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Editorial.................................................................................................................................6 The notebook and the challenge of the new era.........................................8 The notebook and its singular history..............................................................12

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ACCO Brands: Celebrating Versatility of the Notebook......................14 Marfil, a smart decision.............................................................................................16 Ángel Estrada, a century and a half attending the classrooms of our region..................................................................................................................................18 The ZigZag book by Hahnemühle impacts urban art.............................21 Organisation by Global Notes..............................................................................22 An everlasting piece of art… Or not?.............................................................24 Schneider, committed to the environment....................................................26 Regional Brief.................................................................................................................28 Quality guarantee with Carimbos Nykon......................................................37

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Editorial The notebooks will survive 5G (and whatever comes next)

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t a time when many emerging countries do not yet adopt 4G technology, which has contributed to the massification of high-speed Internet connections present today in a wide variety of devices, the new reference –5G-- is already on the horizon that will corner and leave in oblivion the one that surprises us today.

And it won’t be long for this to happen. It will happen in the next five years or less - according to the country and it already takes away the dream of the leaders of the great powers that fight to have control of what will come. At the same time, more than one billion schoolchildren follow the course that prepares them for the future and, despite the fact that many of them have a cell phone in their backpack, they still use traditional tools, among which the notebook is counted as one of its inseparable companions.

Beyond the commercial wars - where struggles such as control over 5G are one of the reasons that encourage them - huge areas of our planet follow their own path, using the same tools they used a decade ago for their educational establishments and that, surely, they will also use in the next one. And they do it because a lot of water will have to pass under the bridges or, better, many bits through the fiber optic links, updating the metaphor, so that the useful resilients are displaced.

And in this near future, the useful traditional will see new techniques arrive that will make faster what is already vertiginous today, but this will not prevent them from continuing to fulfill their fundamental role, which begins with writing as an initiatory rite: open the doors of the education and access to our culture.

Although we have already devoted special attention to the notebook in another edition, it is worth addressing it again to rethink its role and projections. We dare to ensure that if we did the same again in the medium term we would see it occupying, especially in education, a very important role thanks to its particular qualities, which are related to the importance of manual writing in the development of cognitive abilities, demonstrated throughout the centuries.

With the notebook as a central theme in this issue, we hope to convey, as always, what has happened in recent weeks in the sector, sharing with you different contents that tell us about our activity in the region and in the world.

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Daniel MillĂĄn (2019).

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The notebook and the challenge of the new era

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he - so human - tendency to think about the space in which we live as the totality, has led us to believe that the present is the same for everyone, with similar characteristics and projections. It would be worthwhile to appeal to an indicator to reflect on: that of users connected to the Internet at a global level, because it is not uncommon to see affirmations that overestimate them. It will be hard for some to believe, but those who have the privilege of being connected are little more than 50% of the inhabitants of our planet. It is true that those who already have their connection to the large network are those with the greatest purchasing power, located mostly in developed countries (which contribute the most of the world’s GDP). It is also true that networks are advancing and that in the next decade these numbers will have changed significantly, but for the dizzying time in which we live, the analysis of the present and the medium term is vital to define guidelines and strategies.

This brief introduction allows us to address what we might call useful resilience -the concept is ours- which are those that not only resist the passage of time but also adapt and find new spaces to develop. The two best examples are pencil and

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paper. Within this last one we have a vast family, ranging from the supports for art to the paper that modern printers use, and in it stands out a member, relatively young at the time - no more than 200 years - who has earned a place which is very difficult to move in the short term: the notebook.

countries, on the other hand, a very large school population continues to use - and will for a long time - pencils and notebooks for the very human initiation of writing. The countries we refer to, within our region, are more than half of the world’s population; the same group in which most of the little or not connected to the Internet are.

Many humans of this vast conglomerate of countries not only count the great network among their shortcomings, often they do not have basic services like water or electricity, at least permanently. For this reason, although there are touch-sensitive screens that dispense with the Internet, the possibilities of having one for each student and achieving something as simple as recharging it, lead to not taking them into account as instruments for the day in schools.

School and the first letters With the proliferation of electronic devices, which have cheapened its cost, the death or reduction of the traditional media used in the school for the first letters has been announced. In some places -particularly in the first world- we are already experimenting with tablets in the teaching of writing, looking to reproduce with digital screens and pencils the sensation of the original tools. In Finland, a country that sets the educational direction worldwide, they advance a little more in this digitizing direction and are experimenting with the learning and writing exercise on QWERTY keyboards or, what is the same, in those who have the traditional disposition that comes from the forgotten typewriters. What matters for Finnish educators is not manual writing, but the possibility of recording and decoding concepts.

What we describe is happening and advances, at a sure pace, anticipating what will most likely happen but, as we said at the beginning, the world is varied in needs and resources.

The examples that surpass the traditional tools not by chance are from the first world (Europe, United States). In emerging

Although we live in the best connected cities in Latin America, shortcomings such as those we point out are not far from existing in the neediest areas of its peripheries, or in remote parts of the geography of each country. The same happens in the less favored areas of many other emerging countries, which contribute to the world with more than 1,000 million children of school age.

The notebook then - and its inseparable partner the pencil - continue reigning in school spaces, particularly those in developing countries because these tools fully meet the objectives, have a very low cost and do not need energy or maintenance. This is very important in towns such as India, which have launched literacy campaigns that include hundreds of millions of people including children and adults.

We cannot fail to highlight a trend that is also entrenched among young professionals, which has in the Silicon Valley engineers probably their best expression. Despite having the most modern technology - of which many are creators - they prefer that their children be educated in alternative educational establishments - such as the Montessori, Waldorf or Lefebre Lever Methodology - that more than transmitting

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information and promoting the domain of new devices seeks that children get used to thinking, feeling and solving by themselves, using the most traditional tools that have the notebook as its fundamental support. Young scientists know, by their very position that allows them to anticipate in part the future, that the technology we are using today will not be tomorrow’s and that more important than immersing in the technological present is learning to learn, without being tied to a technology in particular.

It does not draw attention then that manufacturers of our countries -For example of Brazil- produce for each school season tens of millions of notebooks (42M in 2019) of the most diverse types, with covers and motifs that summon people of different ages and levels.

constitutes what is called circular economy. To meet this demand, different manufacturers use recycled paper in the production of their products, betting on the conservation of trees, source and origin of many paper products. There are those who go further in this direction and, following the example of Faber-Castelll in Brazil, cultivate their own forests to supply their production. Another particularly interesting direction is the production of paper using the lags of the sugar industry. In a similar way we can find notebooks that are made using banana peels that, if not used, could have ended up as garbage.

Without a doubt, the school and the first letters are the stronghold from which this resilient tool resists and is projected, but it is not the only space. Since its inception, it has found great friends among professionals and artists. Less faithful the first, who were adopting other forms of registration - a good example are journalists - the permanence in the hands of the latter is remarkable. Although today there are fewer writers who, as Hemingway did, write in notebooks, there are many plastics that outline projects and program works using their pages.

From the classic to the ecology We cannot forget another contemporary trend that favors these tools and we could call “the indisputable distinction of the classic� that leads many people to use exquisite writing instruments and media such as Moleskine notebooks, to make a difference and make notice their good taste and attachment for what their intrinsic value does not go out of fashion.

Ecology, at a time when the millennial generation already dominates the productive spaces, cannot be forgotten. For many user groups, the reuse of waste is very important and

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The alternatives posed by different companies at the environmental level, is not a minor issue or a set of slogans that allows you to sell better. Contemporary networks do not forgive and force promises to be fulfilled. A simple breach in the present can be transformed into a trending topic that, propagating at the speed of light, could affect more negatively than any phenomenon of nature.

