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Fill Our Staplers Day arrives every 2nd Monday of March, a quirky reminder to keep our essential office tools ready for action. This day, created by the Dull Men’s Club, highlights how a fully loaded stapler prevents frustration and boosts workplace efficiency. Take a moment to check your staplers, restock your supply, and encourage colleagues to do the same for a smoother workday.
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History of Fill Our Staplers Day
Staplers have been around for a long time. The first known stapler was said to have been invented by an unknown artisan for King Louis XV of France in the 18th Century to help him hold his decrees and documents together. Before then, people used wax made from alloys and metals to hold their papers together.
As the use of paper grew in the 19th Century, so did the need to keep people’s files and documents together. But people couldn’t afford the expensive devices of nobles, so for a short period, they used a paper fastener invented by Novelty Manufacturing, but it wasn’t efficient as it didn’t stick quite like the staple to the paper. It simply bound the paper together with a binder. In 1866, an infamous inventor known as George W. McGill gained popularity for his patented brass paper fasteners. In 1867 he showed his invention a functional staple press that could drive fasteners through paper. He had a few rounds of competitors here and there through the years. McGill won the stapler war in 1879 after he produced and patented the McGill Single-Stroke Staple Press which was a huge success though it weighed a whole 2,5 pounds and required a lot of strength to operate.
Later came a variety of clipless machines and other devices in the market. A desk stapler was produced in 1923. In 1937 Swingline designed an easy-to-load stapler with a row of staple pins, and since then the design of staples hasn’t changed much.
Fill Our Staplers Day timeline
An unknown artisan made the first known stapler for King Louis XV of France.
George McGill acquired the very first patent for the bendable brass paper fastener.
After the World Wars, there was an accelerated development of all kinds of staplers.
Dull Men’s Club asked McGraw-Hill to add the day to the Chase Calendar of Events.
Fill Our Staplers Day FAQs
When is Fill Our Staplers Day?
Fill Our Staplers Day in 2027 is observed on Monday, March 8. It’s the perfect opportunity to address a common workplace annoyance and boost productivity.
Who created Fill Our Staplers Day?
The Dull Men’s Club, founded by Leland Carlson, established this day to bring attention to the simple yet crucial act of keeping staplers filled. They believe that such minor preparations contribute significantly to a smoother working environment.
How many staples are used annually?
The market for office supplies, including staples, remains robust, with millions of boxes sold annually. This consistent demand reflects the continued reliance on physical documents and the need for efficient organization.
What are the different types of staplers?
Beyond the common desk model, you’ll find long-reach staplers for booklets, saddle staplers for binding, and tacker staplers that can fasten items to surfaces. The variety ensures there’s a stapler for almost any paper-fastening task.
Fill Our Staplers Day Activities
Fill your staplers
The main significance of this day is to simply remind people to fill their staplers so that everyone can have a smooth flow of work. So do be so kind as to remember to fill your staplers on this day.
Help out your colleague
If you work in an office setting then this might be a good way to start up a friendly conversation. Go around your office and replace staples, we’re sure your co-workers will appreciate the thoughtfulness.
Tell your internet friends
You can also share this holiday on your social media pages. Post a picture of your recently refilled staplers and use the hashtag #FillOurStaplers.
5 Intriguing Facts About Staplers
They can be very big or small
Large staplers are used in construction and furniture making while small ones fit in purses.
They are used in medical procedures
In some surgeries, the stapler is used to tie up wounds instead of sutures and stitches
They are called ‘hochikisu’ in Japanese
This name was derived from ‘hotchkiss’ which was the old name for staplers.
The staples have their own special name
The series of interconnected staple pins is uncommonly known as the herringbone series.
The stapler was made with precious stones
An artisan in France used gold and other minerals to drive the fasteners through paper.
Why We Love Fill Our Staplers Day
It sets as a reminder
The main purpose for the commemoration of this day is to set a reminder to all to fill their staplers. Which in turn helps to ease workflow and aid productivity.
It encourages team spirit
From government jobs to art studios and hospitals, staplers are used in a variety of work settings. Helping your co-worker do such a small selfless act of kindness is an opportunity to show good sportsmanship in the workplace.
It is a mini-history lesson
To be honest many of us are oblivious to the history of a lot of our everyday items and tools. This day is a wonderful excuse for us to go down memory lane and share resources and information to learn a little more about this handy device.
