A world-leading provider of solutions for efficient document management, Smead is a woman-owned company well-known for its high quality, environmentally responsible products and innovative organizational systems. For more than a century, Smead has been committed to one purpose: Keeping You Organized. Over 100 Years of Tradition and Loyalty In 1906, Charles Smead created the Bandless File, a revolutionary product that changed the way people stayed organized. A century and 4,999 products later, Smead Manufacturing has grown into an international leader, providing organizing solutions to millions of people worldwide. From Bandless Files to SuperTab™ folders, Smead has spent the last century keeping you organized. Follow the interactive timeline to learn about Smead's important milestones over the past 100 years.