INDUSTRY NEWS
February 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
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
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
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:
- Exceptional Quality and Competitive Pricing: Ensuring cost-effective solutions for all customers.
- Comprehensive UK Stocks: Readily available stock to meet immediate and large-scale demands.
- In-house Conversion Facilities at Scalderhurst: Providing tailored solutions and quick turnaround times for bespoke size sheets and reels fulfilled in the UK
- Food Contact Accreditations: Certified for safety in food packaging applications (ISEGA BfR Recommendation XXXVI food contact, including for fatty foods)
- Carbon Balancing: provided by Scalderhurst
- PEFC certified
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.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
Stationers' attend the Doctor Who Convention in LA
18 FEBRUARY 2025
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.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE