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INDUSTRY NEWS

February 2025

Powering the Digital Transformation, Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Powering the Digital Transformation, Tuesday, 11 March 2025

25 FEBRUARY 2025

This City and Legal Event, hosted by Alderman Gregory Jones KC, Sheriff of London, will consider the commercial, legal and regulatory questions in galvanising the huge resources – financial, power and other – that the new data centres will need from the perspective of those providing the kit, those needing it and those financing it.  Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons,  the event will consist of a panel discussion with the following speakers, with an opportunity for questions after, all in the splendour of the Old Bailey’s historic no. 1 court.  There will be a drinks reception in the Grand Hall beforeh

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Warrant 2025 Renewal - Glassboxx

Warrant 2025 Renewal - Glassboxx

24 FEBRUARY 2025

Warrant awarded to the Glassboxx platform developed in 2019.  It is an enabler for publishing relationships  - a digital fulfilment service with a “one-click” streamlined journey from purchase to secure delivery of eBooks and audiobooks.  Integration with a publisher’s website and customisation means that Glassboxx bridges the gap between traditional publishers and customers’ expectations requiring digital first convenience.       

It places the user experience first and its digital solution minimises environmental impact.  The panel commended Glassboxx on the thoroughness of its application and supporting materials.

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IAF appoints  Liveryman Kevin Fitzgerald as New Secretary General

IAF appoints Liveryman Kevin Fitzgerald as New Secretary General

21 FEBRUARY 2025

The International Authors Forum (IAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald CMG as its new Secretary General. Kevin brings extensive experience in intellectual property, international relations, and governance to the role, having held important leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. His appointment represents a major milestone for IAF and his strategic vision will be essential in driving the organization’s efforts to support authors and enhance the global recognition of their rights.

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Update from Leigh Stationer's Academy

Update from Leigh Stationer's Academy

21 FEBRUARY 2025

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

Items this week include:

  • A Message from the Principal
  • End-of-Module Celebration Assemblies
  • Start of Module 4: Important Information
  • Dates for Your Diary: Key Events in Module 4
  • Reminder: February Half-Term Intervention Sessions for Years 11 & 13
  • Year 11 Career Opportunities: Exploring Future Pathways
  • Virtual Work Experience Information Evening for Years 10 & 12
  • PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-10
  • Weekly Sports Fixtures
  • Year 9 Immunisations 

April International Enterprise Pte Ltd (APRIL) appoints Scalderhurst Ltd as sole Distributor for the UK and Ireland for GC1 & GC2 Folding Box Boards

April International Enterprise Pte Ltd (APRIL) appoints Scalderhurst Ltd as sole Distributor for the UK and Ireland for GC1 & GC2 Folding Box Boards

20 FEBRUARY 2025

Ashford, Kent – February 5, 2025 – April, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality paper and board products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scalderhurst Ltd as its sole appointed distributor for the UK and Ireland. This strategic partnership will focus on the distribution of April’s premium GC1 & GC2 Folding Box Boards, Art Boards and Cup Stock Boards.

Scalderhurst Ltd, renowned for its exceptional service and extensive market reach, offers April’s packaging boards, known for their superior quality and versatility. Key attributes of this product range include:

  1. Exceptional Quality and Competitive Pricing: Ensuring cost-effective solutions for all customers.
  2. Comprehensive UK Stocks: Readily available stock to meet immediate and large-scale demands.
  3. In-house Conversion Facilities at Scalderhurst: Providing tailored solutions and quick turnaround times for bespoke size sheets and reels fulfilled in the UK
  4. Food Contact Accreditations: Certified for safety in food packaging applications (ISEGA BfR Recommendation XXXVI food contact, including for fatty foods)
  5. Carbon Balancing: provided by Scalderhurst
  6. PEFC certified
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Stationers' Company's North American contingent meet for dinner

Stationers' Company's North American contingent meet for dinner

20 FEBRUARY 2025

Members of the Stationers' Company's North American contingent met for dinner at the historic Bryant Park Grill in New York City for one last meal at this regular meeting place of theirs before the restaurant changes ownership.

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Launching Ps & Qs, a new industry podcast

Launching Ps & Qs, a new industry podcast

19 FEBRUARY 2025

Ps & Qs, a new industry podcast created by Freeman Georgina Brown, has launched this week. In each episode Georgina interviews a different member of the Stationers’ Company, gleaning the personal insights only a one-to-one conversation can provide.

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Warrant 2025 Renewal - Rose Calendars (Rose of Colchester Ltd)

Warrant 2025 Renewal - Rose Calendars (Rose of Colchester Ltd)

19 FEBRUARY 2025

Warrant awarded for the product range of calendars reflecting over a century of experience, demonstrating quality and sustainability.  They fully met the criteria using sustainable methods including Carbon Captured paper, solar power generated form panels on factory roof, carbon neutral deliveries and vegetable based inks or part organic/fully recyclable inks.

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Stationers' attend the Doctor Who Convention in LA

Stationers' attend the Doctor Who Convention in LA

18 FEBRUARY 2025

Derwin Mak (left) and Tony Lee (right) were the only two Stationers at Gallifrey One, a Doctor Who convention held in Los Angeles, California, United States, from 14 to 16 February 2025. Both have extensive backgrounds in science fiction writing. Derwin Mak's next volume of short stories, XY-Girls and More Stories, will be published by Brain Lag Books in Canada this spring. Tony Lee has written for various science fiction and comics franchises and writes the Detective Inspector Declan Walsh crime novels under the pen name Jack Gatland. Their websites are http://www.derwinmaksf.com and https://tonylee.co.uk/ 
 
Liveryman Derwin Mak would like to write an article for Stationers News about our members who write science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romantasy. If you write in these genres, Derwin would like to interview you. Please contact him at dmak0525@rogers.com .
 

Warrant 2025 Renewal - Initiative Office Products (Integra Business Solutions Ltd)

Warrant 2025 Renewal - Initiative Office Products (Integra Business Solutions Ltd)

18 FEBRUARY 2025

Warrant awarded to Integra for own brand, Initiative, that provides Integra members with competitively priced products for their customers whilst enabling them to achieve attractive margins. It also gives them a differentiated range to go to market. 

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New London newspaper launches with promise to revitalise Fleet Street

New London newspaper launches with promise to revitalise Fleet Street

17 FEBRUARY 2025

London’s newest newspaper launched its first edition with a reception at City Hall and a front-page cartoon montage of city characters past and present.

By Dominic Ponsford

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Warrant 2025 - renewal Conway Stewart Sterling Silver pens (Bespoke Pens Ltd)

Warrant 2025 - renewal Conway Stewart Sterling Silver pens (Bespoke Pens Ltd)

17 FEBRUARY 2025

Warrant awarded for the quality of the pens, their UK manufacture and heritage.  The sample examined showed the beautiful guilloche engraving using a hand operated machine that is nearly 100 years’ old.

Conway Stewart

 

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