December/January 2011
This month featuring our first ever interview with an OfficeMax CEO, sitting in the hot seat this time is Ravi Saligram. Also the impact of the eurozone crisis on the OP sector and a preview of the upcoming Paperworld show.
Editor's comment
12 December 2011
It was quite a European-focused November for me. I’ve been to the beautiful country of Austria to visit some of our friends, and to Amsterdam (despite the fog that tried to ground me) for the judging meeting of the European Office Products Awards (EOPA).
Features
Big Interview: Ravi Saligram
12 December 2011
Amazingly, OPI has never before conducted a Big Interview with a serving OfficeMax CEO. So when the opportunity arose to speak with current incumbent Ravi Saligram we jumped at the chance.
Hot topic: Eurozone
12 December 2011
As European markets falter, crumble and raise their hands in desperation, the OP industry ploughs on; the crisis’ impact, however, will be long term, creating new business models and routes to market.
Special report: Catalogues
12 December 2011
Once all the talk was about the paperless office, now it’s the paperless catalogue. But is it just an overreaction to the online revolution?
OPI Forum
Final word: Martin Eames
12 December 2011
It is generally accepted that new products are the lifeblood of any industry and yet, among its other problems, the UK office products industry has actually become structurally resistant to them.
News in depth
News Editor's comment
12 December 2011
OK, so I was a bit premature last month with my predictions about the Spicers sale to Unipapel.
OPI announces European awards shortlist
12 December 2011
OPI is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2012 European Office Products Awards (EOPA).
CoL raises record amount
12 December 2011
The annual Climb of Life took place in November, and fundraising beat expectations.
