Fellowes

Overview

Fellowes is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of office organizational products, including paper shredders, records storage boxes, laminators, ergonomic accessories, and workspace solutions. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, it operates globally from multiple locations and has expanded from corrugated boxes to business machines and air purification systems.¹²³

History

Founded in 1917 by Harry Fellowes as The Bankers Box Company in Itasca, Illinois, producing records storage boxes. The company expanded into paper shredders, introducing the first model retailing under $100, and later diversified into ergonomic accessories, laminators, and workspace products. It remains family-owned and operated into its fourth generation, with operations across 22-24 global locations.¹²³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Fellowes operates U.S. manufacturing plants in Itasca, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Belcamp, Maryland; Plano, Texas; and Cerritos, California. Products are produced in-house at these facilities as part of its global operations spanning 22-24 locations.¹²

Notable Products

• Bankers Box - Corrugated storage boxes for records and files.
• Powershred Shredders - Paper shredders for home and office use, including models under $100.
• Laminators - Machines for laminating documents and photos.
• Staplers - Heavy-duty office staplers.
• ErgoStand - Laptop riser for ergonomic positioning.

Reputation

Fellowes is recognized by professionals for reliable office organization and shredding solutions, with a heritage of family-owned quality since 1917. Enthusiasts value its affordable, functional products like Bankers Box for storage needs. Some note dated designs in newer workspace lines compared to competitors.¹²³