With two major exhibitions, Paperworld and SOPX taking place early in the New Year, John Silver, MD of Cathedral Products outlines the reasons why the company will again be exhibiting at both events.

After 25 years in the industry I am still as enthusiastic regarding exhibitions as I was in the days of STATINDEX and TOPS and find it very sad from a suppliers point of view to witness the apparent low level of interest and enthusiasm shown by some of our colleagues in the trade towards these events.

Cathedral, now in its 12th year, started with just the metal Home Office file box, which it still manufacturers in its factory in the West Midlands. The company now boasts a range in excess of 40 product categories, all products being of the utmost quality and very competitively priced.

James Cropper Speciality Papers will be participating in this dynamic event, presenting both traditional and innovative papers suited to all modern printing techniques.

The Paperworld exhibition provides an ideal forum to showcase many of the specialist and coloured papers produced at our mill in the English Lake District and will give visitors an overview of James Cropper Speciality Papers including stock lines, capabilities and areas of expertise.

Craft, Hobby & Stitch International is Europe’s largest trade show for the art, craft, needlecraft & hobby industry taking place at Birmingham NEC from 21st – 23rd February 2010 where it will celebrate its 35th Anniversary. 

In today's tough economy, dealers quite rightly want to know exactly where each penny is going, how it is being spent and how it will benefit their business, before they commit to spending. Dealers must also be able to demonstrate to their own customers the value they add to their business and demonstrate how the products their customers purchase will improve their business processes, image or cost efficiencies. This will ultimately be down to those who have the most day to day contact with the customer: your sales or customer service teams. So proper training is essential to maintain and maximise sales opportunities.

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Herlitz OneTip is a quality product that meets the highest standards in material and mechanism.

Staedtler will be focusing on key products at the show, including its unique range of Textsurfer highlighters. Textsurfer classic will be promoted heavily across Europe via an international power page in the brochure. Six vibrant, smudge-proof colours are listed by Spicers, along with two added value promotional packs; the first comprises a pack of six plus two free yellow highlighters and the second is a three-plus-one blistercard.  

AF International, specialist manufacturer of office and computer cleaning products, has announced the launch of six new products to be included in the 2010 Spicers catalogue.

Fellowes will be launching a selection of new products for 2010 at the Spicers SOS show on the 8th - 9th December 2009. Fellowes will be demonstrating new shredders for both desk side and commercial use with Fellowes unique features such as 100% Jam Proof, Safe Sense and Silentshred technologies.

Snopake will once again be attending the SOS show to showcase its exciting new product range. Visitors to the Snopake stand will be able to preview the 2010 new products being listed by Spicers, as well as an introduction into Snopake's new three tier product guarantee system. As market drivers, Snopake has developed the new product guarantee system by undertaking research to find out what consumers are looking for in their filing / stationery. Alongside the new products there will also be a wide variety of current Snopake products, all backed with the Snopake 5 year quality guarantee. 

400 plus exhibitors from 16 countries and regions confirm their participation at Paperworld China 

Renowned French art brand Pébéo to make exhibitor début at 2009 fair

ACME United and Shanghai Friendship Pencil Sharpener make their return to Paperworld China

COMPREHENSIVE FRINGE PROGRAMMES AN ADDED ATTRACTION OF 2009 FAIR

From 11 - 13 November 2009, Shanghai will be a hub for stationery and office supplies as Paperworld China rolls out at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

We'd like you to join us at the Midwich print and scanning solutions event

Tuesday 9th June 2009
Towcester Racecourse
10am until 4pm

With a mix of major brands and new names exhibiting at the Stationery and Office Products Show (SOPX) this year, the event promises to be a great buying and networking opportunity for dealers and retailers alike. Set to take place 7 and 8 April at the Business Design Centre in London, the show will help visitors source new products and suppliers, a process which can be crucial to increasing sales in a competitive market.

Specialist supplier of ICT cleaning products, AF International, will showcase a new range of environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions, packaged specifically for small offices, home workstations and mobile workers. Products are targeted at the retail market and visitors to the stand will be offered a free sample pack containing cleaning wipes and cloths.

