Monthly Archives: May 2018
Spotlight: Built on solid foundations, Pilot
Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, Japanese vendor Pilot Corporation has painstakingly built up its reputation of excellence in the writing instruments sector over the past 100 years. And the journey is far from over, as Paul Phelan, Ken Schoellhammer and Patrick Forveille from Pilot in Europe tell OPI’s Heike Dieckmann.
A Look at Specialist Suppliers & Exacompta
The market for traditional office products can be problematic, but specialist suppliers are still finding ways to make it work for them.
HSM and OroVerde Celebrate 10 Years of Environmental Partnership
German shredder and baling presses manufacturer HSM has been supporting the non-profit tropical forest foundation OroVerde for ten years. The “Land of Trees” project covers all OroVerde activities in three different protected areas in Guatemala. From mountainous fog rainforest in the “Sierra de las minas” mountain range (biosphere reserve) to the plains around “Bocas del…
Analysis: ACCO Benefitting From Better Balance
ACCO’s solid first quarter performance underlines its more balanced international presence resulting from the Pelikan Artline and Esselte acquisitions in the past couple of years.
Duracell’s Big Battery Hunt – School Recycling Initiative
Christina Turner, Associate Marketing Director at Duracell UK commented: “The initial results have once again surpassed our expectations and proved how the enthusiasm among the youngest members of our community can have a positive long term impact on the environment.”
OPI Report on Brands Taking The Direct To Customer Approach
OPI magazine looks at the thorny issue of brands taking the direct to consumer approach. source: https://www.opi.net/issues/2018/june-2018/features-june-2018/feature-the-direct-approach/
BIC’s Stationery Sales ‘Encouraging’ In First Quarter
BIC reports that net stationery sales were flat in Europe, with a slight decline in France and the UK, partially offset by distribution gains in Southern Europe.
Sofidel Obtains Italian Seal Of Quality Award
Sofidel gains recognition for the quality of its training in the context of alternate education and training.
Beth Wright to Join Fellowes
Beth Wright is leaving viscom vendor Bi-silque after more than a decade with the company
Pentel Essential Revision Tips Marketing
Pentel Launch a “essential revision tips and goals” resource for Summer marketing to students.
Andy Wagg To Retire From COLOP
After over 30 years in the industry, Andy Wagg is set to retire at the end of May 2018. Andy Wagg joined COLOP UK Ltd in 2012 as the office products sales manager.
Nemo Generates Additional Revenue Opportunities For Its Members
Nemo have extended their members revenue capabilities by creating a stream of services and online portals.
