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Swingline is a division of ACCO Brands Corporation that specializes in manufacturing staplers and hole punches. From its foundation in 1925, the company was located in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States, until the plant was moved to Nogales, Mexico, in 1999.[1]

Key Information

History

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The Swingline 747 Rio Red
The Swingline Commercial Desk Stapler
A staple remover

Swingline was founded in 1925 in New York City by Jack Linsky.[2] At that time, it was known as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company and opened its first manufacturing facilities on Varick Street, and in Long Island City in 1931.[2] Eight years later the company changed its name to Speed Products and created the first top-opening stapler, allowing easy refilling of a full strip of staples.[3] The design of this stapler, called the "Swingline" in 1935,[4] eventually became the industry standard. In 1956 the company was renamed Swingline, and in 1968 introduced the Swingline 747, their most popular model yet. It was then sold to American Brands for $210 million in 1970. At the time of the sale, Jack Linsky was president and chairman and his wife Belle Linsky was treasurer. They owned 19 percent of the stock. Swingline became a division of ACCO, under Fortune Brands, in 1987.[5][6]

For decades, the Swingline sign on the Long Island City building, measuring 60 feet high and 50 feet wide, became a local landmark visible to travelers on highways and trains between Manhattan and Long Island.[4]

In 1999, Acco closed Swingline's Long Island City plant, which it had occupied for fifty years, and moved production to Nogales, Mexico. About 450 workers lost their jobs. At the time, it was the largest single job loss in the city caused by the North American Free Trade Agreement. When the closing was announced in 1997, Acco was criticized by New York's mayor, Rudy Giuliani, who said the city could do without a company that did not want to pay workers an adequate wage.[1]

A custom-painted red Swingline 646 stapler was prominently featured in the 1999 comedy movie Office Space.[3] In 2002, Swingline introduced an official red model (only this time a model 747), in response to an increased demand from fans of the film.[3]

Management

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The company's founder and longtime president, Jack Linsky, was born to a Jewish family in northern Russia, one of seven children. His father Zus was a fabric peddler. Preceded by Zus, the family emigrated to New York's Lower East Side in 1904. He found work at a stationery store at the age of 14, and by 17 he was a salesman. He then launched his own wholesale business, Jaclin Stationery, which imported German-made staplers. A trip to Europe in the 1920s inspired Linsky to create an "open channel" stapler not requiring a screwdriver to open to insert staples.[4]

Linsky's wife Belle Linsky, who was born in Kyiv, became an avid art collector along with her husband.[4]

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Swingline is a brand of durable staplers, punches, and related office fastening tools, renowned for innovations in workspace productivity. Founded in 1925 in as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company, it pioneered the world's first top-loading strip with adhesive-held staples in 1931, establishing an industry standard for efficient paper fastening. The company introduced its first electric in 1969, facilitating high-volume stapling in offices and classrooms, and later developed the bestselling 747® Rio Red in 2002, which became a symbol of reliable design. Acquired by Corporation, Swingline marked its centennial in 2025 by launching refreshed product lines emphasizing craftsmanship and adaptability for hybrid work environments.

History

Founding and Early Years (1925–1940s)

Swingline traces its origins to 1925, when stationery wholesaler Jack Linsky established the Parrot Speed Fastener Company in to produce staplers, marking his shift from distribution to manufacturing. The firm opened its initial manufacturing plant in , , focusing on reliable fastening tools amid a market dominated by hand-loaded devices. Early innovations included the 1928 launch of the Babe , a compact model with a 2-inch depth designed for efficient one-handed operation and marketed across the U.S. and . By 1937, the company introduced the first featuring a channel for loading full strips of staples, eliminating the prior need to insert them individually and improving workplace productivity. In 1939, Speed reorganized and renamed itself Speed Fastener Company, reflecting expanded operations while retaining focus on durable, metal-constructed office fasteners like the model, which measured 6 inches long with a 2.25-inch . Through the 1940s, amid material constraints, Speed Fastener sustained growth by producing essential and began branding select staplers and staples as Swingline by at least 1946, laying groundwork for the trademark's prominence. The era emphasized robust, all-metal designs suited for heavy use, with models like early plier-style staplers gaining traction in commercial settings for their simplicity and reliability.

