Abstract: A staple holder and packaging method with an elongated support having size necessary for positioning between the open space defined by two lengths of coupled staples, with optional separating protrusions extending longitudinally along the top and bottom surfaces, so that two lengths of coupled staples can be slipped over the sides of the support, such that the prongs would face each other but would be separated by an optional protrusion. The holder allows the user to easily remove and transport two lengths of staples without breaking the staples.

Abstract: A hand-operated batten seamer tool (30) for folding a pair of opposed standing seams (96) over to a pair of double seams. A pair of arms (38) pivotally mounted to a common pivot point (50) to rotate a pair of arms (38) pivotally mounted to a batten cap plate (36) that rests on the batten cap (90). Force applied to the handles (32) is transmitted through a force multiplying mechanism comprising upper link arms (78), side plates (76) and lower link arms (80). A pair of cleats (70) engages the seams (96) during the folding operation to hold the batten seamer tool (30) in engagement with the batten cap (90) and support block (88) to form a pair of tight and leakproof batten seams (86).