Award winning copy, print and scan solutions services firm Capture Imaging Solutions has purchased new premises in Aberdeen's Queens Lane South. The firm will retain its base in Altens where it will increase capacity of its service and administration departments.

Staff from Cambridgeshire-based furniture and fit out specialist breathegroup got into gear for a charity bike ride in memory of a former colleague who sadly passed away earlier this year.

Integra Office Solutions Ltd has released its 2009 direct marketing and catalogue programme for members, which includes a price freeze on all direct mail and free catalogues as part of its commitment to members to keep their costs as low as possible.

With over 21 years of sales experience in the office furniture sector, and having worked for a number of leading furniture manufacturers David Blair (pictured) has joined Interstuhl, Germany's largest seating manufacturer.

Fit-out to facilities management firm Modus Group has launched a colourful new brand. The company, which recently announced record profits, has introduced the new identity to place greater emphasis on the firm's name and better reflect the wide range of services it offers.

Twelve walkers from Océ have raised more than £7,500 for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust from a non-stop day and night 100-kilometre trek. Aided by six support crew, the team completed the Trailwalker challenge, following the South Downs Way from Petersfield in Hampshire to Brighton in Sussex.

Ryman is launching a fundraising campaign for Children in Crisis in its 240 stores for the charity's Funder and Life President, Sarah, Duchess of York.

Next April's Stationery & Office Products Show (SOPX) is to major even more on new products, building on this year's launch and visitor research carried out after the event. It has also announced the SOPX New Product Awards, which will be judged by an independent panel of buyers on the first day of the show. Entry is free and open to all exhibitors, and will be across a number of product categories.

The Federation Against Software Theft (Federation or FAST) and Investors in Software (IiS), two of the most respected, independent names in the UK software industry, have joined forces to strengthen and clarify the advice given to the end user community relating to best practice for Software Asset Management (SAM) and achieving cost efficient licence compliance. 

Arctic Paper, one of Europe's leading companies in the manufacture and sales of fine paper, is acquiring Mochenwangen Papier GmbH. Necessary documents for regulatory and antitrust approvals have been filed with the German Bundeskartell. Mochenwangen produces mainly book paper and is one of Europe's leading paper mills, manufacturing paper for paperback books. This production complements the paper range produced at Arctic Paper's other mills.

Snopake has promoted Sue Moscatelli to the newly created position of Marketing Manager, responsible for the company's three premium office products and writing brands: Snopake, Swordfish and Platignum.

Fellowes has confirmed that the BBC's Adrian Chiles, presenter of "The One Show", Apprentice follow-up show "Your Fired" and "Match of the Day 2", will front this year's National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. Managed by Fellowes, National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is a multi-award-winning annual awareness campaign, warning of the dangers of identity fraud and providing practical tips and guidance to help individuals and businesses protect themselves. Now in its fourth year, the 2008 campaign will run from October 6th to 12th.

Winners of the UK Licensing Awards 2008 have got what it takes!

• Comedian Rob Brydon hosts the glittering event
• Sir Steve Redgrave makes guest appearance
• Exclusive animations featuring Morph, Bob the Builder, Little Princess
• Over 1000 guests attend biggest awards event for licensing industry
• Awards for licensed products, retailers and licensed properties

Organising time and prioritising tasks in diaries and calendars are two important steps towards getting and staying on top of commitments, according to a leading life coach. Oxford Diaries, a range of products from Hamelin Paperbrands, have been working with Dr Sally Ann Law, a psychologist and lifestyle advisor, to assess and develop the features of its International Timebook and Black ‘n' Red diaries. Sally Ann's conclusion was that "the layout of Oxford diaries incorporate best practice methods for achieving a healthy work/life balance".

In the competitive office products environment we need to ask far more from our team leaders.  With training and support to enhance their natural talents, everyone has the potential to become a good manager and by honing these skills they can get the best from their teams to improve overall performance and productivity.

Howard Smith Paper Office & Retail, part of the Howard Smith Paper Group, has announced that following the successful launch of its environmentally friendly photographic papers it has now made its latest and second quarterly charitable contribution to The World Land Trust charity of £2,187.50.

Businesses that switch to recycled materials make a significant contribution to energy and water savings, as well as enhancing their own reputation. In the area of stationery, Tru-Green is the only padded envelope made from 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. The envelopes re-use materials that would otherwise be sent to landfill, such as plant waste, jute and cotton rags.     

Austrian-based paper manufacturer Lenzing Papier has announced the launch of Impact - billed as the one of the first CO2 neutral recycled papers to be produced by a European paper manufacturer.

