Michelle Sturman
Herman Miller now confirms HAY deal
Following on from yesterday’s story about Herman Miller retracting a statement regarding its additional stake in office furniture firm HAY,…
Navigator invests millions to achieve carbon neutrality
Portugal-based paper manufacturer The Navigator Company has announced its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality. Revealed at its Sustainability Forum held yesterday,…
Get ready for Dealer Support LIVE
UK trade publication Dealer Support is holding its annual LIVE event on 17 October. The event will take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and…
Grosse to join Staples Solutions
Staples Solutions has announced the appointment of Christian Grosse as its new Regional Manager for Germany, Austria and Poland and…
Sharp focuses on channel business
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics, has promoted John Sheehan to SVP of…
Hot Topic: To insure or not to insure…
The use of credit insurance in the office products industry is nothing new. But as our sector undergoes massive changes,…
Event Preview: Global Forum 2019
Having the time to discuss the burning issues of the day with industry peers in a confidential setting is a…
Digital issue October 2019
To view a digital version of the October 2019 issue of OPI magazine please click the links below. Type A —…
City of Hope fundraising breaks records
The National Business Products Industry group has raised a record-breaking amount for the City of Hope medical research institute. At…
Emerald Brand announces Genera partnership
US-based OP products manufacturer Emerald Brand has struck a deal with biomass firm Genera for sustainable fibre solutions. Launching in…
Exertis boosts enterprise business
Technology distributor Exertis has appointed Angelo Apa to the newly-created position of Global Head of Enterprise Vendor Management. Reporting to…
Acquisition for HP | Pentel approves Kokuyo deal | Officemate ramps up franchise model
HP Inc has acquired California-based endpoint security start-up Bromium. HP had been in partnership with Bromium through a licensing deal,…
PBS Holding to buy Depot subsidiaries
Office Depot Europe has announced that it has agreed to sell its subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to…
Smiggle exceeds expectations
Australia-based high street stationery retailer Smiggle has reported record global sales as its Accelerated Growth Strategy pays dividends. FY2019 sales…
New CEO for Stora Enso
European packaging, pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has appointed Annica Bresky as its new CEO. Bresky will take over…
Record profit for Warehouse Stationery
New Zealand-based Warehouse Stationery has reported its highest-ever operating profit as the retailer recovered from its systems integration and stock…
Wayfair reveals turnkey solution for business customers
Furnishings and décor e-tailer Wayfair has announced that customers of its business programme, Wayfair Professional, can now buy furnishings and…
Triumphant second Ride of Life
Members of the UK OP industry have celebrated crossing the finish line for the second successful Ride of Life (ROL)…
SYNNEX delivers on Q3
IT distributor and services company SYNNEX has reported record results in its third quarter. Sales for its Technology Solutions distribution…
Strong Q1 for Cintas
US workplace apparel, facility supplies, first aid and safety reseller Cintas has reported robust sales and profits for Q1 2020.…
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DEX to provide turnkey MPS solution for Essendant dealers
In the second part of our interview with Harry Dochelli (click here for Part 1), the Essendant President reveals details…