Expansion and Key Milestones (1950s–1970s)

In 1950, Swingline introduced the Tot 50, a compact mini designed for portability and light-duty use, measuring approximately 3 inches long and weighing 1.5 ounces, which catered to growing demand for personal and applications. This model, patented in design form in 1951, marked an early expansion into smaller, user-friendly tools beyond heavy-duty staplers. The company, previously operating as Speed Products, underwent a in to Swingline, emphasizing its signature easy-loading mechanism and solid construction, which solidified its market identity amid equipment growth. In 1952, it launched the Model 27 , a durable full-size model popular in educational settings, which received improvements in 1954 for enhanced performance and was produced in colors like and to appeal to institutional buyers. By the late , Swingline achieved a major milestone with the introduction of the Model 747 in , featuring a modern, ergonomic design with top-loading capability and capacity for 20-30 sheets, quickly becoming its flagship product and driving significant sales volume. This innovation reflected the company's focus on reliability and ease of use, contributing to its dominance in the market. In , founder Jack Linsky sold Swingline to for $210 million, a transaction announced that March, signaling the culmination of two decades of product-driven expansion and financial success under independent operation. Manufacturing remained centered in , , New York, supporting increased output without major facility relocations during this era.

Acquisitions, Relocations, and Challenges (1980s–1990s)

In 1987, Swingline was integrated as a division of ACCO World Corporation under the ownership of (later rebranded as Fortune Brands), consolidating its operations with ACCO's office products portfolio to streamline manufacturing and distribution of staplers and related supplies. This move followed ' earlier acquisition of Swingline in 1970 and aimed to leverage synergies in the office supplies market amid growing competition from imported goods. During the early 1990s, Swingline faced mounting challenges from rising labor costs in its , facility, where employment had peaked at approximately 1,300 workers around 1980 but began declining due to economic pressures on U.S. . In 1990, the company relocated production of pocket staplers, shifting about 300 jobs to a facility in , to reduce expenses without significant union opposition at the time. By the mid-1990s, intensified global competition and the broader crisis prompted further cost-cutting, including additional initiatives that eroded the domestic workforce. These relocations culminated in 1997 with the transfer of over 450 remaining jobs from to , leading to the closure of the historic U.S. plant by 1999 and marking the end of Swingline's long-standing American presence established since 1925. The shifts were driven by causal factors such as disparities—Mexican labor costs were substantially lower—and trade policies facilitating , though they contributed to local economic disruption in without offsetting job creation in higher-value sectors. Despite these challenges, Swingline maintained its brand prominence in office products, supported by the parent company's resources.

Modern Era and Centennial (2000s–2025)

Following its integration as a division of ACCO Brands Corporation, Swingline sustained its reputation for reliable stapling solutions throughout the and , leveraging established designs like the 747 model that gained widespread cultural recognition through its depiction in the 1999 film . The brand emphasized durability and user-friendly features in desktop, heavy-duty, and electric staplers, maintaining a core lineup including the , Cub, and Tot series for diverse office and home applications. In preparation for its 100th anniversary in 2025, Swingline announced the introduction of 37 new and refreshed products spanning seven lines, underscoring ongoing commitment to innovation in workspace tools. This included relaunches of retro-inspired models such as the compact metal Cub stapler, originally introduced decades earlier, alongside modernized versions of classic designs. On March 6, 2025, the company unveiled three specific retro and refreshed lines engineered for enhanced productivity and jam-resistant performance. Complementing these product developments, Swingline initiated the "Take Your Swing" marketing campaign in May 2025 to highlight its century-long legacy of craftsmanship and to drive consumer engagement with updated offerings. By 2025, further enhancements refreshed the 545 Standard and Tot Mini staplers, incorporating contemporary ergonomic and aesthetic improvements while preserving traditional functionality. These initiatives positioned Swingline to extend its influence amid evolving office environments, including hybrid work trends, through a blend of heritage designs and practical advancements.

