Pen To Paper - Spring 2018

04 | P2P Magazine | Spring 2018 01732 759725 Pilot Pen celebrates 100 years with Mika Pilot Pen is 100 years old this year and to celebrate the milestone it is bringing out the Pilot by Mika range of limited edition pens. Created in collaboration with the colourful pop star and available for one year only, the range includes versions of the Pilot V5, G2, FriXion Ball and FriXion Clicker decorated with an eclectic mixture of colourful, weird and playful designs. The range is said to be inspired by pop culture, candy stores and Pilot’s maritime origins (it was founded by sailors). www.pilotpen.co.uk Sweet stationery Maped Helix has expanded its licensing portfolio to include new ranges by Pepsi and Jelly Belly, while extending its Pringles range with new erasers and pencil sharpeners. The Pepsi collection features the original Helix Pepsi stationery from 1982 but with fresh Pepsi and Pepsi Max designs. It includes pencil cases, erasers and pencil sharpeners. The Jelly Belly stationery set is scented with one of the company’s most popular jelly bean flavours, Very Cherry, and features a jelly bean- shaped tin, two pencils, an eraser, ruler, pencil sharpener and four-colour pen. www.mapedhelix.co.uk Rebrand for Wiles Greenworld Sustainable office supplies businessWiles Greenworld has rebranded as Commercial, 18 months after joining The Commercial Group. Wiles Greenworld managing director Ian Ezzard said: “We want to take the integration (with Commercial) further and operating under the same name is the logical next step. These are exciting times, and it’s been great to see the team’s positive reaction to the new uniforms, vehicle liveries and signage.We really feel part of the Commercial family now.” Despite the rebranding, Commercial will continue to support unique aspects of the Wiles Greenworld service, such as white glove deliveries and closed loop recycling as a backload. www.commercial.co.uk MagicWhiteboard expands MagicWhiteboard has expanded its product range with an A2 MagicWhiteboard sheet, ideal for small offices or use on a fridge; This Week and This MonthWhiteboard Calendars for office walls; and modern-looking, circular peel-and- stick whiteboards. www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk BULLETIN Record breaking year for Blake International envelope and postal packaging brand Blake bucked the market trend last year, experiencing strong growth and a record-breaking November when it processed more sales in one month than ever before. Overall, it achieved double-digit year-on- year growth of 12.5%, in a market that declined by 5%. Major highlights of 2017 were Blake’s acquisition of Rapid, a reel-fed envelope production site, which has enabled the company to meet the demand for faster delivery times and ameliorate the impact of a weaker pound by reshoring business to the UK; and the opening of Hubs of Excellence in Leeds, Manchester and London. Three further locations are being considered for 2018. www.blake-envelopes.com Paperworld turnaround Paperworld 2018, the trade fair for the paper, office supplies and stationery sector, which took place on January 26-30 in Frankfurt, Germany, saw an increase in exhibitor numbers to 1,640 companies from 66 countries. Julia Uherek, Group Show Director Consumer Goods, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, said: “With a 7% rate of growth, we have achieved a turnaround – and that despite the challenging climate in the market.” https://paperworld.messefrankfurt.com London Stationery Show 2018 returns London Stationery Show returns to the Business Design Centre, London on April 24- 25. The two-day event showcases writing and paper products from around the world. Now in its eighth year, it is on target to top last year’s 145-exhibitor line-up and will include a new On Trend display area. www.stationeryshow.co.uk A success story Leading paper brand Navigator is celebrating a bumper response to its global story writing contest, which saw a 59% increase in submissions compared to 2016 and an 18% increase in the number of countries represented. In total, Around theWorld in 80 Pages attracted 2,161 original stories from 77 countries. Navigator is publishing the best 80 submissions in a special book and on March 18 will announce eight winners who will receive € 10,000 in travel vouchers. www.thenavigatorcompany.com