Document management specialist Cave Tab Ltd has launched a new catalogue showcasing its comprehensive range of filing systems and supplies to help organisations save time, space and money and minimise their exposure to risk.

Arjowiggins, the world's leading manufacturer of creative high-tech materials and papers, has announced that its Keaykolour brand will now only use pulp taken from FSC certified sources across the entire range, providing a new option when choosing environmentally-friendly creative paper stocks.

Advanced Network Technologies, the leading developer of software continuity solutions, has announced the immediate availability of the latest version of net-runna Enterprise. This powerful operating system, application and data recovery tool reduces downtime for laptops, PCs and servers whilst protecting against business process failure and delivering a rapid return on investment.

Bush Office Furniture have recently moved to new premises in Milton Keynes. They now have all their administration, warehousing and logistics within the same location, which they believe will be a beneficial move for everyone.

With a legacy that stretches over five decades, James Bond is now firmly established as the epitome of style and class, so it seems only natural that you'll see Silver chairs from Interstuhl in the soon to be released "Quantum of Solace".

The StarDesk^TM ICT Vision Desk from LapSafe® Products satisfies the growing need for a multi-function desktop, providing a working space that functions either entirely flat for text books, paperwork and writing space, or IT enabled.

Blu-Tack, the original re-usable adhesive from Bostik, is turning GREEN, for a special Halloween promotion.

HP has introduced several imaging and printing solutions to enable small businesses to enjoy the benefits of high-performance colour without worrying about the cost of printing black text, while also saving on time, money and energy usage.

Well, it may only be October but Mitsubishi Pencil Company, owner of uni-ball, the leading brand in the UK rollerball market, is all set for the anticipated Christmas rush from dealers and retailers nationwide. Christmas is an all important peak selling period for the writing instrument industry and this year, uni-ball is well placed to offer a one-stop-shop for a range of Christmas gifts to satisfy all of your customers festive needs.

Spitfire, the leading voice and data solution provider, has installed a wi-fi Internet access solution for the Royal Geographical Society at the society's headquarters in Kensington, London. Spitfire supplied and installed a Cisco 4402 Wireless LAN Controller with Aironets to provide wireless Internet access for staff, members and visitors within the building.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched its next generation high-speed colour production print system. For sophisticated production print applications the bizhub PRO C6501e is designed as a complete document production system with optional on-line print finishing units. The bizhub PRO C6501e is capable of heavy-duty production of up to 300,000 A4 sheets per month with an output capacity of up to 3,900 pages per hour (65 pages per minute) in both full colour and black-and-white.

NoteLok is no ordinary security cable ... its design is entirely new and indeed revolutionary, far exceeding the abilities of its rivals!

The "Credit Crunch" is having a profound and broad effect on our country. Everyone from the humble trader through to the large corporate institution is experiencing difficulty in today's economic climate. Falcon Copiers are aiming to ease the current financial burden on businesses by providing money-saving alternatives.

Unibind, the document presentation specialists, has launched a new service for office managers and meeting organisers providing personalised meeting books for each attendee. It is also ideal for diaries and notebooks.

Short Run Press Ltd, one of the UK's most established short-run book manufacturers, has moved more than 40 per cent of its black and white litho work on to a new digital printing system supplied by Océ, which has tripled digital printing capacity.

Eagle Technologies, Europe's leading distributor of ID products, has launched the innovative Eagle Learning Cards^TM scheme for schools and child play groups. The new scheme provides schools with free card designs when they purchase a printer from an authorised Eagle reseller.

Unless you work in accounts and you are looking for payment cheques there is absolutely no joy to be had from receiving mail in a soulless white envelope; particularly one with a black "cheapmail" frank. You just know that it is likely to be some pointless junk mail.

AF International, leading manufacturer of specialist office and computer cleaning products, is continuing its rapid expansion into new office products markets in Asia, the USA and Latin America with the relocation of their Chinese facility to a significantly bigger site in Beijing.

Having celebrated 44 years in the paper industry, the last 28 connected with Arctic Paper, John Lee has taken early retirement at the age of 64, having celebrated his birthday last month on the August 11th.

Tuli Mitra of Pentel received the prestigious National Account Manager of the Year Award 2008 at the Office Club annual conference awards evening on Sunday, September 7th.

Staples is joining forces with the British Chamber of Commerce to step up its commitment to helping small businesses across the UK. The new partnership represents a major investment by Staples and is a clear sign of the retailer's focus on supporting start-ups and small businesses.