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October 2025

Court Assistant Nicholas Brealey accepts at Innholders Hall City Harvest’s plaque for this year's charitable donation.

Court Assistant Nicholas Brealey accepts at Innholders Hall City Harvest’s plaque for this year's charitable donation.

16 OCTOBER 2025

"On behalf of the Stationers and its Charity 61, Court Assistant Nicholas Brealey was delighted to accept at Innholders Hall City Harvest’s plaque in thanks for this year's charitable donation.
 
 
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Paper Industry Gold Awards and Paper Gold Medal 2027

Paper Industry Gold Awards and Paper Gold Medal 2027

15 OCTOBER 2025

Following a review by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), it has been agreed that the Paper Industry Gold Awards will move to a two-year cycle, with the next ceremony scheduled for 2027.

The Paper Gold Medal Committee met recently and has confirmed that the Paper Gold Medal will remain an integral part of the Awards, continuing to represent the highest individual honour in the UK’s Paper-based Industries. The Gold Medal recognises outstanding people who work to further the interests of the industry, over and above their duties to any individual company, and will once again be the centrepiece of the 2027 event.

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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.

Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.

10 OCTOBER 2025

Items this week include:
  • A Message from the Principal
  • Pupils Explore Artefacts with the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars
  • Year 11 Prepare for Mock Examinations and Half-Term Interventions
  • Over 300 Visitors Attend Woolf College Open Evening
  • Caxton College Pupils Step Out For First Alpaca Walk
  • Weekly Sports Fixtures
  • PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
  • Reminder: Year 8 Parents' Evening
Did you miss out on our latest news page updates from last week? If so, click here.

BOSS Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed

BOSS Awards 2025 Shortlist Revealed

9 OCTOBER 2025

The BOSS Federation are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 BOSS Awards:

Brand Excellence

· The Cheeky Panda

· Fellowes

· Kensington EQ

· PILOT

Business Leader of the Year

· Adam Huttly, Red-Inc

· Andrew Gale, evo Group

· James McKeever, Sovereign Business Solutions Group Limited

 

Campaign of the Year

· Avery for Every Space

· Keep It Local - Nemo Office Club

· NESCAFE Lets Partner Up for Good

· P-Wave® x NHS England Cancer Awareness Partnership

· The Worklife Coach - Fellowes

 

Dealer of the Year - Over £5 million turnover

· ACS Group

· Costcutters UK (Seated Furniture)

· Quills Group

· The Business Supplies Group

· United UK

 

Dealer of the Year - Under £5 million turnover

· Aston & James

· Office Shop Direct

· The Office Works (Nationwide) Ltd

 

Diversity and Inclusion Award

· Exertis Supplies

· Lyreco UK Ltd

· SC Johnson Professional

· Tork, and Essity brand

 

 

Ebusiness Award

· Durable (UK) Ltd

· evo Group

 

Independent Retailer Award

· Axminster Printing

· JPS Stationers

· Morgans Stationery

 

New Product of the Year

· DURABIN® Eco Range

· Dymo Label Manager 640CB

· Grace & Green Period Kits

· Katrin XL Dispenser

· Leitz IQ OptiMax Shredder

· NESCAFÉ Barista

· Tork OptiServe

 

Outstanding Team of the Year

· Avery Customer Service Team

· Banner Stoke Team

· Buying Team @Office Power

· Exertis Supplies – Operations Team

· Lyreco - Sustainability and Social Value Team

· YPO Supply Chain Team

 

Professional of the Year

· Alex Winstanley, Banner

· Julie Hadley, evo Group

· Shona Patterson, VOW Wholesale

· Simon Weavers, The Cheeky Panda

 

Rising Star of the Year

· Amy Mettam, Banner

· Amy Remmer, VOW Wholesale

· Ashley Ainley, YPO

· Jade Young, Red-Inc

· Lisa Denby, Superstat Ltd

· Oliver Rowles, Prima Software

· Ross Ayley, Durable (UK) Ltd

· Paige Morgan, Premvan (Hospitality Sales)

 

Service Provider of the Year

· Comgem

· Dynamic Office Solutions

· Prima Software

· United UK

 

Sustainable Leadership Award

· ACCO Brands

· evo Group

· Exaclair Ltd

· MBM Omega

· Red-Inc

· The Cheeky Panda

 

Wholesaler of the Year

· Dynamic Office Solutions

· Exertis Supplies

· JGBM Ltd

· VOW Wholesale

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BOSS Announces Sam Stafford as BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair

BOSS Announces Sam Stafford as BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair

6 OCTOBER 2025

BOSS is delighted to announce Sam Stafford (Chartered MCIPD) as the new BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair.

