Videos
Stationery industry ready to embrace change
29 April 2013
UK OP industry figures in buoyant mood at the recent London Stationery Show.
Letts Filofax CEO on industry consolidation
26 April 2013
OPI interviews Gordon Presly, CEO of Letts Filofax Group, about his acquisition of the business and why the stationery industry is "ripe for consolidation"
INTERVIEW: Spicers launches B2C website
26 March 2013
Spicers UK & Ireland has created a B2C website that aims "to secure leads for partners, to convert the end-user into an offline traditional customer".
VOW and dealers discuss service opportunities
20 February 2013
At the VOW+ partner event, OPI spoke to Managing Director Adrian Butler and two dealers about why they should look to offer services as well as products.
Report: EOPA 2013 highlights
30 January 2013
The European Office Products Awards 2013 were a huge success, presented at a hilarious and popular dinner ceremony during Paperworld Frankfurt.
Report: Trends at Paperworld 2013
29 January 2013
OPI asks exhibitors and visitors at Paperworld Frankfurt about how the 2013 show has gone and what trends they have discovered.
Interview: New BPGI CEO Barrie Hayes
28 January 2013
OPI interviews the new CEO of BPGI, Barrie Hayes, and asks him about his plans for the organisation.
Franceso Villa on why retail must change
20 December 2012
Francesco Villa, CEO of Italian reseller Buffetti, talks to OPI about his company's new-look retail operation and what manufacturers have made of the firm's recent switch of focus to private-label products.
Complete's Ted Walter on the rise of independents
11 December 2012
OPI talks to Ted Walter, head of independent dealer Complete Offices' California arm, about the rise of independent dealers.
Millan Alvarez-Miranda on ADVEO's new strategy
11 December 2012
ADVEO CEO Millan Alvarez-Miranda talks to OPI about recent acquisitions and company strategy.
Top United execs on independent dealers
20 November 2012
Todd Shelton and Harry Dochelli detail on United Stationers' plans for moving into other verticals, and how third-party providers can help independent dealers
Interview: United CEO Cody Phipps
20 November 2012
OPI speaks to Cody Phipps, CEO and President of United Stationers, about the seismic changes affecting the industry, and how the wholesaler is dealing with them
Vision show a success in Las Vegas
16 November 2012
OPI asks some of United Stationers' top executives and Vision attendees for their feedback on the show, held in Las Vegas.
Climb of Life raises £1 million
11 November 2012
In its 25th year, the UK office products industry’s annual Climb of Life has met its target to achieve a total of £1 million ($1.6 million).
Video: Alan Ball interview
30 October 2012
Spicers CEO Alan Ball on all the events that have made his company headline news in 2012.
Shoplet CEO Tony Ellison on industry consolidation
18 October 2012
The CEO of office products e-tailer Shoplet.com shares his predictions for consolidation between the big boxes
Gentile on dealers' relationships with wholesalers
16 October 2012
Garvey's Office Products has recently left US dealer group TriMega to partner directly with United Stationers. Independent Stationers chief Mike Gentile shares his views
100% original printing supplies. Alpha International
20 September 2012
Alpha International is a distributor of original Printing Supplies and belongs to the top 5 in Europe. We exclusively distribute A-brands throughout Europe to resellers such as office equipment dealers, procurement companies, and retailers and webshops in the IT and office equipment sector.
Aidan McDonough interview
30 August 2012
Integra Office Solutions boss Aidan McDonough assesses the OP market and isn't ruling out dealer group consolidation in the UK.
Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam
17 July 2012
The amazingly simple and affordable Logitech ConferenceCam combines professional HD video and superior speakerphone audio to enable small group video conferencing.
The necessity of Generation Y
30 May 2012
TriMega's VP Marketing on why the office products industry must encourage Generation Y to enter its workspaces
GOJO - LTX and ADX Dispensers and soap formulations
23 May 2012
GOJO has recently introduced two hand soap and hand sanitizer dispensing systems that put the focus on reliability, ease of servicing and sustainability.
