INDUSTRY NEWS
September 2024
Update Leigh Stationers' Academy
20 SEPTEMBER 2024
Dear Leigh Stationers’ Academy Community,
We’ve had a fantastic start to the term at Leigh Stationers’ Academy, with great attendance, exemplary conduct, and students looking exceptional in their new uniforms. Their positive attitude has set a great tone for the year, and it’s clear they are ready to seize the opportunities ahead.
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Highlands Announces Sales Partnership with Zebra Pen Europe
20 SEPTEMBER 2024
London, UK (10 September 2024) – Highlands is pleased to announce it has been appointed by Zebra Pen (EU) to build its distribution footprint across Europe. Highlands has enjoyed a successful partnership with Zebra Pen in the US and is now poised to bring that expertise to their European operations.
“We are delighted to expand our collaboration with Zebra Pen,” said Gordon Christiansen, Partner at Highlands. “Highlands has a great track record in driving sustainable growth for brands across Europe. Combining this with the extensive experience in writing instruments within the team, we're confident we can drive continued growth and success for Zebra Pen in Europe.”
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Top Tips Live Webinar Series Optimising sales: what strategies are driving success for publishers?
19 SEPTEMBER 2024
(35 minute panel discussion + 10 minute Q&A) LINK TO REGISTER
Update on Warrant holder Supadu
18 SEPTEMBER 2024
Since our Supadu Smart Buy Buttons won the Stationers warrant for industry excellence, we have rolled out Supadu Smart Buy Button technology with our partners Books International, Casemate, Chicago Distribution Centre as well as continuing to provide them to our IndiePubs customers. Our “enhanced” Smart Buy Buttons are being launched in the coming weeks with more embedded intelligence and opportunities to tightly target sales and marketing campaigns increasing publisher success ! Watch this space! Supadu provides data driven websites and eCommerce solutions to over 300 Trade and Academic publishers around the world with over 4 million titles coming through our systems every day. find out more from info@supadu.com
Liveryman and CEO of ALPSP Wayne Sime launches new website
16 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers launches a new website.
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) is the international trade association which supports and represents not-for-profit organizations that publish scholarly and professional content, and those that work with them.
The Stationers' Company donates to this years City Harvest Charity
16 SEPTEMBER 2024
On behalf of the Company Nicholas Brealey was delighted to accept City Harvest’s plaque in thanks for this year's donation by the Stationers' Charity 1961.
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Updates from Leigh Stationer's Academy
13 SEPTEMBER 2024
Updates from Leigh Stationer's Academy are now available on the Latest News page of the Academy's website.
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Harris & Bruno International Announces CyanX as Official UK Distributor
13 SEPTEMBER 2024
Roseville, CA – August 21, 2024 – Harris & Bruno International is excited to announce that CyanX Ltd., a leading supplier of printing equipment and consumables, has been appointed as the official distributor for our advanced coating and digital embellishment solutions in the UK. This strategic partnership will provide customers with greater access to our innovative technologies and exceptional support services.
CyanX, with its strong reputation for quality and customer-centric service, will bring Harris & Bruno’s innovative products directly to printers across the region. Their expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the values of Harris & Bruno, making them the ideal partner to represent our brand.
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PaperWise shown at the Exhibitor Innovation Gallery at this years Packaging show at Excel
12 SEPTEMBER 2024
At this year’s London Packaging Week, PaperWise was shown at the Exhibitor Innovation Gallery. This was an initiative of Fenner Paper Ltd, who are carrying PaperWise since years.
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Highlands to Attend 2024 SOOF Summer Clachan
12 SEPTEMBER 2024
London, UK (5 September 2024) – Highlands will attend the 2024 Society of Old Friends Summer Clachan on 12 September. This annual event, bringing together professionals from the bookselling, printing, publishing, business supplies, and service industries, offers members the opportunity to network and share valuable industry insights. The gathering will take place at the Premier Inn Manchester City Centre hotel.
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Freeman Kindra Faulk s - Kitty Bo-Peep Charity Fundraiser for the Stationers' Foundation
11 SEPTEMBER 2024
Freeman Kindra Faulks (Kitty) gained her Freedom of the City earlier this year and has decided to mark it by not only joining the annual sheepdrive on the 29th September, but by also doing so in costume for the Stationers’ Foundation.
Please join her in supporting the Foundation’s efforts by donating to her fundraiser https://www.justgiving.com/page/kitty or sending a payment directly to the banking details attached and the reference ‘[your name] sheep’.
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New HEIDELBERG B3 inkjet printing system Jetfire 50 starts demo operation in the Print Media Center
11 SEPTEMBER 2024
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is turning the entry into industrial
digital commercial printing announced at drupa 2024 together with its cooperation partner Canon into reality. The new Jetfire 50 B3 inkjet printing system from HEIDELBERG, which was showcased at the industry's leading trade fair, is now going into demo
operation at the Print Media Center (PMC) at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site and is available
for demonstrations to interested parties.