News & Media

Pentel Co. Ltd., whose President is Junichi Ishigaki and whose headquarters is at Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is changing its corporate name (trade name) to ASTRUM CORPORATION (hereafter ‘ASTRUM’) effective 1 April 2026.

The February update for the GfK/BOSS Panelmarket report is now available. GfK track and audit 36 product categories in the Office & Stationery sector and produces time comparable data for Sales Value, Sales Units/Packs and Sales Pieces - as well as calculating an average pack price and sales price.

Local Dealer Steps in to Support National Star’s Sunrise Walk

An important update regarding the Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) fees.

We are pleased to be able to announce this next important step – the launch of our compelling (and expanding) own label offer in Continental Europe.

A report from manufacturing trade association MakeUK says that the introduction of trade tariffs is forcing UK manufacturers to reassess their approach to international trade.

If you or your customers sell into the EU via e-commerce (including via Amazon and own websites), the costs on low-value parcels are increasing.

It's now only seven weeks until some of the key measures of the Employment Rights Act will come into effect.

Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more than £750,000 for men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK.

As Avery enters its next chapter – ninety (90) years after helping pioneer the modern self-adhesive label – the company is announcing a bold set of developments across Europe with a revitalised brand identity, a new integrated campaign, and key changes to the UK Leadership Team.

The January update for the GfK/BOSS Panelmarket report is now available. GfK track and audit 36 product categories in the Office & Stationery sector and produces time comparable data for Sales Value, Sales Units/Packs and Sales Pieces - as well as calculating an average pack price and sales price.

The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers today announced the launch of a new Manufacturing category for the 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards (IEAs), reflecting the growing impact of advanced manufacturing, coatings, and materials innovation across the communications and content industries.

Mark has been a member of the BOSS Board for over two years bringing a wealth of industry experience and insight.

BLOC and VOW Wholesale are pleased to announce the signing of a new three-year agreement, reinforcing a partnership that spans more than 30 years and that delivers enhanced value and growth opportunities for BLOC members.

Flood risk is ongoing from groundwater and from rivers across the UK.

New bundles double dispenser capacity, maximize space and resources while minimizing hand towel restocks 

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