Ex-Fiducial CEO heading French mega dealer
The former CEO of French contract reseller Fiducial Office Solution Laurent Bertrand has been appointed to run the country’s largest…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
M&A deal for Egan Reid
UK independent dealer Egan Reid has made its fourth external growth investment in the past seven years. The latest deal…
Amazon drone deliveries imminent | Xerox and HP strengthen ties | Xerox acquisitions |...
This week’s round-up of office products and business supplies news from around the globe. Amazon ready for drone deliveries Amazon…
Reprieve for ADVEO Italy
A binding offer for the acquisition of ADVEO’s Italian subsidiary has been received, the wholesaler has announced. Last month, the…
Exertis makes senior appointments
Technology distributor Exertis, part of the DCC Group, has announced some further changes to its group structure to support its…
Administrators confirm end of Office Outlet
The winding down of the Office Outlet office supplies retail business has been confirmed by its joint administrators from Deloitte.…
Insights-X gears up for 2019
Germany-based stationery trade fair Insights-XÂ has revealed that more than 260 exhibitors from almost 40 countries have so far signed up…
Office Friendly launches CSR programme
UK dealer group Office Friendly will launch its new social sustainability programme, Weaver, on 1 July. Weaver offers certification and…
Antalis expands Office team
Antalis UK has boosted its sales team for the Office channel in its northern region. Sam Colgan has moved to…