As key suppliers to the education sector, retail and wholesale outlets and promotional and business gift areas, Geometrix offers a range of desktop equipment.

Five new multi-function laser products have been added to Philips' dedicated business range. The LaserMFD 6020, 6020W 6050, 6050W and 6080 are the first laser multi-function products from Philips and represent the perfect tool for small businesses.

Cathedral will be launching several new products at SOPX including a range of notepads and project books and the company's new Peel ‘N Stik notes and tabs. Having worked closely with USA company, Carolina Pad, Cathedral will highlight a variety of up to date designs and fashions.

WJC aims to lead a green revolution in the marking industry by showcasing, in conjunction with Colop/Reiner distributor Ludwig, a range of Colop Green-Line self inking stamps made from up to 80 per cent post consumer recycled products.

Pinpoint Consumer Electronics will showcase the CleanDr and SkipDr ranges at SOPX, including the SkipDr Classic, Deluxe and Premier. Described as essential tools for today's disc-based media, office equipment and electronic products, they offer a safe and effective method for disc repair, disc cleaning or playback optimisation on CDs, DVDs and Data Discs.

Parker, Sharpie, Waterman and Dymo are the latest stationery brands to sign up for the Stationery and Office Products Show. Some companies will be exhibiting for the first time and many will use the event to launch new lines on to the UK market.

Westcoast will be attending SOPX for the first time this year, in partnership with cleaning products manufacturer, Durable. The show will provide an opportunity to discuss changes in the company's offering.

To celebrate the fact that Ultratape shipped more than 24 million rolls of adhesive tape in the UK last year, Bruce Douglas is giving away two bottles of 12-year Old Glenlivet single malt Scottish whisky.

The decision to exhibit again at this year's SOPX was an easy one for Beta Distribution, according to the company's marketing manager, Dave Green. He explained: "Last years' exhibition proved that the industry is looking for alternatives to traditional EOS and stationery wholesalers. We initiated key relationships with both customers and buying groups which have developed into ongoing partnerships.

On 31 January 2009 the international paper, office supplies and stationery products industry will assemble at Paperworld. Registered exhibitors include Brunnen, edding, Faber Castell, Fellowes, Herma, Stabilo, Staedtler and UHU. Around 2,300 exhibitors are expected to attend.

Letts is presenting its 2010 diary ranges at Paperworld. The products are designed to harness Letts' experience and expertise to set the standard for quality, well designed, diary products with a style and format to suit every need. The company now implements global contracts, including a web-based order system, offering bespoke products and added product personalisation which are fulfilled to all world regions.

Glue Dots International's new DOT N' Go adhesive dispenser is designed to allow crafters to cruise through creativity because they apply GLUE DOTS faster, easier and with no mess.

Paperworld sees Collins unveil its new 2010 Diary Collection which incorporates a host of different styles to suit every taste and is designed to provide great value for money. The company will also showcase notebooks, conference folders and address books.

AF International is unveiling its new Multi-Screen Clene and Cloth at Paperworld, demonstrating the company's commitment to manufacturing products that are environmentally friendly and compatible with the latest technological developments. Multi-Screen Clene is available in a 200ml, eco-friendly, pump-action bottle with a free micro-fibre cloth contained within the lid. The gentle, non-smearing formula is suitable for sensitive screens and can be used on PCs, laptops and personal equipment including games consoles, mobile phones and MP3 players.

Paper Cellar is launching the classic Mr Men and Little Miss range of craft and embellishment products at Paperworld. The range is based on the classic Roger Hargreaves Mr Men and Little Miss Books which have been enjoyed since the 1970s and now sell over 8 million copies annually.

Renz is launching new Officeline products at Paperworld, ranging from binding to pouch laminating machines. The company states document presentation and binding is a rapidly expanding area with companies investing in new equipment and testing new innovations. For example, Renz' OnePitch ring wire lets users bind a few sheets, through to 350 sheets, with just one machine.