Shortlist revealed for NAOPA 2019
OPIÂ is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 North American Office Products Awards (NAOPA). Now in their tenth year,…
New MD for Senator UK
Writing instrument and mugs promotional products manufacturer Senator has announced the appointment of a new managing director for its UK…
Chinese firm buys Swiss office furniture maker
Switzerland-based office furniture company Lista Office Group (LO) was recently acquired by Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Henglin Chair Industry (Henglin). LO…
Manutan acquires Benelux distributor
European workplace products reseller Manutan has acquired a 100% stake in Netherlands-based online storage and material handling distributor Kruizinga. Founded…
TriMega announces record payout
US dealer group TriMega has announced a record bonus pool payout of more than $800,000 to its shareholders. This bonus…
SPR launches affordable health plan
US wholesaler SP Richards (SPR) has announced the availability of an Association Health Plan (AHP). SPR said the new AHP…
5G gears up
A new report by telecommunications firm Ericsson takes an in-depth look at 5G and its potential over the next few…
Staples property deal for Sycamore | New CEO for RB | Canon and Turbon...
Staples property deal for Sycamore According to Bloomberg, Staples has distributed its $150 million-valued headquarters in Framingham (MA) to an…
TriMega dealers endorse merger
US dealer group TriMega has announced that its independent dealer shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Independent Suppliers Group…
ALSO strengthens Eastern Europe position
European distribution group ALSO has acquired Polish firm ABC Data. Warsaw-based ABC Data is active in six Eastern European countries…
Commercial bags another accolade
UK-based business services specialist Commercial Group has been recognised once again for its leadership in sustainability and corporate social responsibility.…
Wesfarmers buys online retailer
Officeworks owner Wesfarmers has agreed to acquire local e-commerce retailer Catch Group for A$230 million (US$160 million). Founded in 2006,…
Bruneau expands product line-up
France-based B2B reseller Bruneau has just introduced a range of gardening accessories and equipment for its business customers. Bruneau’s gardening…
SPOT embraces renewable energy
UK office products group Spicers-OfficeTeam (SPOT) has announced it has recently transitioned to 100% renewable energy sourced from wind power.…
NeoCon awards winners revealed
The winners of the annual Best of NeoCon competition were announced on 10 June at this year’s show in Chicago…
Relief for Borroni after difficult times
OPI speaks with ADVEO Italy Managing Director Luca Borroni following the news that the company’s future has been assured. After…
GSA seeks industry feedback on MAS
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a request for information (RFI) from industry on the upcoming consolidated Multiple…
Bursa Malaysia reprimands China Stationery
Office supplies vendor China Stationery has been criticised and fined by the Malaysian stock exchange for breaches involving several listing…
Office Depot CFO: retail could be less than 20% of our business
Office Depot Inc CFO Joe Lower told investors at a conference this week that the company’s retail operations could represent…
OPI European Forum kicks off in Germany
Many of the leading vendors and resellers of the European business supplies industry have been gathering in Berlin, Germany, over…
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ISG shareholders approve mega merger
The board of directors of Independent Suppliers Group (ISG) has announced that 83% of its common shareholders have approved the…