Autumn 2011 | p2p Magaz i ne |
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Londoners could have cycled
353 times around the world
on their Boris bikes’, according
to new research from business
intelligence consultancy frm
Project Brokers.
The research, released to coincide
with the frst year anniversary of
the Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme
revealed that the frst six months of
the scheme saw Londoners cycle the
equivalent of 353 journeys around
the world’s circumference (8.8
million total miles cycled).
The average speed of a ‘Boris
bike’ journey is 8.7mph and the
most popular journey for Londoners
to take on one of the bikes is the
Concert Hall approach from the
Waterloo Station docks. The fewest
journeys are made from Marylebone
fyover.
This month’s offce* show is defnitely flling a much needed gap in
the UK offce products market. In its second year, the show has grown
exponentially to accommodate 175 exhibitors, with over two thirds of
the companies exhibiting new to the event.
offce* 2011 is a perfect platform for stationery manufacturers to showcase
their products to stationery buyers who can see and experience the latest
offerings frst hand.
Some brands seem to have been around for ever, BIC for example –
featured this issue as an Offce Icon – is celebrating the 60th anniversary
of its classic BIC Cristal pen this year. But still innovation within this sector
is prevalent.Within these pages you’ll fnd information about a whole host
of new products, promotions and incentives, from pens to paper, desktop
accessories to fling solutions.
James Goulding, Editor
With thousands of offce workers across the UK set to make a small
donation to wear their jeans to work on Jeans for Genes Day (Friday
October 7), bosses will be delighted to hear that the change of dress
will also beneft businesses.
Wearing jeans in the workplace can have a positive impact on morale and
productivity, according to expert psychologist Donna Dawson, who is urging
offces to abandon their traditional dress sense to embrace the positive
powers of denim.
www.jeansforgenesday.com
Euroffce, the online offce supplies company backed by
Darwin Private Equity, has announced the acquisition of UK
Offce Direct Limited.
UK Offce Direct is a leading online offce supplies business
in the UK. It has grown strongly since it was founded in 2002 to
reach turnover of over £6m. The Euroffce and UK Offce Direct
websites will continue to operate under their respective brands.
On your bike
Bolt-on acquisition
03
Bulletin
New stationery and offce products
08
Cover Story
ExaClair's trusted brand Europa
11
Offce* 2011
Some of the highlights on stand at
Earls Court
14
P2P Goodie Bags
A round-up of the P2P goodie bag
contents
18
Stabilo
A brand you can trust
21
Diaries
Paper versus
electronic
25
Shredders
Shredding information protects your
identity
27
Desktop Accessories
Personalisation is the biggest trend
31
Icons
Founded in 1950, BIC has a history
of innovation
Editor
James Goulding
07803 087228 [email protected]
Advertising Director
EthanWhite
01474 824711 [email protected]
Publishing Director
Neil Trim
07803 087229 dd 01737 249408 [email protected]
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CONTENTS
P E N T O P A P E R M A G A Z I N E A U T U M N 2 0 1 1
BULLETIN
Jeans for Genes
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