ACCO Brands

Fast Fact Friday: The History of MeadWestvaco! MeadWestvaco was formed in January 2002 through the merger of The Mead Corporation and Westvaco. The Mead Corporation, founded in 1846, expanded through various acquisitions and entered the information technology sector in 1968, creating the LEXIS legal research system. Westvaco, originating in 1888, also grew through acquisitions. After the merger, MeadWestvaco sold its Papers business unit in 2005 and rebranded as “MWV” in 2008. In 2012, ACCO Brands acquired Mead, further diversifying the company’s portfolio and the two companies became one!

ACCO Brands is thrilled to share that we'll be at the Gaylord Palms Resort attending Industry Week '24 in Orlando from September 21-26! Industry Week ’24 is the perfect opportunity to catch up with us and see what we have to offer to ISG members and drive your business forward. Also, make sure you visit us at booth #200 during the Industry Week ’24 Tradeshow! Let's make this year's event unforgettable! #IndustryWeek24

Welcome back to TUESDAY TREASURES: Unveiling the Best Brands! This week's spotlight is on Barrilito! Barrilito is a historic brand with roots tracing back to Germany in 1792. The brand made its way to Mexico in 1966, quickly establishing itself as a leader in the distribution of school, craft, and office supplies, particularly known for its high-quality stainless-steel scissors. ACCO Brands welcomed them into our fold in 2018!

FAST FACT FRIDAY: Ever wonder how ACCO Brands got the name? It's actually an acronym! In 1903, Fred J. Kline established a manufacturing company in Long Island, NY to produce his newly patented paper fastening device, known as the paper clip. In 1910 he officially named his company the American Clip Company. “ACCo” became a frequently used initialism for the company, and later the business was formally renamed “ACCO"!

Welcome back to TUESDAY TREASURES: Unveiling the best brands. This week's brand: AT-A-GLANCE! AT-A-GLANCE is a leading brand in the planning and organization industry, helping people across the world manage their time effectively. The brand started in 1934 when Nascon Service Inc. created and trademarked the first AT-A-GLANCE planner. Through a series of buy-ups and mergers, the brand was eventually acquired by ACCO Brands in 2012, when the company merged with MeadWestvaco. This brought the brand together with other well known school and office supply names, ensuring continued growth and innovation.

Procrastination is a common challenge that many of us face, especially in a busy work environment. However, the right office supplies can be powerful tools to help you stay focused and productive. Here are some tips on how to use office supplies to combat procrastination: • Use a Day-Timer® planner to Organize Tasks • Try Color-Coding with Artline® Highlighters • Use Esselte® Desk Organizers for a Cleaner Workspace • Write Ideas down in Your Mead® Notebook • Use Quartet® Whiteboards for Visual Planning • Use Five Star® File Folders for Document Organization • Harness Kensington® Ergonomic Office Supplies for Comfort We hope these tips help you to be more productive and fight procrastination!

Welcome to Tuesday Treasures: Unveiling the Best Brands. Every week we will be highlighting a new ACCO Brand, this week: Artline! Artline is a renown Australian brand for specializing in high-quality writing instruments and markers. Known for their vibrant colors and superior ink quality, Artline products cater to a wide range of needs, from artistic endeavors to industrial applications. The brand, which was created by the Japanese organization Schachihata in the 70’s, was fully acquired by ACCO Brands in 2016 after years of a joint-venture partnership. Artline loves to showcase their extensive selection by collaborating with artists such as Olly Hunter Wilson, a pointillist who specializes in intense textures, by showcasing them on the Artline website. The brand offers a diverse selection of markers, pens, and specialty writing tools, and continues to be a trusted name in the world of writing and drawing. Look for Artline writing materials at online retailers such as Amazon, today!

WEEKLY LISTING: ACCO Brands is seeking a BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST to lead Finance process improvement. This position will work closely with Finance SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), IT partners, and cross-functional track leads. If this interests you or someone you know: https://lnkd.in/gYU3c-76

Back in march, 10 ACCO Brands employees and their families from our Kettering, OH, location joined Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Miami Valley for their annual fundraiser: Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The employees formed three bowling teams that met for the event and some friendly rounds of bowling. Our teams managed to raise $5,635 for the nonprofit organization. Way to go Kettering!

WEEKLY LISTING: ACCO Brands is seeking a FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN for GBC in San Antonia, TX. Are you tired of loading software? Do you miss the days when you replaced rollers, gears, and utilized your electro-mechanical expertise? Get back to utilizing your skillset and enjoy repairing office equipment again. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eJidTi5y