Products

Core Stapler Offerings

Swingline's core stapler offerings encompass desktop, electric, heavy-duty, and specialty models tailored for office, educational, and industrial applications. Desktop staplers form the foundation of the lineup, featuring full-size models with capacities for up to 20 sheets of standard , ergonomic designs for comfortable use, and tacking capabilities for fastening. The iconic 747 series, a hallmark since the , exemplifies durability with metal construction and reliable performance for everyday stapling tasks. Electric variants provide automated operation for high-volume needs, supporting flat clinch or standard staples with capacities ranging from 20 to 70 sheets depending on the model. Heavy-duty staplers address thicker stacks, handling over 100 sheets via ergonomic handles and robust mechanisms, while specialty options cater to niche requirements such as booklet making or industrial fastening. and compact staplers, including the Cub model, offer portability for lighter duties without compromising on quality. In 2025, Swingline introduced refreshed retro lines for its , blending vintage aesthetics with modern functionality in models like the Cub Compact Metal Stapler.

Accessory and Complementary Items

Swingline offers a range of staples engineered for compatibility with its staplers, featuring sharp points that minimize jamming and ensure precise penetration through stacks of varying thicknesses. Standard staples suit everyday desktop use, while high-capacity variants, such as staples with extended leg lengths, support stapling up to 60 or 70 sheets in compatible models like the Optima series. Staple removers form another core accessory line, designed for efficient extraction without damaging documents. The Ultimate Staple Remover employs a slim blade-style mechanism with a built-in magnet to capture removed staples, accommodating both standard and mini sizes for versatile, low-effort operation. For demanding tasks, the Heavy Duty model features a spring-loaded chrome handle with contoured , enabling secure removal of heavy-duty staples from thick bundles. Additional options, like the Deluxe with extra-wide jaws, provide durability for frequent professional use. Complementary punching tools extend Swingline's offerings for document preparation, facilitating hole creation prior to or alongside stapling for binder insertion or organized filing. Manual punches include compact low-force models for single-hole tasks, emphasizing portability and reduced hand strain. Electric variants automate multi-hole punching for higher volumes, while three-hole options align with standard binder requirements, integrating seamlessly into stapler workflows for comprehensive office binding solutions.

Innovations and Technology

Pioneering Designs

In 1931, Swingline introduced the world's first strip stapler, incorporating a mechanism that allowed staples to be loaded in continuous strips rather than individually, which streamlined the refilling process and increased efficiency in office environments. This design marked a departure from earlier single-staple loaders, enabling users to handle higher volumes of documents without frequent interruptions for reloading. By 1937, the company developed a with an integrated channel for accommodating rows of staples, making loading simpler and more intuitive compared to prior models that required manual insertion or disassembly. This innovation addressed common user frustrations with staple alignment and jamming, establishing a foundational loading system that influenced subsequent desktop architectures. Swingline further advanced stapler in 1939 with the top-loading design, which permitted staples to be inserted from the upper compartment without flipping the device or removing components, reducing loading time from minutes to seconds. Accompanying this was the formulation of a specialized that secured staples in their strips during handling and transport, preventing premature separation and enhancing reliability. These modifications collectively transformed s from cumbersome tools into practical office staples, prioritizing user accessibility and operational speed.

Recent Technological Enhancements

In December 2024, Swingline introduced the enhanced series of electric staplers, comprising five models featuring QuickLoad™ technology, which enables front-loading staple insertion without disassembly for faster reloading. This enhancement builds on the brand's electric stapling line by reducing downtime in high-volume office environments, where manual reloading can interrupt workflow. Solenoid-driven mechanisms in the electric staplers provide up to three times faster stapling speed compared to prior manual models, alongside jam-free performance guarantees when paired with compatible S.F. One™ staples. Models like the 30 and 45 incorporate adjustable modes for automatic or manual operation, low-staple LED indicators, and flat-clinch stapling for reduced paper distortion, supporting capacities from 20 to 45 sheets. These features address ergonomic and efficiency demands in modern workspaces, though independent testing of speed claims remains limited to manufacturer benchmarks. The 747 Business Stapler integrates patented Direct Impact Technology, which enhances staple penetration consistency across varied paper stacks without requiring excessive force, available in updated colors for aesthetic appeal. While not revolutionary, these refinements reflect incremental adaptations to user feedback on durability and usability, as evidenced by product specifications emphasizing reduced jamming and prolonged component life. No advanced digital integrations, such as connectivity or beyond basic electromechanical functions, have been documented in Swingline's recent offerings as of 2025.

