2009 Finalists
Harrison Harmonicas, LLC
Harrison Harmonicas is the only harmonica manufacturer in the USA. Currently, all harmonicas are imported from China, Brazil, Germany and Japan. At last, the iconic instrument of American folk traditions returns to American soil, decked out in American innovation. In a global world, this may be pure... more
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GBC eBinder 200
ACCO Brands Corporation
Why is the new GBC eBinder 200 from ACCO Brands so innovative? The new machine is the first of its kind to provide the automated, in-line punching and binding of printed documents that allows users to produce lay-flat, bound documents as easy as printing them. Users can now print and bind their materials all from the convenience of their desktop computer.
Beyond the groundbreaking solution it provides to end users, the eBinder 200 is an impressive piece of innovation on three levels: the engineering of the machine itself to solve an unmet consumer need, the creation of groundbreaking binding fasteners, and the level of collaboration between ACCO Brands and outside partners to develop the system.
As a result, the GBC eBinder 200 is set to revolutionize the mechanical binding of printed documents at digital printers and copy centers across the country because it satisfies most all criteria of the Chicago Innovation Awards. Those include: a recently introduced product, creating a new category of business, elevating consumer expectations, solving an unmet consumer need, and receiving market support and financial success.
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Discussion
Lauren PruettAugust 21st, 2009
Depending on the cost of the unit, this could help small businesses keep duplication expenses down for manuals and allow teachers to be more creative with student work.
Jeff SchooAugust 31st, 2009
This new product will help people improve the look of their presentations and could ultimately help them be more successful in securing new business.
Arezou ZarafshanSeptember 10th, 2009
This new product will make the process of binding as easy as printing and hence, no more loose paper stapled together -- Documents will have a professional look and feel.
Amy DepweOctober 19th, 2009
where can you purchase this product
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