Logitech - Wireless Solar Keyboard K750
23 May 2012
Logitech's Solar-powered keyboard charges itself whenever there is light, so you can say goodbye to batteries, power bricks and charging stations.
ACCO Brands - Stack-and-Shred 500X
23 May 2012
The perfect productivity enhancing shredder for shared use by up to 10 people. Its hands free auto feed chamber even accepts legal-size paper.
Office Star Products - SPACE 829 Series
23 May 2012
The SPACE 829 Series provides seating freedom. The chair automatically adjusts reclining tension based on the individual user's weight.
Newell Rubbermaid - Paper Mate InkJoy
23 May 2012
Paper Mate InkJoy is a line of 7 new pens with a revolutionary ink system for effortless writing.
Fellowes - Fellowes® Tilt ‘n Slide Pro™ Keyboard Manager
23 May 2012
Experience first class comfort with the innovative new Tilt ‘n Slide Pro™ Keyboard Manager!
Mayline - e5™
23 May 2012
e5 is a complete line of open plan workstations designed for collaborative, team-based environments. e5 can be seamlessly configured for benching, personal workstations, and even private-office applications using its broad offering of surfaces and storage options.
MooreCo Inc - Agility Tables
23 May 2012
Multi-functional and revolutionary Agility Tables set up in less than five minutes!
Safco - Cava® Urth™
23 May 2012
By turning recycled materials into chairs, Cava® Urth™ is the latest in eco design.
SentrySafe - Guardian(TM)Storage Box
23 May 2012
The Guardian™ Storage Box is the only long term storage container that is proven to protect your items from fire, water and other environmental damage.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products - Rubbermaid Hygen Clean Water System Filter Bucket
23 May 2012
The Rubbermaid Hygen Clean Water System Filter Bucket is truly a state of the art Microfiber Cleaning System that is changing the way people clean their floors.
Newell Rubbermaid/DYMO - LabelManager 500TS
23 May 2012
The first standalone office touch screen label maker from DYMO®.
3M - 3M™ Privacy Screen Protector
23 May 2012
3M™ Privacy Screen Protector for iPad®2. Protects your screen and provides privacy in horizontal position.
HP - TopShot LaserJet Pro M275
23 May 2012
HP's Hit product, the TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 represents a new category for HP LaserJet MFP
Green Erase® Eco Friendly Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
4 May 2012
Green Erase® environmentally responsible multi-purpose cleaner concentrate is made from readily biodegradable ingredients.
Video: Big Interview - Joe Hemani
30 March 2012
Leading office products magazine OPI talks to Westcoast founder Joe Hemani...
EOPA 2012 Industry Achievement
7 February 2012
European Office Product Awards 2012, Messe Frankfurt. Award for Industry Achievement . Presenting the award Ronny Van Rossem from Staples. Winner was Anderson J. Owens of 3M
EOPA 2012 Online Initiative Award
6 February 2012
European Office Product Awards 2012, Messe Frankfurt. Award for Online Initiative. Presenting the award Christian Langvad from OTTO Office. The winner was Pilot Corporation of Europe with the FiXion Ball campaign.
EOPA 2012 Professional of the Year
6 February 2012
European Office Product Awards 2012, Messe Frankfurt. Award for Professional of Year. Presenting the award Nigel Gunn from Esselte. Winner was Denis Bonnet, European Business Account Director, BIC
EOPA 2012 Wholesaler of the Year Award
6 February 2012
European Office Product Awards 2012, Messe Frankfurt. Award for Wholesaler or Distributor of the Year sponsored by Newell Rubbermaid. Presenting the award Pierre-Yves Gestin from Newell Rubbermaid. Winner was Corwell
Events
NAOPA 2013
29 June 2013 - 29 June 2013 Orlando
The fourth annual awards programme for North American manufacturers and dealers. Encouraging innovation and giving recognition to those individuals and companies that working to deliver real value for the dealer community.
Global Forum 2013
3 November 2013 - 5 November 2013 The Langham, Chicago, USA
An invitation-only forum for CEOs and senior executives from the business supplies and associated sectors.
