Don't "Vacation" This Summer from Keeping Your Business Safe from Information and Productivity Theft - Swingline Stack-and-Shred™ 250X and Stack-and-Shred™ 500X Paper Shredders Offer Best Options for Business-Class Protection

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Swingline®, a worldwide leader in delivering workspace tools for the business, home and mobile office, is reminding business owners that the right business-class paper shredder provides an ultra-effective and cost-efficient first line of defense preventing information theft. This ongoing issue for companies of all sizes can undo years of hard work that go into building a successful business.

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Swingline Stack-and-Shred business-class shredders offer the added benefit of increased employee productivity by providing key features that allow users in an office environment to simply stack, shut and go – freeing them up to move on to more important tasks.

"Theft comes in all forms, and at any time of the year – it can be the inappropriate or illegal access of company information and documents or perhaps the biggest culprit of all -- productivity theft.  We have all wasted time standing and feeding the company shredder," said Mike Stranders, global director of Product Marketing, ACCO Brands. "With the introduction of the Swingline Stack-and-Shred business-class shredders, we have found a way to put that time back in a day."

One of the easiest and most basic levels of protection from information and productivity theft is to properly and regularly shred sensitive paperwork. In fact, a U.S. Department of Defense directive specifically identifies cross-cut shredders as the minimum level of security for shredding. Employees can rely on a paper shredder that can tackle the task day in and day out -- such as the Swingline Stack-and-Shred 250X and Stack-and-Shred 500X, which are specifically designed for small, medium and large office settings.

Remember: business records of any kind should never just be tossed into the trash or recycling bin where they can become easily accessible for criminals intent on stealing company information. Instead, all business records that you no longer need should be shredded. Swingline Stack-and-Shred business-class paper shredders effectively eliminate the paper trail. According to a 12-month survey from the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft costs businesses a staggering $50 billion and consumers an additional $5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses.[1]

Key Features of the Swingline Stack-and-Shred 250X and Stack-and-Shred 500X

• Stack up to 250 or 500 sheets, respectively, load your stack of paper, shut the lid and you're done, letting you move on to more productive things.
• 4-digit programmable PIN lock allows users to lock the auto-feed bin until shredding is complete.
• Cross-cut shredding/security level 3.
• Patent-pending Hands Free Auto+^™ technology. Rollers automatically feed the paper into the cutters.  
• Power-saving features.
• Ability to shred CDs and credit cards.

Consider a Business-Class Swingline Stack-and-Shred Paper Shredder

Whether it's a small office environment or corporate setting, Swingline has a business-class shredder to best suit your needs and budget.  Swingline is the first company to offer hands-free shredding on a full-line basis. The Swingline family of paper shredders differentiates itself with a closed-bin activation format and patent-pending technology that can handle staples, paper clips in any corner, even shredding CDs in a separate slot.  These features make them a superior choice when compared with standard business-class paper shredders.

Stack-and-Shred 250X (SKU# SWI 1757576; estimated street $999.99):  The perfect shredder for shared use by up to 5 people. The streamlined design features rolling casters for mobility. The quiet operation makes it perfect for any location. Its 4-digit, programmable PIN lock means you are free to walk away knowing your information is secure while being shredded.

The 250X features patent-pending Hands Free Auto+™ technology, rollers that automatically feed the paper into the cutters so you don't have to–leaving you time for better things. The 250X features cross-cut shredding/security level 3, automatic jam clearance, self-cleaning cutters, power-saving features, the ability to shred CDs and credit cards, and patent-pending technology that shreds staples and paper clips in any corner.

Stack-and-Shred 500X (SKU# SWI 1757577; estimated street $1,999.99):  The perfect shredder for shared use by up to 10 people. Its auto-feed chamber even accepts legal-size paper. The sturdy design features rolling casters for mobility, while the quiet operation makes it perfect for both open and shared spaces. Its 4-digit, programmable PIN lock means you are free to walk away knowing your information is secure while being shredded. The 500X features patent-pending Hands Free Auto+™ technology, rollers that automatically feed the paper into the cutters, so you don't have to —allowing you to get on with more productive things. The 500X features cross-cut shredding/security level 3, automatic jam clearance, self-cleaning and self-oiling cutters, power-saving features, the ability to shred CDs and credit cards, and patent-pending technology that shreds staples and paper clips in any corner.

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About Swingline Products and ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ABD)

Swingline, from ACCO Brands, is a leading brand in workspace tools for the business, home and mobile office.  For more information, please visit www.swingline.com.

Quality. Innovation. Reliability. The Swingline name means products you can trust.
For more than 80 years we've helped you successfully achieve your workplace goals and move on to other projects. From staplers to trimmers and punches, from sharpeners to shredders (including the revolutionary Stack-and-Shred), you can depend on Swingline to help you get the job done.

ACCO Brands Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of branded office and consumer products and print finishing solutions.  Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Day-Timer®, Five Star®, GBC®, Hilroy®, Kensington®, Marbig, Mead®, NOBO, Quartet®, Rexel, Swingline®, Tilibra®, Wilson Jones® and many others.  We design, market and sell products in more than 100 countries around the world.  More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com.

[1] Social Security Numbers in Commerce: Reconciling Beneficial Uses with Threats to Privacy, May 11, 2006 ; http://www.ftc.gov/os/testimony/P034302CommissionTestimonyConcerningSocialSecurityNumbersinCommerce05112006.pdf

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