Tag: Kokuyo
Kokuyo fails to get Pentel majority
Japanese stationery and office furniture group Kokuyo has failed to acquire a majority shareholding in writing instruments manufacturer Pentel. Last…
Kokuyo ups Pentel bid
Japanese stationery giant Kokuyo has increased its offer to acquire Pentel after rival group Plus Corporation revealed its own tie-up…
Kokuyo makes hostile bid for Pentel
There has been a further twist in the investment by Japanese stationery and office furniture giant Kokuyo in writing instruments…
Pentel discussions ongoing, says Kokuyo
Japanese stationery and office furniture giant Kokuyo has said it is holding discussions with Pentel’s management following its acquisition of…
Kokuyo spends $90 million for indirect stake in Pentel
Japanese stationery and office products manufacturing and reseller group Kokuyo has bought out an investment fund that holds a stake…
Catalogues and online drive Kokuyo sales
Japanese office supplies vendor and reseller Kokuyo reported a solid 2017 as more customers are drawn to its catalogue service…
Amazon boosts UK drone team | Acquisition for Twinsaver | Flat sales for Kimball
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere.Amazon announced that…
Kokuyo profit soars
Japanese stationery and office furniture vendor and reseller Kokoyo has reported strong double-digit growth in operating profit for the first…
Kokuyo ups forecast after good Q1
Japanese stationery and office furniture company Kokuyo has increased its full-year sales and profit forecast after posting a set of…
Kokuyo in Conran move
Stationery-maker Kokuyo will acquire the rights to operate The Conran Shop outlets in Japan, according to Bloomberg.The company is making…
Kokuyo opens rooftop office
In a novel way to reduce the company's electricity bill and CO² emissions, Japanese OP manufacturer Kokuyo has opened an…
Profits boost for Kokuyo
Leading Japanese stationery and office furniture manufacturer Kokuyo has said that its half year profits are ahead of previous expectations. For…
Kokuyo in distribution link-up with Toyota
23 September 2003 - Osaka (JPN): Kokuyo is to set up a distribution company with Toyota Industries in a bid…
Kokuyo unveils plans to become holding company
April 2003 - Osaka (JPN): Kokuyo hopes to react to market changes faster as a holding company. The firm, which…
Kokuyo to become holding company
11 March 2003 - Hong Kong (CHN): Kokuyo is hoping to react better to market changes by becoming a holding…
Innovating For The Customer
Innovate for the customer - this is Askul's vision. While such a statement probably appears somewhere in the corporate literature…
Bigeard confirms Japan opening
Marly (FRA): France-based contract stationer Lyreco has opened for business in its 17th country - Japan. The new operation is…
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Analysis: Inside ACCO’s FY results
The double-digit jump in ACCO’s share price on Wednesday came as the company’s Q4 results beat Wall Street sales and…