A means in itself Schoolchildren today can hardly think of a time when notebook covers simply had a distinctive color and brand.

When he left the pose was to place the image of a hero or other illustration that, most of the time, evoked or a time or a place that had little to do with the user who carried it every day. They were times when the linings -not transparent- had an important role because they not only protected, but also personalized the notebook with colors and details.

The future of the notebook Rather than giving visible details in any catalog such as types of notebooks, sizes, type of scratch or other similar element, it is important that we ask ourselves about the future of this support in a region, ours, which houses more than 600 million people, of which no less than 150 million are of school age. It is a huge market, tremendously stratified, that offers particular development opportunities for school supplies such as those that are involved in learning processes.

Today, review the different collections of notebooks in the showcases leads us to make a fantastic journey, in which our companions are characters that come from music, film, the world of entertainment, toys or social networks. Covering a notebook, hiding what motivated the purchase is no longer an option for those who want to show them, unless the protector is transparent. The covers today transmit and reinforce brands and concepts, making them apparently invisible to those who see them every day and for hours. The latter is partly true but we have to broaden this statement: they stop seeing them at a conscious level, but they are there fulfilling their role of strengthening and reinforcement of what they transmit.

A cover then, is not only an attractive illustration, it is also a message. The franchisees are aware of this. They know that their brand, illustration, character, will contribute to the sale of the manufacturer, who will in turn boost the brand that carries the notebook by feeding it back. A round trip game that always benefits both parties, associating one’s success to the other.

With huge and modern urban centers, our region in some cities and areas has much in common with the first world but this should not be confused. With uneven development even in the most advanced countries, our America is inserted within the so-called emerging economies. Mainly exporters of raw materials and importers of processed products, we are the promise on the way to a development that seems never to finish. Therefore, what is stated here regarding the limitations of infrastructure and resources, which hold back the use of modern devices in all educational establishments of a country.

This favors traditional tools such as the notebook, but it is not the only thing that strengthens them as an alternative. The element of greater weight, in our opinion, is the slow evolution of educational systems, supported by guidelines from the previous century. This last, far from harming, gives life to the elements that have traditionally been used in education and project a horizon that will hardly change in the next five-year or decade. The change does not bring modernizing efforts by decree, generally well-intentioned, that have discredited new instruments, as happened with the installation of computers in schools in the last decade, when this was done without a clear purpose and without incorporating the new tools to a system that uses them in full, forgetting that technology is a means and not an end in itself. Before all this, there is a pair that has not stopped working and that is integrated with each level and task in teaching: the pencil and notebook, running without recharges and without any connection other than that provided by the nervous system that operates them.

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The notebook and its singular history We could go back to the first papers that met for any need, whether it is thematic, legal, artistic or other motivating to keep a group of sheets of paper together. In this search we could go more than two millennia and reach ancient China to find the first sheets of paper of which some evidence has been left.

We could argue, however, that most of these sheets groups were united, almost certainly, a posteriori, which would invalidate them as antecedents. We could investigate in another direction, going ahead in time, and observe that a book also has common elements with the product that interests us: they are sheets collated with a protective cover. Here we could object that the sheets meet once printed and that, although it was not unusual for notes to be recorded in the open spaces-a practice that currently survives-the main reason for the meeting

Guard sheet of the first protocol logbook and “El Sainete Viudo� notebook

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of the sheets was to preserve the work to which they belong, the one that gives them unity and justification. It is likely that someone has occurred to bind a book with blank pages, something that may also have happened by mistake, but if this happened was not to build a support with sheets attached, at least as we know today.

Although it is hard to believe, the idea of the modern notebook is relatively recent. According to different references, although some details are not needed, the merit of the creation of the contemporary notebook should be attributed to the Australian bookseller J.A. Birchall (his full name and biographical information are not known). It is known that he lived between two centuries: mid-nineteenth and early twentieth, and that his bookstore, which evidently had an ancestor, would have been founded in 1844.

J. A. Birchall, was the first to gather several papers and attach them to a piece of cardboard, instead of leaving it as a pile of loose sheets.

Birchall folded a folio in order to obtain four sheets per side, which it is known as cuaterno, cisternio or quaternion, which gave the name to a product that included, as a great novelty, a cover from side to side, also attaching the leaves at the top.

historical moment. As we said at the beginning, we tend to evaluate everything from our circumstance, forgetting that we are the result of a long process. There have been different moments in this, such as the one that Birchall lived, when compulsory and free education was not a consecrated right and most of the people were illiterate.

A quaternion formed by the method of embedded notebooks and a quaternion formed by the method of raised notebooks

With a growing industrialization, the nineteenth century evolved and born, almost together with our current countries, the educational systems of which we are heirs.

It is said that Birchall would have created the notebook in 1902, almost at the same time that serial production took hold as an alternative in the world (the legendary Ford T is an example that we always use to exemplify it). From In the part of the spine, near the head, the perforations made for the “staples�, at different heights, which were not reused by the binder can be clearly seen.

To illustrate what we have just said, let’s say that what our bookseller conceives is what we would now identify as a notebook, a name that later became very popular in many languages, particularly in English - notepad - and that has inherited its name to modern electronic devices.

It could be thought that a product like this should have appeared before and that the legend of its invention is not credible. If we think for a moment, however, all this makes a lot of sense if we link its appearance with the

the time when the mass production of products begins and that the new literate generations begin to demand support is the Birchall notebook that, seen from this perspective, is a worthy son of his time.

Notepad version 1 and Notepad version 2

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ACCO Brands: Celebrating Versatility of the Notebook

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n today’s busy technology driven world, an old friend remains a constant. The Notebook. For generations, ACCO’s broad array of brands including Mead, Five Star, Tilibra, and most recently Barrilito have supported hundreds of millions of students through their educational pathway to adulthood. From early education to University, these brands have delivered the notebooks that have been part of the every school day. And, more recently, the company has marketed additional notebook brands targeting adults and business people. Cambridge and ATA-GLANCE brands pick up where the school notebooks end for a clear transition through adulthood.

Their value is limitless. In fact, the notebook could be considered as one of the original customizable products.

The minimal printing on paper allows the user to use it “their” way. Research has shown that not all people learn and retain information the same way. Certainly, you can go on line and find many proven methods for notetaking but the fact of the matter is, the majority of individuals use a special technique that is as unique as they are. The next time you are in a library, a coffee shop, a classroom or a meeting, take a look at people around you. There is a good chance they are using a notebook and what they write and how they write in that notebook may look foreign to you but is a reflection of their method. Color coding, indenting, bulletizing, journaling, and list making are all techniques you may find but all have a common objective. That objective is to get things out of one’s mind and on paper. In doing so, the user learns more, plans better, retains information in greater detail and generally feels more relaxed by getting things out of their mind and on paper so they can focus on the task at hand.

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Additionally, the notebook becomes an important study partner for students and a reference guide to business people. In fact, many individuals will archive their notebooks for years on end. They become part of who they are and are often times referred to as my “Bible” or my “Lifeline”.

So, how does a paper based product remain relevant today with all the technology options? The fact is the notebook has thrived as our lives become busier and information confronts us from all directions. It’s a great tool for information management. Where smart phones and tablets fall short, notebooks thrive. The ability to customize to your unique style, easily and quickly navigate through pages of information in an instant and economically provide a way to express one’s own style via a myriad of colors, materials and sizes are just a few ways the notebook compliments technology.

Finally, a benefit to a re-seller of the notebook category is the multiple purchases consumers make throughout the year. The category spikes during back-to school and the new- year but provides an opportunity for everyday sales as well.

ACCO brands is committed to retailers and consumers alike in bringing you a broad array of notebooks for all consumer types and with a wide spectrum of price points.

