Enterprise strategy paying off for Dell
22 February 2012News item
Dell's push into the corporate space helped it achieve record sales of over $62 billion in 2011.
Consolidation in Icelandic market
22 February 2012News item
Office 1's master franchisee in Iceland has acquired its main competitor.
PaperlinX to reduce costs after losses mount
22 February 2012News item
Paper merchant PaperlinX has announced another round of restructuring following disappointing half-year results.
SPR conference call update
22 February 2012News item
Genuine Parts CEO Tom Gallagher recognised yesterday that office products was the most challenging part of the group's business areas.
XPD expands development team
22 February 2012News item
UK dealer group XPD has recently added three new members to its business development team.
SPR sales edge down in Q4
21 February 2012News item
Wholesaler SP Richards saw its fourth quarter sales slip year on year by just under 1%.
Positive Q4 comps for Radio Shack
21 February 2012News item
Radio Shack says comparable sales in the fourth quarter increased by just over 2%.
145 jobs to go at ACCO
21 February 2012News item
ACCO has said that it will cut around 145 jobs as part of the cost-reduction plans it recently announced.
Last chance to enter NAOPA
21 February 2012News item
OP businesses wishing to participate in this year's North American Office Products Awards (NAOPA) have until the end of the week to submit their entries.
Strong Q4 for Neenah
21 February 2012News item
Specialist paper manufacturer Neenah Paper saw strong volume growth in its Fine Paper division in the fourth quarter.
Integra celebrates 15 years of business
20 February 2012News item
Integra Office Solutions is embarking on a year of celebration in 2012 to mark its 15th anniversary.
Mondi makes bid for Polish unit
20 February 2012News item
Paper manufacturer Mondi has made a $370 million offer to acquire the 34% of its Polish subsidiary that it doesn't already own.
ISO treble for Armor
20 February 2012News item
Aftermarket supplies manufacturer Armor Office Printing has just received a third ISO certification.
New sales team structure at Spicers
20 February 2012News item
Spicers UK & Ireland has today confirmed some more structural changes following the recent split from its European division.
Avery sets dates for Green Office Week
20 February 2012News item
The OP industry will have the chance to demonstrate its support for green working practices when Green Office Week (GOW) 2012 gets underway in the UK this spring.
Collins leaving United
17 February 2012News item
United Stationers has confirmed the imminent departure of SVP of Commercial Strategy Pat Collins.
West Point unveils new tech support portal
17 February 2012News item
Replacement imaging supplies provider West Point Products has announced the launch of a new tech support service for dealers.
Bong reports soft envelope demand
17 February 2012News item
European envelope manufacturer Bong says weakening marketing conditions hit sales in the fourth quarter of 2011.
BIC receives favourable Cello ruling
17 February 2012News item
BIC says that it has been awarded a favourable arbitration ruling in its dispute with Indian manufacturer Cello.
China Stationery IPO gets 50% take-up
17 February 2012News item
Around 50% of China Stationery shares made available to the Malaysian public in an IPO were taken up ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia's main market.
Banner focused on 'open book' policy
17 February 2012News item
Banner Business Services is pushing its 'open book' policy this year, as it looks to grow and win new private sector contracts in the months ahead.
Collin out at Depot Europe
16 February 2012News item
Office Depot Europe's Managing Director Dirk Collin is leaving the company, it has been confirmed.
Westcoast makes EU acquisition
16 February 2012News item
UK IT distributor Westcoast has branched out into continental Europe.
Global Imaging acquires RK Dixon
16 February 2012News item
Office products supplier RK Dixon has been purchased by Xerox company Global Imaging Systems (GIS) for an undisclosed fee.
Staples & Depot promote women in business
16 February 2012News item
Big boxes Staples and Office Depot have been recognised by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for their work in promoting female entrepreneurism.
CE Australia to make job cuts
16 February 2012News item
Corporate Express Australia intends to reduce its workforce by around 5% it has been reported.
Profit up at Officeworks
16 February 2012News item
Australian reseller Officeworks has seen half-year profit increase significantly ahead of sales.
Contrasting fortunes for BIC
15 February 2012News item
BIC has said that stationery category share gains in Europe in 2011 were partially offset by declines in the office superstore channel in the US.
ACCO makes bottom-line gains
15 February 2012News item
ACCO has managed to improve full-year and Q4 margins despite continued declines in volumes.
Maped makes Helix move
15 February 2012News item
French manufacturer Maped has announced the acquisition of UK stationery firm Helix.
United facing up to challenges
15 February 2012News item
United Stationers' share price slid by 9.5% yesterday despite Q4 sales and earnings being in line with market consensus.
Bureau Vallee opens new pilot store
14 February 2012News item
French franchise chain Bureau Vallee has just opened a new, bigger pilot store on the outskirts of Paris.
Ninestar's $11m fine upheld
14 February 2012News item
Print supplies manufacturer Ninestar has had its $11.1 million fine for violation of International Trade Commission (ITC) orders upheld by a US appeals court.
New Double A mill on track
14 February 2012News item
Double A's new paper mill is scheduled to begin production later this year.
Adjacent categories boost United
14 February 2012News item
United Stationers has said that growth in new product areas helped offset challenges in the traditional OP category in 2011.
ACCO deal gets antitrust approval
13 February 2012News item
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ACCO has announced that its acquisition of MWV's COP business has not been opposed by the US Department of Justice.
Organic growth for Lyreco Switzerland
13 February 2012News item
Lyreco's Swiss business has reported organic sales growth of 4% for 2011.
Uni announces senior management changes
13 February 2012News item
Uni brand owner Mitsubishi Pencil has made two senior appointments in its European and UK operations.
Spicers creates business development role
13 February 2012News item
Spicers UK has promoted Phillip Turner to the role of Director of Business Development.
Integra signs deal with Wasp Barcode
10 February 2012News item
UK dealer group Integra Office Solutions has this week agreed a new business relationship with Wasp Barcode Technologies.
ECi takes to the cloud
10 February 2012News item
Technology provider ECi has launched a cloud-based version of its popular DDMS solution.
Armor makes UK appointment
10 February 2012News item
Aftermarket consumables manufacturer Armor has announced the appointment of a new UK commercial team member.
Buroring beats sales target
10 February 2012News item
German dealer group Buroring's 2011 sales came in almost 2% ahead of its own target.
PaperlinX defends Chairman
10 February 2012News item
Paper merchant PaperlinX has defended Chairman Harry Boon after calls for his removal.
AAA acquires again
10 February 2012News item
Leading northern California dealer AAA has acquired a business in the Silicon Valley area of the state.
Office 1 opens in Haiti
9 February 2012News item
Office 1 officially opened its first store in Haiti in January.
M-real to change name
9 February 2012News item
M-real is set to change its name to Metsa Board to reflect the company's focus on the paperboard category.
Eason reaches job cuts agreement
9 February 2012News item
Dublin-based book and stationery chain Eason has reached an agreement with staff over proposed job reductions, reports The Irish Times.
HP looking at Thai investment
9 February 2012News item
Reports from the Thai press say that HP is looking to invest $100 million in setting up an inkjet printer facility in the country.
SCA eyes hygiene sales growth in 2012
9 February 2012News item
Sweden-based tissue and packaging business SCA is looking to grow sales in its hygiene and personal care category in the year ahead following a reduction in group profits in 2011.
Events
North American Office Products Awards 2012 (NAOPA)
12 July 2012 - 12 July 2012 Washington, DC
The third annual awards programme for North American manufacturers to encourage innovation and give recognition to vendors that are working to deliver real value for the dealer community.
Paperworld 2013
26 January 2013 - 29 January 2013 Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
