Filing Systems in Europe

[Anonymous]

What are European GTDers doing about filing? Here in Denmark, it's impossible to find the regular tabbed manila folders that David speaks of, and even hanging files/filing cabinents seem to be on the way out. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a clear alternative.

Anyone care to share what filing system they're using? Links to manufacturers and retailers appreciated

[Rainer Burmeister]

Here in Germany there are many companies selling filing systems and furniture, e.g. Esselte, Leitz, Elba and many others.

http://www.leitz.de/
http://www.elba.de/
http://www.schaefer-shop.de/

I am using
- manila file folders in hanging file folders in file boxes and drawers,
- binders,
- lever arch files.

Rainer

[gammasync]

Esselte Leitz has an interesting white board system with repositionable plastic sheets. Does anyone know of a US dealer. The product line is called Easy-flip.

[Anonymous]

Have a look at http://www.classei.de . I am thinking of changing to these slim folders and boxes for my private stuff, since I don't have that much space at home. Upright folders (Leitz etc.) take much more space.

[hth]

For all of us who identify leitz with upright folders. They sell tabbed manila folders as well. You can find them on their German language Website; product number is: 2434. They are not listed on the English Site!

Yours
Alexander

[gammasync]

That Classei site is really good. Their system would allow me to see all of the tabs for my files much easier.

[Anonymous]

Yes, and it would come close to DAs simple alphabetical filing. You just have a large divider every now and then and in between the tabbed folders, sorted by alphabet. For ex. I could file all my banking stuff behind a divider "Bank", neatly labeled: Account, Cheques, Creditcard, Debitcard, E...

And one can take along those files easily. Maybe use a plastic folder for protection underway, but no rearranging/un-filing/re-filing.

[pjuhl]

Today I decided to try and find the right type of folder (in Denmark) and started by checking this forum.

I use plastic charteques with labels on them, and I file these in hanging filefolders.

This is not optimal and I am constantly looking for the right ones.

Pendaflex have several types

http://www.pendaflex.com/Americas/index.html

But they are not easily found in Denmark.

Have you had any luck since your post?

Peter

[hth]

Have a look at http://www.classei.de . I am thinking of changing to these slim folders and boxes for my private stuff, since I don't have that much space at home. Upright folders (Leitz etc.) take much more space.

Thanks for this hint.
Some days later I bought a folder set from classei. I am quite happy with this setup and have thrown away my Leitz 2434.

Yours
Alexander

[lasse_p]

As to the Classei stuff, here is a (sub)-site with most of the language in English:

http://www.file-organization.de/


Pendaflex and one more brand of hanging files can be gotten in Denmark here: http://www.mb.dk/. Some cabinet options (at least a 'wagon' on wheels) are also available.

I have also seen Pendaflex in book/stationary chains like B.O. Bøger and Bog & Ide.

I have never seen the manila folders here in Denmark. In fact, I have never seen them before and am curious about the concept. Are they meant to stand upright or be stacked? How does it work with tabs and intersections?

I have just started adopting the GTD including the outlook add-in and is showeling my way through e-mails etc.. Next step will be the physical items so I am very curious about any useful options out there.

Thanks,
Lasse