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Office World News, Nov 2001

Keeping America Organized

With 2002 fast approaching, now is a great time to help customers choose products to organize their home and office files, projects, and bills for the new year. The OfficeSpace(TM) line of organization products by Akro-Mils helps people organize a year's worth of paperwork into small, manageable files to store and easily access in years to come.

RANK AND FILE: FILING AS A TOP PRIORITY

Hanging files are still the heart of most information storage systems. To efficiently retrieve current and past information, consider the new File Manager Cart as your customers' first choice for file storage. It offers style and storage in one product.

The OfficeSpace(TM) File Manager Cart has two great advantages. First, customers will find the snap- 41 together, plastic frame is quick to assemble. The cart also includes a File Manager Box that conveniently drops into the top opening of the cart. Within a few minutes of opening the packaging, customers are able to start filing.

The second advantage is the enclosed File Manager Box, which holds letter and legal hanging files, is removable. Additional File Manager Boxes (sold separately) containing different information are easily interchangeable with the cart. For example, instead of removing all 2001 files into a different storage box at the end of this year, the entire File Manager Box can be lifted out from the cart and stored in a file room, closet, or basement. Then, customers can buy another File Manager Box to drop into the cart to use for organizing all 2002 files.

The File Manager Cart holds up to 45 pounds of files, and it conveniently rolls out of sight under most desks. Files are easily accessible by simply rolling out the cart. The File Manager Cart also includes a lower shelf to store books, magazines, reports, or other materials. Its molded-in pencil storage compartments keep pens, pencils, paper clips, and other small items close at hand.

A COMPLETE FILING SYSTEM IN ONE BOX

The popular File Manager Box is the quickest way to turn stacks of files into organized, easy-to-access projects. It is a "must have" storage and organization product for the office in the new year with its molded-in file rails hold both letter and legal sized hanging files, providing one simple solution for two storage challenges.

Another valuable feature of the File Manager Box is its lid. The lid is split and attached with a steel pin, allowing users easy access to files. Also, its strong, plastic construction supports the weight of fully loaded, stacked file boxes and protects files from dust and moisture. Also, sensitive materials - including tax statements, checks, and other payment information can be secured in the container with a standard padlock, through the molded-in padlock eye, in the lid.

The container has deep, side-grip handles, making it easy to move fully loaded boxes around the office or carry loads to storage areas. If the boxes aren't being used, they can be conveniently nested to save space. The OfficeSpace- File Manager Box is a storage product that any home or business can use to simplify the filing process.

MORE DESK - LESS MESS

Whether at home or the office, one of the most common complaints from customers is the lack of desk space to work.

For 2002, the OfficeSpace(TM) Shelf Cart is a great solution to help customers use desktop space more effectively. The cart holds printers, scanners, fax machines, and CPUs. It also can be used as a bookshelf or extra storage space for reams of paper, binders, and folders. If file storage is more of a priority, OfficeSpace" File Manager Boxes (sold separately) can be stored on the upper and lower shelves of the Shelf Cart. Also, molded-in pencil holders provide additional storage spaces for small items, like paperclips, pens, and pencils.

The Shelf Cart's sturdy frame holds up to 45 pounds of weight, and its snap-together pieces make assembly quick and simple. Also, the cart's swivel casters roll easily over carpeting.

THE NEW CASE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

If customers are specifically interested in storing and carrying projects to and from home and meetings, introduce them to the OfficeSpace " Project Manager Case - an efficient organization tool that is sure to be a favorite for people on the move.

The Project Manager Case is available in letter and legal sizes. It holds files, folders, legal pads, day planners, and more; all organized in one case. Customers are sure to stock-up on these cases to organize and separate multiple, in-progress projects at the office. They are also especially useful at home to organize and store bills, tax information, and even kids' homework. The letter-sized version is compact and fits in most briefcases and bags.

The Project Manager Case is attractive, functional, and durable, making it the perfect "assistant" to bring to daily meetings with co-workers or clients, and is an excellent organization solution for schoolwork. The case also features a transparent body that makes content identification easy, and its single, ice blue latch allows 11 easy opening with just one hand. Individual or multiple cases stand securely on desks or shelves with molded-in "feet." When table space at meetings is scarce or kids are waiting for the bus, the back of the Project Manager Case doubles as a convenient writing surface.