the age of 14, and by 17 he was a salesman. He then launched his own wholesale business, Jaclin Stationery, which imported German-made staplers. A trip to Europe in the 1920s inspired Linsky to create an "open channel" stapler not requiring a screwdriver to open to insert staples. Linsky's wife Belle Linsky, who was born in Kyiv, became an avid art collector along with her husband. References External links Companies based in Lake County, Illinois Manufacturing companies based in Illinois ACCO Brands brands Office supply companies of the United States Manufacturing companies established in 1925 1925 establishments in New York City