Domenic Donatantonio
Exertis rumours intensify over rival takeover
OPI understands that UK-based distributor Exertis is in discussions to acquire a major OP wholesaler rival.The future of EVO and SPOT has…
Despec launches new reseller service
Denmark-based IT and office supplies wholesaler Despec has unveiled a new online reseller offering for the printing market.‘Prisume’, launched for the…
Crystal Rock Q4 sales fall
US beverages and office supplies reseller Crystal Rock has seen quarterly sales and profit fall year on year, with a…
Büroring posts record revenues
German office products dealer group Büroring has recorded the highest annual sales in its 40-year history.In its full-year 2016 results,…
Chatty staff top of office gripes
Nearly half of US office staff say they feel increasing pressure to be more productive, according to Fellowes’ biennial ‘Productivity in…
SCA strengthens tissue business
Jan/san vendor SCA is investing in new facilities at its tissue plant in Skelmersdale, UK as part of its growth…
Logitech design awards | Gartner smartphone survey | LSC Communication to close plant
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere.Office furniture manufacturer…
New report highlights the appeal of Amazon Business
OPI and Martin Wilde Associates (MWA) have teamed up again for a new research study which examines the experiences of…
Grainger sees pre-tax profit drop
MRO and business supplies reseller Grainger has seen pre-tax profit drop sharply in its Q4 results.In Q4, pre-tax profit fell…
Alibaba reports international growth
China-based e-commerce giant Alibaba has reported a sales increase of 9% in its international B2B operations for the quarter ended…
Office Depot lays off workers at Boca Raton HQ
Office Depot has announced it has released staff at its Florida headquarters.The firm employs about 2,000 people at the Boca…
Print-Rite helping orthopaedic treatment
Chinese print consumables manufacturer Print-Rite is harnessing 3D printing technology to help medical studies.The firm has teamed up with the Second…
Ritz Safety acquires Lone Star
US-based personal protection equipment distributor Ritz Safety has bought fellow industrial safety products distributor Lone Star Safety & Supply.With the…
ADVEO names new France MD
Philippe Guillotin is the new ADVEO France Managing Director after Jean-Yves Sebaoun decided to leave the company.Guillotin moves up from…
Office Brands announces new Non-Executive Chair
Australia-based office products dealer group Office Brands has revealed that Marina Go is to become its new Non-Executive Chair.Her portfolio…
Record sales for Logitech
Sales of mobile speakers, keyboards and combos have helped Logitech to post record quarterly results.In the third quarter, greater channel…
New Independent Chairman for Staples
Staples has announced that Robert Sulentic will take up the post of Independent Chairman of the Board effective from 29…
KCP reports flat Q4 sales
Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) has said its Q4 sales remained even year on year.The firm reported that negative currency rates hit…
Organic sales fall for 3M Consumer
The Consumer business group of 3M has seen sales drop 0.7% in its Q4 results.For the division, the firm said its…
AF ups green credentials
Computer and office equipment cleaning product firm AF International has developed a new environmentally-friendly spray duster.The new Superduster Zero features material derived…
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HP rejects Xerox offer
The board of HP Inc has unanimously rejected the recent takeover offer from Xerox, saying it significantly undervalues the company…