Contact your ACCO brands sales representative or visit www.accobrands.com for more information.

Marfil, a smart

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Marfil’s Showroom (facilities of Marfil / Soledad- Colombia) More than 1,200 References make up the Marfil’s portfolio, becoming an ideal supplier for the paper industry.

Perfect balance between quality, design and price

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constant process of innovation and learning, to produce a broad portfolio of solutions in school and office products, has made Marfil one of the options with the greatest potential in the market. Its young and trendy designs, together with its pricing strategy aimed at all types of audiences, identify the brand as the perfect balance between quality, design and price.

Founded 23 years ago, Marfil emerged as an alternative solution of proven quality in the Colombian market of academic notebooks and in the manufacturing and marketing of other products aimed at the school and office sector. In this way, little by little it was consolidating a portfolio that includes more than 1,200 references and is constantly growing according to the needs of the market. Tempera, vinyl, glues, colors, markers, pens, pencils, concealers, scissors, folders, staplers and punchers are among the products that today complement that initial portfolio of notebooks.

The Colombian company operates with high-tech machinery and systematized processes for the elaboration of its products in its two production plants. Marfil’s progress is also evidenced in its staff consists of 700 employees who with their experience and professionalism contribute to the processes of elaboration and development.

Marifl is already in several Latin American countries and projects its international growth with the manufacture of products to export to countries such as Panama, Costa Rica and Venezuela, without losing sight of the North American market.

Marfil’s Industrial Park (Installations Marfil / Soledad- Colombia) 35,000 m2 make up the area of ​​the Marfil’s facilities where more than 700 qualified Colombian collaborators work to support the national and international operation.

Diversity of presentations of notebooks for all ages, tastes and budgets; from the economic notebook to the Mid-Range with innovative finishes.

Between design and functionality In our day to day we forget the importance of objects as indispensable as a pen or notebook. Neither technology, with its advances and innovations, has been able to replace the role of these products, which are necessary at different stages: childhood, school, university, professional life and adulthood.

Marfil is aware that the world evolves every day, growing and evolving to serve it. It has a versatile style that offers many different designs, always taking into account the tastes, needs and budget of its customers, always offering the best quality, in all its references. Therefore, their products are recognized by children, teens and adults.

Marfil is consolidated as one of the actors with the best projection with a prominent leadership in the categories in which it participates. Its expansion plan this year will be accompanied by new strategies.

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Ă ngel Estrada, a century and a half attending the classrooms of our region

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ith more than 145 years of life, Angel Estrada continues to maintain what has always differentiated it: the excellent quality of its products, commitment and permanent innovation. While the brand serves the school and office market very well, its closeness to the classroom allows it to be recognized by everyone from the first years of training. His particular way of seeing and cultivating his markets has allowed him to go beyond the borders of his country of origin and now reaches all of Latin America and also the United States.

Particularly noteworthy in its offer is the wide variety of designs in notebooks, ranging from traditional to the coolest, covering with excellence both aesthetic and technical aspects and offering high quality covers and sheets. Do not neglect the fashion trends to which a large dose of creativity is added.

Taking care of its different types of users, brands such as Arte y Apuntes serve the segment that can pay more.

America and My Notes, on the other hand, offer economic alternatives. Both Art and Notes have 70g sheets, internal sheet and different types of covers such as polypropylene, semi-rigid and rigid, among others. Within Art are also the licenses of recognized artists, both local and international. My Notes, on the other hand, offers 63g sheets and has hard and flexible cover notebooks.

For the public school, Ă ngel Estrada has Rivadavia, his legendary brand, recognized and recommended by Argentine teachers since 1917. Focused on the needs of the classroom, Rivadavia offers cover-lined notebooks in vinyl cover, with 88 gr sheets and two measurement formats (16x21 and 19x23.5 cm), with traditional colors or polka dots.

The attributes of Rivadavia differentiate it and explain its permanence and recognition:

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This emblematic notebook brand is produced with forest sources that have FSC® certification since 2009. To this is added an excellent physical composition of the raw material, which gives it its recognized quality and strength. What was exposed for Rivadavía could also be predicated on Laprida, a brand that has traveled the same route as the first and that has an equivalent assortment.

• Its high grammage allows you to erase and rewrite without damaging the sheet.

• Its roughness on the surface of its sheets allows any writing instrument.

• The exclusive watermark authenticity and quality.

guarantees

• The classic matt white color does not tire the eye or reflect UV rays, as confirmed by the Argentine Society of Ophthalmology.

• The extra white option, meets the needs of all consumers.

• Its spare parts, with protective band, have greater resistance to perforations and offer durability in its sheets.

• In notebooks, your traditional stitched binding system gives you greater durability and resistance to the product.

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The ZigZag book by Hahnemühle impacts urban art

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cm) or portrait A5 and A6. The watercolor paper has a

urban artists and has presented his ZigZag book.

fine grain surface on both sides and is perfectly suitable

ahnemühle, always attentive to the requirements of artists since 1584, has listened to the requests of

There are 18 pages of the best watercolor paper - folded in accordion format - that provide unlimited creative possibilities. Whether the giraffe with the longest neck, the widest panorama or a pictorial image in the style of Instagram, the ZigZag book can do it all. Ideal for urban artists, daily painters and watercolor fanatics, this robust sketchbook is perfect for those who like to paint and draw while traveling.

The ZigZag book is available in square format (14 x 14

for all wet painting techniques with a brush or ballpoint pen. The weight of 300 g / m² guarantees stability and, thanks to the size of the surface, the colors flow easily and can be lifted without problems. The paper is resistant to erasure and the masking liquid and tapes are removed without leaving residues.

Large and sturdy book covers help protect the content.

Due to its durable cover, the ZigZag book is prepared to face external influences. You can use a striking red band in the upper right corner to close the book securely. The rooster on the back underscores the exclusivity of Hahnemühle’s creative dexterity.

Gris030, The Berlin Urban Sketcher has already tested the book: “The paper is thick enough and all the folding is absolutely free of waves, even with lots of water, interesting folding, so you can always paint directly on one level. It is available for every challenge”, he said.

All the information about the ingenious watercolors book is available on the company’s website (www. hahnemuehle.com) as well as its channels on the different social networks.

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Organisation by Global Notes

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lobal Notes – a division of AMC AG – has nearly 30 years of experience in the sticky notes industry and guarantees the high quality standards that are associated with “Made in Germany”.

Over the years, Global Notes has become a modern manufacturer of sticky notes, these includes a wide assortment, high-quality products and continuous innovations. Since 2013, Global Notes has been represented in the creative sector with products for creative minds in every age.

The core competence of sticky note production is also the special feature of inFO Creative products. Sticky notes have an ultra-sensitive adhesive, are removable without leaving any residue and can be repositioned repeatedly without losing adhesion. This is due to the solvent-free and water-based special adhesive.

Self-adhesive KANBAN – board

inFO Power Notes – for tough challenges Global Notes has launched its new Power Notes in various colors and shapes. Sticky notes with triple adhesive force compared to the standard range. The Power Notes are ideally suited for special requirements that go beyond the usual use of a sticky note. This includes, for example, adhesion to special substrates such as rough walls or leather surfaces. The new Power Notes can also easily cope with a powerful draught of an open window.

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Another novelty that Global Notes introduced shortly is the self-adhesive Kanban-Board – one of the most popular tool in project management for increasing the productivity by visualize tasks and workflows. With the self-adhesive Kanban board by Global Notes, task organization becomes easy and efficient. Note them briefly and concisely on the small supplied sticky notes and prioritize them in color.

The workflow starts from left to right. Never lose track of the work in progress. The Kanban board is perfect for scheduling daily business, doing a specific project, or tracking the progress of a team. It´s simply made for improving work and it helps to getting it done.

