November 2011
This month featuring an in-depth interview with Office Depot CEO Neil Austrian, a look back at the last 20 years in the OP industry and a catch-up with some of the industry's most seminal figures from the past. Plus DG Office Supplies in Dealer spotlight and Office Friendly's Steve Harrop discusses the relevance of dealer groups.
Recognise this?
1 November 2011
Welcome to OPI magazine – OPI in the year 2011 that is. It’s been a long time coming, but to celebrate OPI’s 20th birthday, we’ve rebranded the company and launched a newly designed, refreshed, updated, modern day magazine.
Features
Hot topic: The OP rollercoaster
1 November 2011
Superstore expansion, consolidation, globalisation and the perennial near-death experiences of the dealer community – the last 20 years have been quite a ride
Big Interview: Neil Austrian
1 November 2011
When Neil Austrian retired in 1999 he probably didn’t expect to be running a public company more than ten years later. OPI caught up with the Office Depot CEO less than six months into the job to discover his plans.
Where are they now?
1 November 2011
Have you ever wondered where they all went – those members of the industry whose antics still stick in your mind, or whose business activities still resonate today?
OPI Forum
Final word: Steve Harrop
1 November 2011
Steve Harrop,Managing Director at Office Friendly, discusses the relevance of dealer groups.
News in depth
News Editor's Comment
1 November 2011
By the time this bumper issue of OPI hits your desk Unipapel may well have announced the finalisation of its d220 million ($304 million) acquisition of Spicers, the biggest M&A deal in the OP world so far this year.
ARD times for BPGI
1 November 2011
Purchasing consortium gets membership boost as it begins life without TriMega.
TriMega's 'Sweet Deal'?
1 November 2011
Access to US federal government FSSI contract provides a boost for dealer group’s Point Nationwide programme
