General Binding Company or GBC was founded in 1947 in the USA to manufacture and sell desktop binding products, and eventually broadened its product base to include a wide range of binding solutions, as well as laminating machines, shredders, visual communication products and calculators. Over the years, the company established itself as a leader in the office products industry, offering products under the well-known GBC and Quartet brands as well as a range of professional-grade print finishing solutions.

For over 60 years, the GBC® brand has been a world leader in products that help consumers present, protect, secure, organize and enhance their printed materials. GBC binding and laminating machines and supplies help professionals finish documents quickly and easily with style and customization. GBC shredders bring security to homes and offices at a time when information protection is vital.

In today’s information age, products that support consumers’ productivity are more essential than ever. Meeting our customers’ needs today, while anticipating and being prepared to meet their needs tomorrow and in the years ahead, will continue to be critical elements of our long-term success.