Discover the world of sticky notes and self-adhesive applications. For further information about the company and its products, just visit the homepage: www.globalnotes.de

Suitable for hard challenges.

Power Notes!

More than a sticky note!

For more detailed information visit: www.globalnotes.de or contact Peter Czemetschka pc@globalnotes.de facebook.com/AMCGlobalNotes

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GLOBAL NOTES - a division of AMC AG Advanced Methods of Coating

An everlasting piece of art‌ Or not?

By: MartĂ­n Arzate Latin America Marketing Analyst Pelikan MĂŠxico S.A. of CV.

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ecorate a cup? Customize your favorite clothing item?

Make a stained glass window? With Markatodo your imagination is the limit, since the possibilities of creating crafts with unique details will be endless. It is a multifunctional marker with pigmented water based ink ideal for applying on any surface and obtaining different finishing and incredible results.

On the other hand, if what you are looking for is to try different colors and techniques with the freedom to correct it countless times, the ideal surfaces for you are glass, metal, acetate, some plastics and all that smooth surface (not porous) since a Wet cloth will be enough to erase again and again and continue to exploit your creativity.

Porous surfaces such as cardboard, fabric, ceramics, foam and various types of paper will become the perfect canvas to permanently capture any note or design.

Dare to try our Markatodo and discover the huge number of applications they may have.

On cloth

On plastic

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Schneider, committed to the environment

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he “Fridays for future” movement inspires thousands of people to go to the streets to demonstrate against climate change. Internationally, it is estimated that 1.5 million people gathered in more than 1,600 cities in hundreds of countries to support this demonstration.

The manufacturer of writing instruments Schneider supports the mobilization and has taken different measures to favor it. Environmental protection is anchored in Schneider’s policy and has been carried out for many years. According to the German producer, all companies can make an important contribution to climate protection.

Recently, Schneider has been nominated for the prestigious German Sustainability Award and, therefore, has been recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in its home country. This award is the most important in the ecology and sustainability fields. It is awarded by a federal government foundation and distinguishes companies that satisfactorily meet ecological and social challenges. Since 2008, it is awarded annually to companies in all sectors that have successfully committed to sustainable management and / or production.

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“Schneider is a family business, founded in 1938, which attaches great importance to sustainable and environmentally friendly production. For 20 years, the company uses regenerative energy sources and numerous products are manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. For this, Schneider is based, among other things, on regionality: the company researches, develops and produces exclusively in Germany. In order to control sustainable production, Schneider includes in this control, all phases of work in its own company, such as developing its own ink since 2018. In terms of mobility, the company is also on a sustainable path: Since 2012, a bicycle rental concept for employees has saved more than 400,000 km of car use. By the end of 2019, it will be reduced by another 20,000 km. through three new additional videoconference rooms that will be used instead of making trips to the second production site in eastern Germany”, said the jury of experts, justifying the nomination.

In Schneider, for their part, they thanked the recognition: “We are very happy with the nomination and proud to be recognized as a sustainable company, despite being a producer that processes plastics, metals and chemicals, in other words, sectors for that sustainability represents a great challenge”.

At a time when very few people thought about environmental issues, Schneider was a pioneer in analyzing their production in the face of these problems and began to change many things to have a production that respects the environment. In 1998 it was the first and only company in the sector to obtain

certification according to EMAS regulations, the strictest worldwide in terms of eco-management.

During all these years Schneider has constantly invested in reducing CO2 emissions in all areas of the company.

EMAS requires compliance with its highly strict requirements even more than, for example, ISO 14.001. The objective is a continuous process of improvement in environmental performance. In relation to the quantity of products, Schneider has been able to reduce the amount of emissions by 80% in the last 10 years.

This was achieved, in particular, by huge energy savings and the change of electricity from renewable energy. Today, Schneider production plants are among the most advanced in terms of environmental protection.

Also in the product assortment there were many changes in the past years and Schneider marked many milestones such as, for example, the launch of the Link-It fineliners / markers and pens, the colorful Line-Up fineliner, or the Slider Xite pen, whose structures are made of biological base with 88% bioplastic. It also has a series of recycled plastic products such as the Breeze roller or several of the markers. In addition, it compensates for the emissions caused by the production of various products, such as the famous Slider pens, supporting an environmental protection project. Based on this compensation, the Slider series is certified as neutral CO2.

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Brazil: Growth in the country will increase tools’ sales According to a study carried out by the FCDLESP (Federação das Câmaras de Directos Lojistas do Estado de São Paulo), sales of school supplies would grow 4.5% this year.

The optimistic forecasts are affirmed in the revealed by the retailers and in the projections planned for the country: “The projection of this year’s economy’s growth is positive.

According to the information from the Central Bank there is a forecast of 2.4% increase. This portrays an optimistic scenario for the merchants, mainly in this back to school season, because it generates a growth in the sales of this sector “, affirmed the president of the FCDLESP, Mauricio Stainoff (Photo).

It is expected that electronic commerce will become, increasingly, an ally of the sector, complementing sales in stores to be always available and offer different payment methods.

Argentina: Digital platform locates discounts on school supplies As it happens in other countries, in Argentina there are also platforms dedicated to the collection and prioritization of online supplies offers, which have played a very important role in this season where prices have been defining.

This is the case of Kimbino, an international digital portal that publishes updated brochures of the most important retailers in the country. By entering a simple search string as “namedistributor offers”, you can get a list with discounts at stores of that company nationwide. It is an alternative that decreases search times, eliminates paper waste, and helps to optimize the budget.

In some specific cases it is possible to locate with Kimbino broad lists focused on the back to school season, with dozens of items such as clothing, school supplies, and other accessories, at much lower prices than those of the competition. In other cases, the offer specializes in one entry or another.

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3M promotes regional competition for university students Organized by 3M, Invent a New Future is a regional contest that motivates young students to demonstrate their skills and live the experience of facing the challenges that professionals in a company solve daily.

Applicants must be of legal age and must be seniors or first year post-graduates from related careers: engineering, science, technology, sales, marketing, administration, finance, communication or logistics.

This contest, which closed its registrations on March 31st, brought together participants from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic. The regional final will be held in Costa Rica in July and will award the first prize with a six-month mentoring within the company, with the support and guidance of professionals and senior executives of 3M. “Invent a New Future Challenge is an initiative born from our conviction that every problem has a solution. We seek to encourage curiosity and innovation in students, so that with a question like: “What would happen if?” they can unleash their creativity so that their ideas can make a difference, “said Anna Czarnocka, Talent Acquisition Manager of 3M Mexico.

Reciclatón, an HP campaign in 4 countries The North American company promoted a recycling initiative -Reciclatón- with the aim of encouraging recycling as an inescapable component of the so-called circular economy.

The campaign, which was held in Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and Puerto Rico, collected HP printing supplies, toners and used ink cartridges. Reciclatón is part of a larger initiative called HP Planet Partners that operates in more than 70 countries around the world and, since 2000, has allowed the use of more than 99 million kilograms of recycled cartridges in the manufacture of new ink cartridges and HP toners.

With HP Planet Partners, an example is given of what the circular economy means: a production model in which waste material can be reused to create new products that reduce the environmental footprint of the production of goods and, at the same time, time, reduce the generation of waste.

With the HP program, customers have returned more than 735 million cartridges to HP for further recycling.

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Argentina: Despite the Care Prices initiative, the cost of the school supplies increases Prices Care is an initiative of the Ministry of Production and Labor to which different producers and distributors adhere. The objective is to maintain a price list that offers alternatives that link quality with affordable prices.

