INDUSTRY NEWS
April 2026
Barley secures Stationers’ Company Warrant for social purpose communications excellence
16 APRIL 2026
By Catherine Jordan Jones, Director, Barley Communications
We’re really proud to have been awarded a Stationers’ Company Warrant for our social purpose communications for the second-year running.
It’s always lovely to be recognised, but this one feels particularly meaningful. Not just because it’s a respected award, but because it comes from an organisation with a long-standing connection to the industries Barley is part of today.
The Stationers’ Company is the City of London livery company for the communications and content industries. Its roots go back more than 600 years, and over that time it has continued to evolve alongside the sectors it represents, from print and publishing to media and digital communications. Today, it brings together senior people from across those industries to support their development, success and future direction.
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Focus Label Machinery: Driving Sustainable Innovation in Hybrid Label Printing
13 APRIL 2026
Focus Label Machinery Ltd have been awarded the prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant for their DFlex Digital Hybrid Press. The Warrant was launched in 2014 and was established as a mark of recognition to highlight excellence within our industries. In the last 11 years, the Stationers’ Company has recognised a breadth of industry excellence over multiple sectors. ‘’A warrant for your product, product range or service provides a unique opportunity to showcase your quality offering and differentiate you from others in your sector’’
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Iain Bullock to succeed Bettine Pellant as CEO of Picon
13 APRIL 2026
Iain Bullock, currently managing director of Renz (UK), will succeed Bettine Pellant as CEO of Picon from October 2026. Iain was identified as a potential candidate two years ago so, when Bettine announced her decision to stand aside, it took little time for the Picon Council to agree to his appointment.
Bettine says: “Renz (UK) has been a Picon member since 1997 and Iain has represented the company all that time and has been on the Council since 2019. He is well known in the industry, approachable and he understands the challenges faced by graphic arts companies, especially SMEs.
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MUM’s Diary Awarded the Stationers’ Company Warrant
9 APRIL 2026
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London, 26 March 2026 — MUM’s Office, the British stationery brand behind the iconic MUM’s Diary, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Warrant by The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers. This prestigious recognition marks a defining milestone for the brand, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, and affirms MUM’s Diary’s outstanding contribution to British stationery and the lives of busy families across the UK.
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Stationers’ Company Warrant: Glassboxx recognised for innovative eCommerce platform
9 APRIL 2026
For the third year running, Glassboxx, the global eCommerce and fulfilment solution for publishers, has been awarded the prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant. This renewal reaffirms the platform's position as a vital technological
partner.
Bridging the gap through innovation
Since its inception, Glassboxx has sought to bridge the gap between publishers and their readers, while meeting the challenges of a shifting publishing landscape head-on. By providing an all-in-one solution for digital and print formats,
Glassboxx empowers publishers to rethink how they generate revenue and reach their readers, helping them to create a resilient market presence and thrive.
Charfleet Book Bindery awarded 2026 Stationers’ Company Warrant for Colour Block Notebook
7 APRIL 2026
Charfleet Book Bindery has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Stationers’ Company
Warrant for its Colour Block notebook collection. This recognition highlights the
exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and enduring quality that have defined
the British bindery for more than 70 years.
The Stationers’ Company acknowledged Charfleet’s ability to combine traditional
bookbinding techniques with a refined contemporary aesthetic. Produced entirely in
the UK, the Colour Block notebooks exemplify a commitment to materials, process,
and detail, where every element is carefully considered and expertly finished.
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Updates from Leigh Stationers' Academy
3 APRIL 2026
Items this week include:
- A Final Message from the Principal
- Start of Module 5 Arrangements
- Year 10 Parents' Evening
- Reward Trips Celebrate Positive Attendance and Conduct
- Strong Performance at London Schools Track Cycling Championships
- Equiano Pupils Win Six Medals at National Indoor Rowing Championships
- Young Enterprise Team Wins Two Awards at South East Finals
- Year 12 Historians Attend City Schools Conference
- Major Jeremy Wilson Receives Meritorious Service Award
- Year 12 Explore Post-18 Pathways at UCAS Discovery London 2026
- A Level Psychology Students Attend tutor2u Grade Booster Workshop
- Personal Development Updates
- New Launch: Student and Family Support Hub
- Year 8 Vaccinations: Important Information for Parents and Carers
Lewis Masonic has been awarded the prestigious Stationers’ Company Warrant for its Commemorative Tercentenary Volume
2 APRIL 2026
A mark reserved for the most exceptional products in British publishing, the Stationers’ Company Warrant has now been awarded to Lewis Masonic for its outstanding editing, design and production of their publication for the tercentenary of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Ireland.
The scheme, which was launched by The Stationers Company in 2014, was established as a mark of recognition to highlight excellence within their industries, celebrating those who demonstrate exceptional innovation, craftsmanship and impact across the communications landscape.
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HEIDELBERG's BEYOND THE MACHINE event showcased the Jetfire 50 in live production at Stockley Park
1 APRIL 2026
The HEIDELBERG Jetfire 50 took centre stage at HEIDELBERG's BEYOND THE MACHINE event, held at the Stockley Park Showroom on March 25, 2026. A full house of customers from across the UK, Ireland and Nordics experienced the press in operation within a fully integrated, real-world production environment.
The event demonstrated how the Jetfire 50 along with the other digital presses of HEIDELBERG, Versafire LP and LV, operate seamlessly with the Prinect system in an intelligent workflow, orchestrating every stage of digital print production from job submission to finished output.
Unlike in traditional demonstrations, the Jetfire 50 was presented as part of a live production setup already delivering measurable results. This practical approach allowed visitors to see firsthand how intelligent workflow automation can simplify complex processes and unlock new levels of efficiency, transforming digital print operations.
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Artline Eco Green Range awarded Stationers’ Company Warrant
30 MARCH 2026
Artline’s Eco Green Range of pens and markers has been awarded the esteemed Stationers’ Company Warrant, recognising its commitment to reducing environmental impact without compromising on performance.
“We’re really proud to see the Artline Eco Green Range recognised with the Stationers’ Company Warrant,” says Jess Plunkett, Marketing Coordinator at Shachihata EU.
“Sustainability is a key focus for us, but it has to go hand in hand with performance. This range shows that everyday stationery can be both environmentally responsible and reliable in demanding workplace environments.”
Presented by The Stationers’ Company, the Warrant highlights products that demonstrate outstanding quality, innovation, and value to the user. The Eco Green Range was recognised for successfully combining sustainability with high-performance functionality in essential workplace tools.
Announcing the Inaugural York Wayzgoose
30 MARCH 2026
Leigh Stationers’ Academy Latest news
27 MARCH 2026
It has been a standout week at Leigh Stationers’ Academy, from a historic Kent Cup win to the arrival of a brand new baby grand piano. We have celebrated a major sporting achievement as our girls’ football team became the first Leigh Academies Trust school to win the Kent Cup, while also welcoming an exciting new addition to the Crown Building through the generous support of The Stationers’ Company. Alongside this, our Sixth Form students benefited from a powerful theatre visit to the Young Vic, and it was a pleasure to welcome so many families to our Year 9 Parents’ Evening, with more than 90% attendance reflecting the strength of our home-school partnership.