Corporate Structure and Leadership

Founding Leadership

Swingline was founded in 1925 in by Jack Linsky as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company, with its initial manufacturing facility established in , . Linsky, born in 1897 and an immigrant from who arrived in the United States as a child, directed the company's early operations as its founder, president, and chairman, focusing on producing reliable stapling machines and office fasteners at a time when such tools were rudimentary and labor-intensive. Under Linsky's leadership, the company transitioned from the name to and eventually to Swingline by the late , emphasizing durable, user-friendly designs that addressed inefficiencies in manual fastening methods prevalent in offices and factories. No co-founders or additional key executives are documented in the company's formative years, with Linsky's singular vision driving initial product development and market entry, including early innovations like simplified staple insertion mechanisms tested in . His hands-on approach as the sole primary leader positioned Swingline for growth amid post-World War I industrial expansion, though the firm remained privately held under his control until later decades.

Ownership Transitions and Current Management

In 1970, Swingline was acquired by American Brands Inc. for $210 million, marking its first major ownership transition from independent status under founder Jack Linsky to integration within a larger conglomerate. American Brands, which later rebranded to Fortune Brands in 1999, retained Swingline as a standalone operation initially but pursued synergies across its office products portfolio. By 1987, Swingline was merged into ACCO World Corporation, another subsidiary focused on office supplies, effectively making it a division under ACCO World's management while preserving the Swingline brand identity. This internal restructuring consolidated manufacturing, marketing, and distribution efforts, with ACCO World handling oversight amid Fortune Brands' broader diversification strategy. In 2005, Fortune Brands spun off its ACCO World unit, which then merged with General Binding Corporation to form the independent Corporation, a publicly traded entity listed on the (NYSE: ACCO). This separation allowed to specialize in and consumer products, with Swingline continuing as a core brand within its portfolio. As of 2025, Swingline operates as a division of Corporation, headquartered in , with no separate executive leadership; strategic and operational decisions for the brand fall under ' senior management. Thomas W. Tedford serves as president and chief executive officer of , overseeing the company's global operations, including Swingline's product development and marketing. maintains Swingline's focus on stapling solutions while integrating it into a broader lineup of essentials, with ongoing emphasis on and brand heritage.

Cultural and Market Impact

The Swingline stapler achieved iconic status in primarily through its depiction in the 1999 comedy film , directed by . In the movie, the character Milton Waddams, played by , forms a deep attachment to his red Swingline stapler, which is repeatedly relocated by office managers despite his mumbled protests, symbolizing the dehumanizing absurdities of corporate . The stapler's vivid red color was chosen for visibility on camera, with the prop created by painting a standard black Swingline model red, as the company did not produce red variants at the time. Office Space initially underperformed at the but gained a massive via and television reruns, amplifying the stapler's cultural resonance as an emblem of drudgery and individual resistance. Post-release demand from fans overwhelmed Swingline, leading the company to introduce red staplers, including the 747 model in "Rio Red," which became a bestseller and transformed the product's market perception. Swingline has since embraced the association, referencing the film in marketing materials and releasing limited-edition replicas, such as a 2019 partnership with 20th Century Fox to produce an exact reproduction of the film's 646 model . The Swingline remains a staple in office satire tropes, appearing in merchandise, fan recreations, and as a shorthand for 1990s cubicle culture, though no other media appearances have matched its prominence from .