The initiative, although it is valuable for its support to the consumer, has not been able to maintain prices that do not increase, particularly in school supplies. The latter have registered in the last 6 months increases that triple the initial cost of some items.

According to some recognized brands, the offer would have become unsustainable, especially in imported products, while taking into account that locally produced products are also hit by the exchange rate when they use imported inputs.

The Ministry of Commerce has acknowledged the problem and said that “companies put their own and do their accounts. We negotiate with them and if the price of a product goes through the roof and cannot be maintained, it is replaced by a similar product. “

Suzano is chosen as one of the 50 most beloved companies in Brazil Suzano was chosen for the second time by the “Love Mondays” ranking, as one of the companies most loved by its employees.

“Love Mondays” is a platform that collects spontaneous and anonymous evaluations about the professional satisfaction of employees in relation to the companies in which they work.

Suzano obtained a general satisfaction rating of 4.15 on a scale of 1 to 5.

The ranking considers the opinion of officials and former officials of more than 153,000 companies throughout the country. The final position is determined according to the general satisfaction score recorded by the collaborators, based on four criteria: quality of life, career opportunity, company culture and compensation and benefits. Suzano stood out above all in the categories Compensation and Benefits (note of 4.19) and Culture of the Company (note of 4.01).

In addition, “Love Mondays” also analyzes the percentage of people who would recommend to a friend the company in which they work. In the case of Suzano, that index stayed at 93%.

“This recognition reflects the importance that our collaborators give to the care we have with people. We will work to improve even more, now in this new Suzano, where opportunities for growth and innovation will be even greater, “said Christian Orglmeister, Suzano’s Strategy Executive Director, People, Communication, IT and Digital.

On January 14, Suzano Papel y Celulosa concluded the merger of operations with Fibria, an operation announced in March 2018 that resulted in the creation of Suzano, the company’s new brand.

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ONE MILLION WORDS IN A POCKET Kaweco writing instruments stand for quality and design.

Tried and trusted products are made with love and cleverness, while using modern materials and colours - since 1883.

In 1911 something remarkable by the name of Kaweco Sport was created. A pocket fountain pen that could be carried everywhere.

It only measured 10.5 cm when closed, but when the cap was mounted on top of the barrel it grew to a standard sized pen. Now the series SKYLINE Sport is also available in the modern colour Fox as picture right.

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Peru: Local market compensates for low exports of Faber-Castell For Faber Castell, Peru is a very important market both for the local demand for its products and for its exports, which meet the demand, first of all, of other Latin American countries.

At the local level, it is common for small booksellers to use the brand to attract customers, sacrificing margins that offset the sale of other items. This is confirmed by the market share of FaberCastell, which in some products such as pens reaches 80% and which allows its average participation to be 60%.

Despite the decrease in exports that are mainly directed towards Latin America, the local subsidiary has not stopped growing and this year it expects to do so by approximately 8%, affirmed in the school campaign.

“Unfortunately the export has decreased slightly, in view of the lower purchases of our main markets [especially Venezuela]. But, the improvement of the local business has compensated for the fall in exports, “said Fernando Cabrera (Photo), general manager of Faber Castell Peruana. “We hope to grow an approximate of 8%, driven by the novelties of products that we have launched as the new lines of colors (ecolápices faces & colors, with six skin tones); markers (in pastels and neon) and pens, “he added.

Ecuador: The use of plastic in school supplies is regulated In a measure that has been recognized and highlighted by the United Nations, Ecuador decided to regulate the use of plastic in school materials.

The measure, which has been applied in Ecuadorian territory since the end of last year, indicates that fiscal, private, and municipal educational establishments and different education offerings of the Ecuadorian Educational System will not be able to request single-use, disposable, non-recyclable plastic materials in the country’s list of school supplies, and for any school activity, because they are considered highly polluting.

“This is the demonstration that the concern of the environment and the eradication of the abuse of plastics of a single use is born from the participation of the people and states willing to become an important part of a solution that, in addition, is in full agreement with the global actions of the elimination of non-recyclable materials, recommended by the United Nations Environment Program, “said Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Photo), president of the UN General Assembly.

The measure promoted in Ecuador also prohibits the use of plastic utensils made of polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and its derivatives, in bars and school restaurants. It also regulates the sale of any type of prepared foods and beverages that use plastic materials in cutlery, glasses, cups, covers, bottles, food containers and food wrappers, among others.

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Mexico: Next school year could start without books Changes in the contracting system have led to an unusual situation in the provision of textbooks by the State, paralyzing the activity.

Just four months before the beginning of classes, suppliers for the 200,000 million textbooks have not yet been defined, a responsibility that was previously the responsibility of the National Commission of Free Textbooks (Conaliteg) and which is now the responsibility of the Officer of the Ministry of Finance, which makes purchases through a new modality called OSD (Subsequent Discounts). This entity launched a call in March to seek the best prices but the government rejected the proposals on 10 occasions and then declared the call canceled.

“A tender was made to compete with the books, it was declared canceled, since they are not the prices that the government intends, today there has been no communication with them ... 10 times they changed the ruling, it is no longer deferred, it is already canceled “, clarified the representative of one of the printers in Puebla.

In the previous modality it was the same Conaliteg that delivered the supplies to the printers for the creation of the copies, now the producers must be in charge of the whole process.

“Previously we as printers only used the book; that is, we only put the impression and Conaliteg gave us all the supplies to be able to print, all the supplies, paper, boxes and pallets ... Now in this tender that has been left, we as printers are putting all the inputs apart from the printing, that increases the costs because the paper represents 70 or 80 percent of the total value of the book, “explained the representative of a printer in the State of Mexico.

In a way with no way out, the big losers would be the Mexican children who, if the current situation continues, will not have their textbooks this year.

Antalis will market Tesa Tape in Peru Through a recent agreement, the French company Antalis will market Tesa Tape products in Peru.

Antalis structures its businesses from papers, graphic printing, supplies, viscom and packaging, so the new alliance is an interesting turn in its strategy, particularly the one that it implements in our region.

“This partnership brings Antalis the opportunity to increase our portfolio and that of Tesa through our channels. We are sure that in a short time the success of this work will be reflected, “explained Pablo Figallo (Photo), country manager of Antalis.

On the other hand, Henry González, from Tesa Tape, expressed that “we are looking for strategic growth in Peru. We trust that through our partnership with Antalis many people can use our adhesive film solutions. Our strategic business development is based on partnering with leading marketers to generate value in the countries where the brand focuses its attention “.

Tesa Tape began its journey in Germany but today its presence covers Europe, Asia and Latin America with more than 6,500 adhesive applications.

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Girls and boys of SOS Children’s Villages in Peru participated in creative laboratory With the support of CreatiLab, the creative laboratory of FaberCastell, the children of the SOS Social Center town of Carabayllo, north of Lima, were able to enjoy a day full of creativity.

The four seasons of CreativeLab, Creati-Max, Creati-Ciencia, Creati-Toon and also the Down Mill Factory were visited by children accompanied by their parents, participating in different experiments.

Victoria Hugo, Director of the Zárate Program of Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru highlighted the importance of this type of initiatives where companies contribute directly to the integral development of girls and boys through recreation and education experiences.

Ricardo Tomas, head of the School Line of Faber-Castell, highlighted the commitment of the German brand to learning, which translates into different actions that promote it.

Edding grows despite the hyperinflation that affects its Argentine subsidiary The year that ended was growth for the writing instrument manufacturer, with a solid performance in both total sales and profits.

This is expressed in its annual report in which it specifies that its sales amounted to € 141 million (US $ 159 million), highlighting its local market, Germany, where growth was above 7%.

Earnings before taxes (EBIT) totaled € 13.1 million, an increase of 9% over the previous period. These could have been -as well as the total sales- significantly higher, but were affected by different adjustments made to the operation of its Argentine subsidiary, affected by hyperinflation.

