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WeWork reveals IPO plans Collaborative workspace provider WeWork has filed for an IPO and is looking to sell $3.5 billion…
ECI acquires in Europe
Business and e-commerce software company ECI has announced its biggest acquisition to date. The US-based firm has signed a definitive…
UK stationery wholesaler changes hands
Manuscript Pen Company has announced the acquisition of distributor Lime Art & Stationery and its subsidiaries in the UK. Writing…
ACCO buys leading Brazilian supplier
ACCO Brands has strengthened its position in the Brazilian market with the acquisition of leading notebook vendor Foroni. Effective 1…
Australian distributor sold
Spicers, the Australia-based distribution company that remained following the collapse of PaperlinX in 2015, has been sold to Japan’s Kokusai…
Digital workplace acquisition for Ricoh
Japan-based imaging and electronics vendor Ricoh has announced a definitive agreement to acquire German office automation solutions firm DocuWare. With…
Imperial Dade expands into California
US foodservice and jan/san supplies firm Imperial Dade has acquired California-based business The Paper Company. Founded in 1982 by Mike…
Deal off for Iconex and Hansol
Label solutions manufacturer Iconex and paper manufacturer Hansol Paper are withdrawing from their definitive agreement signed 2 November 2018. Under the…
T3L acquires Jalema
Further consolidation in the European office supplies vendor channel has taken place as French/Danish group T3L announces its takeover of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Imperial Dade continues buying spree
Leading US foodservice and jan/san supplies firm Imperial Dade has closed its 22nd acquisition under the leadership of father and…
Lyreco makes Singapore acquisition
Lyreco has rekindled its external growth strategy in Asia by acquiring Singapore contract stationer DeskRight. Just over 12 months after…
Bolt-on acquisition for Avery
Avery has made a small acquisition in Canada, its parent company CCL Industries has announced. The latest addition to the…
Office Depot expands dealer network
Office Depot has made a new dealer acquisition in the US, but this time it’s a pure e-tailer. The reseller…
ADVEO subsidiaries sold
ADVEO has confirmed that its operations in France and Belgium have been bought by private equity firm Sandton Capital Partners.…
Acquisition for Eakes
US independent office products dealer Eakes Office Solutions has made another acquisition in its home state of Nebraska. The latest…
Hot Topic: Surprise!
According to many industry insiders, particularly those in the office equipment and imaging channel, the February announcement by Staples Inc…
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SPR announces new HQ and DC plans
North American wholesaler S.P. Richards (SPR) is set to move to new headquarters in the coming weeks following last month’s…