Market Position and Reception

Swingline holds a significant position within the desktop stapler segment of the office supplies market, benefiting from its century-long brand heritage under parent company Corporation, which reported consolidated net sales of $1.67 billion in across its portfolio of office, school, and consumer products. While specific revenue figures for Swingline are not publicly segregated, the brand contributes to ACCO's core office products category, which faces headwinds from reduced paper consumption but sustains demand through durable, everyday essentials like full-strip staplers. In the broader global staplers market, valued at approximately $1.5 billion in 2023 and projected to grow modestly, Swingline competes with brands like Bostitch and Rapid, maintaining relevance through widespread availability in retail channels such as Staples and . Consumer reception of Swingline products remains predominantly positive, with models like the Standard Desktop Stapler earning average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 from hundreds of verified buyers, praised for reliability, ease of use, and longevity—often lasting over a decade in heavy office environments. Users frequently highlight the brand's ergonomic designs and consistent performance, such as in the Optima Grip series, which facilitates effortless stapling of up to 25 sheets without jamming. However, some feedback notes minor issues, including excessive packaging on new units and occasional delays for claims, though these do not overshadow the overall reputation. To counter declining traditional office demand, Swingline has pursued marketing initiatives like the 2025 "Take Your Swing" campaign, emphasizing stylish, design-forward staplers to appeal to home offices and creative users, thereby broadening its market beyond corporate settings. This strategy aligns with ACCO's efforts to stabilize sales amid a 9.9% year-over-year decline in Q2 2025 net sales to $394.8 million, reflecting broader industry shifts toward digital alternatives. Despite these challenges, Swingline's entrenched —bolstered by its 1925 founding and innovations like the strip stapler—ensures steady consumer preference for proven mechanical reliability over cheaper, less durable imports.

Manufacturing and Operations

Historical Facilities

Swingline's manufacturing origins trace to its establishment as the Parrot Speed Fastener Company in in 1925, with the first dedicated production facility opening in , , in 1931. This plant introduced the world's first patented strip , enabling efficient loading of 100 staples, and served as the core site for early stapler assembly and innovation. By 1951, operations expanded and relocated within to a facility at 32-01 , which became a landmark in the area's industrial landscape. The plant, particularly the structure at Skillman Avenue and Van Dam Street (also referenced near 33rd Street), featured a prominent 60-by-50-foot reading "Swingline Staples," visible from afar and maintained by a team of six workers on rotating shifts until its removal. This site housed stapler production for decades, supporting the brand's growth under founder Jack Linsky and subsequent owners, including after the company's acquisition by in 1970. The Queens facilities operated until 1998, when Swingline closed the U.S. plant amid rising labor costs and global competition, relocating assembly to Nogales, , to reduce expenses. This shift marked the end of domestic for the brand, with later production moving to for further efficiency gains, though specific dates for the Asian transition remain tied to broader supply chain optimizations under ownership. The original Queens buildings, including the faded red-brick factory, were repurposed for commercial and residential development, preserving their historical footprint in City's evolving skyline.

Supply Chain and Efficiency Decisions

In the late 1990s, Swingline shifted its operations from facilities in New York to assembly lines in Nogales, , as part of a broader to reduce production costs through . This relocation from two New York locations enabled annual savings of approximately $12 million, primarily by leveraging lower labor and operational expenses in compared to the . The move impacted around 300 U.S. jobs, reflecting a common efficiency-driven decision amid rising domestic costs and competitive pressures in the office supplies sector. Subsequent supply chain adjustments under , Swingline's parent company since the 1970s, further emphasized to for enhanced cost competitiveness. Many contemporary Swingline stapler models, such as the Metal Fashion series, are now produced in , where ACCO maintains facilities and supplier networks to optimize scale and . This transition from Mexican production aligns with ACCO's global practices, which prioritize low-cost regions to maintain profitability in commoditized products like staplers, though specific savings figures for the China shift remain undisclosed in public filings. Efficiency measures extend to supplier oversight and quality controls, with ACCO requiring its manufacturing partners—including those for Swingline products—to adhere to industry standards for product integrity and ethical practices. These decisions have sustained Swingline's market viability amid declining U.S. supply , but they underscore a reliance on international supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions and changes, as evidenced by broader industry trends toward diversified sourcing post-2020.

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