For 2019, Edding anticipated that it expects a moderate increase in both sales and earnings.

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Ecuador: The union of small paper mills enhances its offer A new school season for the Costa Region remember that this country has two cycles: coast and highland - they transform Guayaquil’s already overactive downtown streets, particularly those of the sector known as “Cuatro Manzanas”.

Although the start of classes is staggered, both the parents of students who start immediately and those who will do it later, are completing their school supplies lists.

One modality, present almost always but enhanced with the current means of communication, allows small merchants to assemble complex packages that go beyond what they have in existence. Coordinating with colleagues, they give each client what they need, completing their offer with that of neighboring businesses.

“In one place we send the complete list because we help each other, while in the bookstores they sell only what they have in stock,” says a saleswoman in a central position. “The lists of school supplies are cheaper, they are about USD 25; while those of students in kindergarten and initial can exceed 70 or 80, “he adds.

The imagination, powered by technology, allows small retailers to meet their customers’ expectations in terms of prices and variety. An example that could be transformed, through digital platform, into a permanent system and with the possibility of future development.

Staples Argentina strengthens all its channels Pioneer of online sales in Argentina, Staples makes the bulk of its turnover thanks to the large network. This favorable position, however, does not prevent it from continuing to strengthen its physical stores or traditional telephone sales.

The above is demonstrated by the recent opening of its shop in the north district, in the area where it was for more than a decade the premises of the company. These openings are part of a plan that will be executed in the coming months: “The idea is to continue expanding stores by 2020 to expand the coverage of the premises we already have in CABA and the province of Buenos Aires. To date we have 18 in total, “said Vanesa Castro, Marketing Manager of Staples Argentina.

“This new location, which will be open from Monday to Sunday, has an important copy center, very sought after by university students. And the company’s strategy is to continue being omnichannel, so that the customer can choose to buy in person as well as online and on the phone, “added Castro.

The store of Barrio Norte will also offer services, following a trend that had already implemented this company and that is increasingly affirmed in the sector.

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Ecuador: De Prati and his varied offer for the back to school season With the beginning of the school season in the Ecuadorian Coast Region, the importance of finding from clothes to electronic equipment in a place that transmits confidence, becomes an advantage for some retailers like De Prati, one of the traditional options in that country.

In this chain it is possible to find from school supplies such as backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil cases to fashion or technology.

With multiple payment options including direct credit. The retailer does not neglect the online sale, which has been developing in the last decade enabling the availability of its offer 24 hrs. “ The customer is the center of our business strategy and who guides each of the actions we take as a company. Through this reformed, solid and flexible platform, the online shopping experience of our customers will be optimized “, explained Jessica Dávila, Manager of Electronic Commerce of De Prati.

The De Prati chain, founded in Guayaquil 75 years ago, has 24 warehouses in the main cities of the country such as Quito, Cuenca, Manta, Ambato and Machala, among others.

Comic Con Chile will gather important local and international artists With the important support of Faber Castell, the meeting will have the participation of more than 100 illustrators -local and international- who can be contacted directly in the Artist Alley of this event.

An “Artist Alley” is an area specially reserved for authors within a comic lounge, where they themselves attend and sell their original work, often offering limited editions. It is very important in that it encourages direct and personalized treatment between creators and the public.

Among the local artists we can mention Bianco Flores, Blade Zeta, Christian Luco, PinkMey and Matias Haakok, La Grieta and Roy Hunter, among others. Among the international participants are Noah Scnapp from the Stranger Thing series and Mario Castañeda, a Mexican actor who has doubled the voice of Goku in the Latin version of the Dragon Ball saga for 30 years.

Comic Con Chile will take place at Espacio Riesco in Santiago from June 7 and will offer three intense days that will include, in addition to the exhibitions of the invited artists, television, film and videogame spaces.

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Chile: Important presence of Bi-silque in the market Represented in Chile by Faxon Chile SpA, the Portuguese company has had an important growth in this market in the last five years, period that coincides with the time that the local company represents it.

Founded in 2010, Faxon, chaired by Ignacio Silva, is a company that represents and distributes high-end office products of European and North American origin, including brands such as Targus, Durable, Floortex and BiOffice - Bisilque.

With a work that is clearly noticeable, the representative of Bi-silque in the local market has extended the presence of the brand, which is present in the showcases of the most important distributors in Chile such as Surti Ventas, Prisa Depot, Red Office, among others.

It is important to highlight that the European brand has had a growth of close to 90% in the year that ended, a positive fact that it expects to repeat in the world and in the Latin American markets in particular.

Brazil: Foroni, record sales and environmental responsibility In the last school season, the Brazilian company Foroni surpassed its own brand and reached an incredible 42 million notebooks sold.

The manufacturer does not neglect its customers and its modern requirements. Its extensive portfolio includes more than 70 lines, manufactured following strict quality guidelines and with options that meet multiple needs.

Foroni has FSC certification, which guarantees that its processes are respectful of the environment and socially correct. Added to this is the promotion of ecologically responsible crops, the careful selection of waste and the recycling of paper, among other actions.

Founded more than 95 years ago in SĂŁo Paulo, this company has been increasing the number of notebooks sold each year. Its omnichannel strategy plays a fundamental role in its physical sales outlets - more than 6000 in all of Brazil - and also its online presence, which is increasingly productive and which presents attractive options for its buyers.

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Mexico: Office Depot presented the most important Festival Gamer in the country Presented by Office Depot Mexico, it was developed in the Lewis Warehouse of the Fundidora Park in the city of Monterrey, the largest Gamer Festival in Mexico.

The event was 100% familiar and extended for two days on May 18 and 19. It had multiple activities already included in the access tickets, so the families did not need to spend even one peso more to participate.

Children under 10 had free entry.

The activities included a wide variety of video game titles (arcade, battleroyal, moba, fight, FIFA, etc.) and even competitions in tournaments with professional scenarios, which allowed to obtain great battle rewards.

Additionally, attendees could also meet and live with their favorite streamers and gamers such as Alkapon3 and Arigameplays, among many others, only presenting their ticket.

Honduras: Second edition of the School Fair The second edition of the School Fair of Honduras was held on Saturday, May 25, at the Convention Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of CortĂŠs (CCIC), in the city of San Pedro Sula.

The exhibition is an initiative of Diario La Prensa to show the general public the best options in school materials and services.

Confirming what had happened in the first edition, version 2019 of School Fair was a resounding success.

This year companies such as Acosa, Useful of Honduras, Western International, Diunsa, Larach & Co., Central American Bilingual Liceo, Pepe Jeans / Intermoda, Washington Academy, Cable Color, Imasa, Sampedrano Cultural Center, Episcopal School, The Good Shepherd, Montessori Nursery participated , Albert Einstein International School and QuĂ­micos Macdel, among other suppliers of products and services.

This second edition had more educational offers, centers with extracurricular activities and more financing entities, tools and accessories, technology areas, all activities that received the best reception.

In addition to the exhibition, the School Fair had spaces for games, training and entertainment for the little ones to enjoy while their parents informed about the different proposals.

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Office Depot Mexico boosts Grupo Gigante With a local economy with a perspective of meager growth, Grupo Gigante’s businesses do not stop and see a favorable outlook for this year, particularly its Office Depot stores.

The chain of bookstores operated by Gigante contributed with 78% of the group’s income. Added to this is its chain of Toks restaurants with 14%, which has just been boosted by the incorporation of a new partner -Shake Shack Enterprise- that will support the development of this food business.

In a complex scenario but with a clear growth of online sales, Gigante also intends to develop its e-commerce alternatives, which will seek to gain a privileged place within the group’s activity.

