The Kensington product line began in 1981 with the invention of the System Saver, a combined cooling fan and surge protector for the Apple II computer, which was the number-one-selling peripheral for the Apple II. Today, the Kensington product line includes:

• computer security devices
• cameras
• mice and trackballs
• ergonomic and comfort products
• computer carrying cases
• media storage
• cleaning and maintenance
• game pads and joysticks

Broadly defined to include a range of products from trackballs to mouse pads to carrying cases, computer accessories is a large and growing market. Worldwide sales in 1996 were estimated at $2.5 billion. With growth projected at up to 12 percent annually, the computer accessories market may reach $4 billion by the year 2000.

Well-known for its commitment to research and extensive experience in the accessories marketplace, KTG translates this understanding into innovative product development that helps computer accessories become computer necessities.

Gravis, the leading designer of innovative, high-quality game control devices, has pushed the boundaries of gaming since it was founded in 1985. In 1997, Kensington acquired Gravis to add more dimension to the company's portfolio of computer accessory products.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, KTG is the technology arm of ACCO Brands, Inc. , part of the home and office group of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO) ACCO Brands, Inc. is also home to such familiar brand names as Day-Timer, Swingline, Wilson Jones, Apollo, Perma and Maco