Abstract: Equipment for manufacturing a display item slide having a predetermined length is provided. The equipment includes a first feed arrangement for feeding sheet material, in use, from a roll thereof that has a width substantially equal to the length of the display item slide, a parting means for parting a narrow strip of material from a free end of the roll, and a forming arrangement for forming the strip to a predetermined profile. Further according to the invention there is provided a method of manufacturing a display item slide having a predetermined length, which includes providing a roll of sheet material that has a width substantially equal to the length of the display item slide, parting a narrow strip of material from a free end of the roll, and forming the strip to a predetermined profile. Still further the invention extends to a display item slide which has been manufactured by means of the equipment of the invention or in accordance with the method of the invention.

Abstract: A combination file folder and fastener for securing loose papers to the folder. The folder has a flap cut along a hinge line about which the flap is pivotable. There is a cover strip which covers a portion of the outside of the folder including the flap. A central portion of the fastener is sandwiched between the cover strip and the flap with the ends or prongs of the fastener extending into the interior of the folder such that loose papers may be positioned over the prongs and thereby secured within the folder.