Grupo Gigante operates 555 Office Depot stores, 206 Toks, 62 Petco, 20 Panda Express and 20 Home Store.

Fisher-Price joins Tai Loy to open its first store in Peru Fisher Price, in partnership with Tai Loy, has just opened its second global store in the Peruvian capital.

The Fisher – Price Store, located in the Caminos del Inca shopping center in Surco, offers products that, through play, stimulation and learning, encourage early childhood development. With a wide variety of accessories and exclusive utensils of the brand, which include its iconic items, the place also offers other products such as toys, cribs, diapers, clothes, strollers, car seats and inflatables. All these products are made with the highest quality materials that guarantee the well-being of children.

Since 1930, Fisher – Price has been recognized for its innovation, quality and reliability, a promise that has been maintained over time and that today extends to Peruvian families by putting closer toys and products of this brand. To the prestige and quality of the North American brand joins the efficiency of Tai Loy, with more than 54 years of experience that allow it to operate throughout the Peruvian territory with its almost one hundred stores.

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Tilibra presented its collections at Expo Disney 2019 in São Paulo Tilibra presented at Expo Disney 2019 in São Paulo its collections related to the North American brand. The manufacturer, who relies particularly on the attraction of its characters, integrates them into different product lines.

Among the Tilibra collections with Disney products, the launch for the Back to School Classes 2019, which includes characters from the legendary North American cartoonist, both in their university notebooks and in school notebooks, brochure, cartography and design. The characters are also present in their stickers, decorated stickers and coloring sheets, among other products.

It’s already the 12th. edition of this exhibition, which aims to present business opportunities with the brand’s license and with the participation of more than 100 exhibitors.

The exhibition took place at the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo, a space of 6,000 m2 that was decorated especially for the occasion with themes related to Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. The exhibitors were grouped as manufacturers of clothing products as well as distributors of toys, electronics, publications, food items, personal hygiene items and stationery and party items.

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Dello reaffirms its commitment to the organization of all spaces

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ith more than 45 years in the market, Dello is a reference brand in the production of solutions for organization, such as folders, files and organizers of table and boxes. The company reaffirms its commitment to this task by offering its customers a line of more than 1,000 items, perfect for the office, school and home.

Quality, cost-benefit and design are some of the characteristics of Dello’s products. A manufacturer concerned about the quality and contemporary trends, which guide the development of their products. These have ISO 9001 certification, a group of technical standards that establish a quality management model.

The extensive school and office line always increases with novelties, fashion tones and market requirements. In 2018, responding to the demand, Dello introduced in its portfolio the PROTĂŠA line, developed for the organization of homes with beautiful products signed by important artists from Brazil.

To meet an increasingly demanding demand, the company has state-of-the-art machines, which offer a perfect final result that guarantees the satisfaction of its customers. In its modern facilities, 500 employees work, in a space that foresees growth with a useful area of 10,000 m2.

Dello has presence throughout the national territory of Brazil and is also present in several Latin American markets. Its development plan hopes to achieve worldwide recognition in the medium term.

Among the products of this manufacturer you can find organizer boxes, hanging folders, files, holders, plastic staples, folders 3 flaps, accordion folders, briefcases, tables, rules, magazine and notice boards. As there are always products under development, announcements are expected shortly to communicate their availability.

Contact: Roger Planas Buil Export Manager +55 11 99930-7721 export@dello.com.br Skype: roger.planas.buil www.dello.com.br

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NURGUN LTD. Stationery & promotion products manufacturer

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ounded as a family-owned business in 1948, our enterprise became a company in 1984 and began manufacturing in 1998. Our company has many manufacturing lines especially in stationery industry which is in own plant.

Our company, has collapsible aluminium tube manufaturing whole line in own plant, is engaged in manufacturing addition to filling and packaging of collapsible aluminum tu bes.

Having plastic injection and metal processing workbenches, our company provides products and services in stationery and promotion industries. Our product range is aluminium tube, various ink, sealing wax, carbon paper, stamp, magnifying glass, thermometer, name badges, lanyards and requested special design various goods.

We carry out manufacturing processes under our own brand name as well as undertaking private labelling manufacturing with a significant market share in the domestic market as well as throughout the world especially in Europe, Middle East, and Turkic Republics.

Our company provides its valuable business associates with the most competitive prices in the World Market due to the fact that Turkey serves as a transit point to Europe together with manufacturing advantages in developing Turkey.

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or DORICOLOR S.A.S, being socially responsible is more than just fulfilling its legal obligations, it is investing in the environmental, social and human capital environment. In doing so, the relationships with the previously identified interest groups are strengthened and balanced for each of their processes, and in this way the expectations demanded by the market are met.

The opening to international markets has been one of the main challenges for DORICOLOR S.A.S during the last years.

This has motivated him to implement models for continuous improvement, standardization of processes and reference systems through certifications such as UNE EN-71 parts 1, 3 and 6; complying with the requirements of the European Directive on Safety in Toys - European Conformity (CE) and endorsed by Bureau Veritas (BVQI). The above guarantees the non-toxicity of the products to be free of heavy metals. Thanks to this, consumers and collaborators are not exposed to unsafe risks or conditions when being in contact with the products of the brands Parchesitos, Doricolor, Sipega or OEM products manufactured for important brands in the region.

The integrating vision of DORICOLOR S.A.S. has allowed it to identify the different sources of pollution to the environment and the effects they cause. To contribute actively to the mitigation and prevention of these, in the elements of life such as Air, Water, Energy, Flora, Fauna, Residues and Sustained Mobility, the company has developed management programs aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) proposed by the United Nations, those that build in an integral way the corporate strategy of 2019 - 2023.

DORICOLOR is committed to assume its social responsibility as a global challenge that has no borders and that makes it necessary to work - in a coordinated and constant manner, focusing on 5 challenges.

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Air – Flora – Fauna PIGECA Program (Integral Air Pollution Management Plan): participation in the chemical thematic table to implement mitigation measures in the air quality of the Metropolitan Area, where its industrial operation has an impact.

Water Shedding Program:: Thinking about the preservation of water, this program is focused on compliance with resolution 631 of 2015, where the PTARnD (Non-Domestic Residual Water Treatment Plant) guarantees the treatment and compliance with the parameters required by law as the COD for dumping to the sewer system. This process has three types of treatment, which remove, through different tanks and filters, the suspended solids present in the water. In this way, the water is sent to the shedding in optimal conditions avoiding the degradation of the associated ecosystems.

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Energy • Efficient and Rational Water Use Program (PUEYRA) • Program for the Rational Use of Energy (PROURE) Sensitization strategies are created on substitution of technologies aimed at the company’s personnel to make efficient use of this resource. These are emphasized in the phrase “Take care of your second home”, focusing actions not only on saving but also on the time we share and dedicate to our work.

Waste PMIRS Program (Integrated Solid Waste Management Program): guarantees the separation, management, reincorporation to the process or final disposal of waste generated within the

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organization derived from its production process. In the case of usable waste such as plastic (PP), reuse is ensured by regrinding and, therefore, a reduction in the consumption of this material, thus reducing the waste generated and the impacts it brings to landfills ( Circular Economy).

In the case of hazardous waste, this program has a strategic ally certified for management and disposition that consolidates the commitment of good practices with the Environment.

In addition to this, activities are carried out in conjunction with society as technical support for the creation of the network of waste pickers in the local area, where strategies and techniques for the use of waste such as cardboard, plastic, paper, among others, are explained.

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Sustained Mobility MES Plan: Business Mobility Plan, which promotes the creation of sustainable strategies aligned with the proposals of local government entities. In this way, it contributes to the mitigation and prevention of CO2 emissions in times of environmental contingency for the improvement of air quality and in turn to recover the public space of the road actors.

