ACCO Brands Canada Garners Four Industry Awards

Recognized for Green Products, Product Development and Community Service

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. & BRAMPTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ABD), a world leader in select categories of branded office products, has received four industry awards from the Canadian Office Products Association (COPA). The awards collectively recognize the company’s community service contributions, green products innovations, and product development excellence.

“The Power of Me program is a reflection of all the employees of ACCO Brands Canada, both salaried and hourly”

“These awards reflect our goal of bringing relevant products to market based on the principles of innovation, design and sustainability,” said Ed Lovekin, vice president and general manager of ACCO Brands Canada. “We believe we will succeed in the marketplace only through a continued focus on developing products with meaningful features and benefits, and producing them with a green approach wherever possible.”

Because of their use of recycled materials throughout, two ACCO Brands products were distinguished with COPA’s “Green Product of the Year” award, including the Wilson Jones^® recycled binder and the Quartet^® ENVI white board. The Kensington^® Slimblade Trackball received the “Product Development Award of Excellence” award for its innovative features and design.

ACCO Brands Canada was also awarded COPA’s prestigious “Community Service Award.” The award recognizes an individual, corporate team or company for activities, initiatives or philanthropy that benefit their community in a noteworthy way, rather than directly benefiting the company.

ACCO Brands Canada was recognized for the company’s voluntary “Power of Me” employee giving program, which has contributed more than 2,500 pounds of food to a local food bank and $50,000 in cash and products (backpacks, binders, and school supplies) to more than 10 local and national organizations including Breakfast for Learning, the Salvation Army, United Way, and Future Possibilities for Kids.

“The Power of Me program is a reflection of all the employees of ACCO Brands Canada, both salaried and hourly,” Lovekin said. “Whether it’s a few dollars for a fund-raising barbeque or an annual food drive, our people have done a lot to help those less fortunate. During these difficult times I think it’s important to recognize these efforts and I am pleased COPA does as well.”

About the Canadian Office Products Association

The Canadian Office Products Association is the leading representative of the nation's office product retailers and manufacturers. The organization provides members with programs and services that assist them in their day-to-day business, offering not only educational and networking opportunities, but also significant discounts on business expenditures.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands Corporation is a world leader in select categories of branded office products. Its industry-leading brands include Day-Timer®, Swingline®, Kensington®, Quartet®, GBC®, Rexel, NOBO, and Wilson Jones®, among others. Under the GBC brand, the company is also a leader in the professional print finishing market.