Sam is an experienced Head of HR and a member of Viking's UK & Ireland leadership team with a proven track record of shaping and leading people strategies that deliver both organisational performance and individual growth. With over 15 years in HR and leadership roles, she brings a collaborative and inclusive style, contributing people-centred insights, thought leadership and practical support.

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Warrant Holder - Rose Calendars

Warrant Holder - Rose Calendars

2 OCTOBER 2025

The prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant launched in 2014 was established as a mark of recognition to highlight excellence within our industries. Current Chair John Livingston visits the UK based Rose Calendars to see the work going on behind the scenes to achieve the consistent high quality which ensures their promotional calendars are seen in workplaces throughout the UK and across the world.

Calendars can be perceived as a traditional advertising option but are seeing a revival with Google advertising costs rocketing. Rose Calendars custom printing service keeps a brand in front of clients every day of the year for minimal cost. In this digital era, it’s reassuring to find that people are returning to print!

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September 2025

 Stationer Jon and the success story about Stuff

Stationer Jon and the success story about Stuff

30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Members of the Stationers Company were among invited guests to attend the official book launch of fellow Court Assistant and Liveryman Jon Drori’s new Children's book “The Stuff that Stuff is Made of”.

The UK launch at the prestigious Daunts store in Marylebone coincided with the publication of the book in Australia, New Zealand, mainland Europe and North America. It is predicted that it will be a best seller for Christmas. 

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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy

Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy

26 SEPTEMBER 2025

Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.

Items this week include:
  • A Message from the Principal
  • Over 3,000 Visitors Attend Year 6 Open Events at Leigh Stationers' Academy
  • Cadets from Leigh Stationers' Academy Step Up to New Ranks
  • Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
  • Year 8 Parents' Evening
  • Year 11 Futures Fair at Woolwich Works
  • Weekly Sports Fixtures
  • PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
  • Reminder: School Photo Day
Did you miss out on our latest news page updates from last week? If so, click here.

Empowering the Next Generation: BOSS Launches NextGen Mentoring Programme

Empowering the Next Generation: BOSS Launches NextGen Mentoring Programme

25 SEPTEMBER 2025

BOSS is proud to introduce their NextGen Mentoring Programme, a new initiative created by the BOSS Leaders of the Future Committee to connect experienced professionals with emerging talent across the business supplies industry. Supported by the evo Foundation, the programme aims to foster meaningful career development and knowledge sharing across generations of professionals.

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Plockmatic Group strengthens ties with RENZ at The Print Show

Plockmatic Group strengthens ties with RENZ at The Print Show

22 SEPTEMBER 2025

Birmingham, UK – 22 September 2025 – Plockmatic Group companies Morgana Systems and RENZ UK will stand side by side at The Print Show, NEC Birmingham, September 23–25, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of finishing, laminating, cutting, and binding technologies.

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The countdown is on as shortlist unveiled for the SMP Awards 2025

The countdown is on as shortlist unveiled for the SMP Awards 2025

22 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Mail Performance, Sustainable Campaign, and Bright Futures Awards. These accolades celebrate excellence in mail campaigns and shine a spotlight on emerging talent across the UK print industry.
The shortlisted entrants will be honoured, and the winners revealed, at the SMP Networking and Awards Evening on September 25th at The Steel Yard in London. The event will be hosted by celebrated comedian, writer, and actor Hal Cruttenden.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy

Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy

19 SEPTEMBER 2025

Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.

Items this week include:
  • A Message from the Principal
  • Year 11 Update
  • Year 13 Information & Destinations Webinar
  • Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
  • Enrichment Opportunities at Leigh Stationers' Academy
  • Cycle Safety - A Shared Responsibility 
  • PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
  • School Photo Day - September 2025
  • Children's Flu Vaccine Information Webinar
Did you miss out on our latest news page updates from last week? If so, click here.