The BOSS Federation is the trade association which serves the UK office supplies and services industry by providing a range of initiatives, cost saving benefits and services, to enhance the business performance of its members.
Press Releases
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Order levels hold steady in Q1 - expectations for current quarter are more downbeat
02 May 2013
Order levels were generally stable in the first quarter of this year and for the third quarter running, according to the latest BOSS Federation Printing Outlook report published this week.
North Print & Pack 2013 preview

23 April 2013
North Print & Pack 2013, which takes place from 14th to 16th May in Harrogate, will have the widest industry reach ever, with a range of new features and content that offers additional benefits for printers who attend the show. The extension of the long-established event to embrace printed packaging – leading to its rebranding as North Print & Pack 2013 – demonstrates how far the print sector is turning its attentions to packaging as a strand in its success strategy.
Demand holds steady and confidence returning
31 January 2013
Domestic demand remained static for most printers during the fourth quarter of 2012 according to the latest BOSS Federation Printing Outlook survey report released this week.
New Chairman For BOSS Federation
21 May 2012
The BOSS Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Ball, Chief Executive Officer of Spicers UK & Ireland as the new Chairman of the Federation.
Demand holds steady in first quarter - little change expected during spring
03 May 2012
Demand was static for the majority of printing firms during the first quarter of this year although output was greater than previously forecast on balance.
VOW Announce Software Partnership Agreement to Strengthen their MPS Offering
17 April 2012
VOW announce partnership with PrintFleet Inc., a global leader in managed print software, for their Managed Print Service software platform, Printreviewlive.
Integra Office Solutions Celebrate 15 Years of Business
23 February 2012
Integra Office Solutions this year celebrates 15 years of business.
Open Range Launches the UK’s First Independent Product Data Service for Office Products
16 February 2012
Open Range announces the availability of the UK's first, ecommerce Product Data Service with fully searchable product attributes, for the Office Products Industry, Get-the-Spec/OfficeTM.
BOSS Industry Awards Winners 2011 Announced
21 October 2011
BOSS is pleased to announce the winners for the 2011 Industry Awards:
BOSS Issues “Extreme Caution” Warning to Employers on Publication of Repeal of Default Retirement Age – Draft Regulations
24 February 2011
BOSS has issued a cautionary warning to all member company Managing Directors and Chief Executives following the publication of new draft regulations concerning the Repeal of the Default Retirement Age.