultural icons, most notably Milton’s famous bright red Swingline stapler featured in the 1999 cult classic comedy Office Space. Today, the Rio Red 747^® Business Stapler remains a bestseller, living its best life as a pop culture symbol of workplace satire, rebellion, and satisfaction – a true testament to the brand's enduring relevance.

The Swingline^® Story

Swingline^® invents reliable tools for the way people work, wherever they work. With advanced engineering and a knack for ingenuity and style, every product we create can be trusted to deliver exceptional performance and quality, helping to move your greatest ideas forward. Whether used at work, home, or school; Swingline^® products are Stylishly Engineered For Quality & Performance Since 1925.

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About ACCO Brands

ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, play. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline^®, Tilibra^® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

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