More technology consolidation on the way?

Could United Stationers’ recent acquisition of MBS Dev spark a round of consolidation in the OP dealer technology sector?

News

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• United signs distribution agreements

  United Stationers has reached distribution agreements with Cosco and Canon.
  11 March 2010

• Staples relaunches B2B website

  Staples has consolidated its B2B web presence in the US with a new website, StaplesAdvantage.com as the company positions itself as a single source for all business needs.
  11 March 2010

• ‘Max introduces reusable shipping bins

  OfficeMax is launching a reusable shipping bin programme for its contract customers in an effort to cut down on waste.
  11 March 2010

• Executive appointment at School Specialty

  School Specialty has named a new head of its Educational Resources Group.
  11 March 2010

• Corwell owners set up healthcare foundation

  The owners of Hungarian OP wholesaler Corwell have established a healthcare foundation in support of medical treatment for children.
  10 March 2010

• HobbyCraft could go for £100 million

  UK arts and craft retailer HobbyCraft could be sold for up to £100 million (US$149 million), it has been reported.
  10 March 2010

Specials

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  New Product Guide 2010

  An OPI Publication Dedicated to New Products
  01 January 2010

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  Green Thinking 2009

  An OPI Special Publication dedicated to the environment
  01 October 2009

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  US Office Products Annual Review 2009

  A special annual review of the US office supplies industry. Reaching almost 10,000 decision makers at the country’s leading resellers and offering an in-depth analysis of the US industry.
  01 November 2009

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  An Introduction to the Indian OP Market

  An Introduction To The Indian OP Market is designed to be an affordable range-finding introductory guide to this dynamic market for Western OP vendors and distributors.
  23 July 2009

Features

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  Sector Analysis: Breakroom supplies

  The past few of years have been a boom time for Breakroom supplies
  01 March 2010

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  Aftermarket pricing

  Once upon a time, aftermarket agreements were easy to make and be managed
  01 March 2010

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  Wal-Mart

  Currently, shoppers in the US are being bombarded with TV and radio ads proclaiming that a 'certain' superstore has 'low prices'
  01 March 2010

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  EOPA 2010 review

  A sparkling European Office Products Awards took place during a Paperworld event that the organisers Messe Frankfurt may view as a possible turning point for Europe's largest international trade fair
  01 March 2010

Innovations

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  Presto™ R-Kive® Box

  Fellowes introduce the R-Kive Premium box with Presto technology, the fastest assembly system in the world. To support the introduction of Presto, Fellowes is offering 20% extra free on R-Kive Premium Presto storage boxes until end of March 2010.
  10 March 2010

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  Info Nature Notes Tower

  The Info Nature Notes Tower are certified with the BLUE ANGEL, the oldest eco-label in the world. They are packed in attractively printed, recycled cardboard boxes, which also serve as dispensers. Environmentally friendly, practical and beautiful!
  01 March 2010

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  Cablox Cable Organizer

  World Scoop: The Art of Cable Management. The Danish company Cablox launches a world scoop: a tidy solution for the mess of cables and wires under your desk or behind your entertainment system.
  19 February 2010

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  Pendaflex I.Organize

  I•Organize is the professional choice for management of your project documents & materials.
  01 February 2010

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