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Crayola CreatED to the rescue of American students After the publication of new studies that indicate that more than half of those who enter university in Tennessee need leveling courses, representatives of the Crayola CreatED program are working to change the way students learn and teachers teach.

“Research has shown that children learn best when we treat them as human beings, with social and emotional needs, as well as academics,” Crayola said in a statement.

“More specifically, children require a wide range of skills, attitudes and values to succeed in school, careers and life. Further research has shown that these skills are best developed through creativity, which is why three elementary schools in Maury County are testing Crayola’s CreatED program to help their educators put creativity at the learning centers.” , the communication added.

With the partnership with Crayola, the school district seeks to offer new creative lessons to students in elementary schools in the county who work hand in hand with state standards. Thanks to this program, teachers have seen greater participation among students and also parents.

Brother’s study reveals that offices have not stopped using paper Although many companies already implement plans to reduce the use of paper by promoting the digitalization of documents, consumption has not only decreased but in some cases has increased.

The research interviewed more than 800 managers and employees of small businesses. Almost two thirds of the managers affirmed efforts to reduce paper consumption but almost half of them stated that their activity, on the contrary, was printed more now than two years ago and that paper was vital for its operation. This, although it seems contradictory, goes hand in hand with a growing digitization, endorsed as positive by the majority of employees.

Brother says, based on his research, that there is a clear opportunity for companies to offer integrated printing and scanning systems to support efficiency, productivity and cost control, as well as benefit the environment.

“Our latest research shows that paper, ink and toner are still essential for offices’ operations. Therefore, while the dream of a completely paperless office could be out of reach, adopting a “paper” approach is a realistic aspiration that most managers strive to achieve, “said Aaron Hopkinson (Photo), Product Manager and solutions in Brother UK. “This means that companies want to be smarter about how to print and reduce the amount of paper they use, and also see the value of scanning paper documents with the support of scanning solutions,” he added.

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CEO of Newell Brands announces his retirement The president and CEO of Newell Brands, Michael Polk (Photo), has announced his retirement after a period in which he will share the conglomerate’s leadership.

Despite different actions that led the owner of Sharpie to make major acquisitions, Newell’s shares would have lost more than 60% of their value since the agreement with Jarden was announced, a fact that would have contributed to the decision that now announces.

As CEO since 2011, Polk oversaw several years of growth, both in sales and in the value of the shares before the acquisition of Jarden. However, since that agreement, Polk found “a long list of problems” both internal and external, according to Jefferies analyst Kevin Grundy.

“Communication was not reliable, portfolio decisions were indecisive, financial reports were sometimes opaque, FCF / EPS’s commitment to quality was lacking, incentives / structure after the transaction were misaligned and the delivery of cost synergies did not exist, “Grundy said in a report.

To this have been added different facts that affected the management of Polk, such as external pressures due to changing consumer preferences, tariffs, rising input costs and the bankruptcy of Toys’R.

Pelikan celebrates a transcendental milestone for writing instruments With the launch of the 1929 Herzstück fountain pen in a limited edition, Pelikan commemorates this year the 90th anniversary of the piston mechanism that changed the way of conceiving a fountain pen.

The German word that identifies this fountain -herzstück- is a noun meaning “core, centerpiece, heart or the most important part”. This name, so descriptive in its original language, extends to both the company and the pen, as the filling system is a milestone in the evolution of Pelikan, which also included a new tip.

The merit of this creation corresponds to the German engineer Theodor Kovács, who developed this mechanism that became a radical change in relation to the filling systems available at that time. Fritz Beindorff, then CEO of Pelikan, saw the projection of the invention and bought the patent in 1927, later registered in the patent registry of Germany.

The limited edition will integrate the fundamental elements of the original pen (and also evident in many Pelikan products nowadays), such as the transparent window for displaying ink in the barrel, the clip inspired by the pelican’s beak and the logo. The mechanism is gold-plated and marked with the original patent number.

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in movement Issa Watanabe is named ambassador of Faber-Castell The Peruvian Issa Watanabe (Photo), considered one of the best illustrators of children’s stories in the world, has been chosen as Ambassador of Faber-Castell.

In this way, Watanabe joins a select group of professionals who participate in different activities such as workshops, seminars and exhibitions with the aim of promoting this discipline with the support of the German brand.

“Drawing has always been my way of traveling the world without getting lost in it. In the last long illustration project, I chose the color pencils because of all the techniques, I enjoy the most. The pencils force you to go slowly, to change the rhythm, to be patient, to take care of the details. I have done the whole book with the professional watercolor pencils Albrecht Dürer from FaberCastell. It is the brand that has accompanied me since I was a child, so being able to represent her as an ambassador through my work makes me very happy, “explained the illustrator.

With a degree in literature from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Issa Watanabe is also a graduate of Fine Arts in Spain. In her prolific career, the artist has developed and directed various projects to promote integration into society through art, obtaining important recognitions such as the “A la Orilla del Viento” award from the Fund of Economic Culture for the children’s story “Más te vale mastodonte”

STAEDTLER will present important novelties at the London Stationery Show 2019 Design Journey, a collection of premium products for the amateur artist, is Staedtler’s new bet for this vast target group.

Inspired by the great parks of North America, the line comprises around 30 products - in more than 60 variants - that seek to motivate beginners to begin their design journey and encourage more advanced artists to try new techniques and develop their skills.

The new family includes classic products and also new ones, such as woodfree pencils, pastel pens, pencils and new colored pencils and watercolors.

For greater clarity, the design of each package presents an image to communicate the precise properties and the use of the products.

Along with the aforementioned line, Staedtler will also present its latest Fimo novelties - its clay for modeling - without forgetting its Pastel Line, which includes new collections of colored pencils and pastel-colored packages.

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Staples will offer co-working with its own brand Staples of the United States has dissolved its relationship with Workbar, provider of coworking services. The decision, however, rather than preventing it from providing this service, makes it integrate with the same structure of the company.

The chain replaces Workbar, present in many of its stores, by its own brand: Staples Studio. It is already operating in its current coworking spaces located in the retail stores of Brighton, Danvers and Norwood in the Boston (MA) area. The new brand seeks to attract, in particular, small businesses.

Staples had introduced Workbar in its stores in September 2016, offering a combination of work areas, conference rooms and private phone rooms with fast Wi-Fi, printers and refreshments.

“The Workbar coworking program that we made available to Staples customers in the store provided good learning for our two organizations, as well as a differentiated solution for companies,” said Peter Scala (Photo), director of marketing for Staples Inc. “We hope to build on our current platform by integrating coworking into a wider range of services for small businesses, including legal, marketing and human resources on site, among other features.”

Office Depot defines strategic agreement with Alibaba In a turn that only a decade ago seemed impossible, an emblematic American company like Office Depot has just signed a collaboration agreement with the giant of electronic commerce Alibaba.

The agreement, which will have the name of “Office Depot in Alibaba”, seeks to benefit entrepreneurs and owners of companies in the United States, who will now be able to display their products in one of the largest online catalogs in the world.

Office Depot has already contacted a series of relevant SMEs to present the benefits of the products and services. The Alibaba.com team based in the USA. The US, meanwhile, is also working with Office Depot support staff to provide US business customers local support and a direct line with purchasing experts that will help them participate in the global supplier base of the Chinese retailer.

Alibaba, thanks to this agreement, will offer small and medium-sized companies participation in March Expo, a one-month online promotional event that helps SMEs discover new products, services and business opportunities on Alibaba.com.

“Our customers tell us that they want more options in the market and that they need an expanded set of products and services to help their businesses grow,” said Gerry Smith (Photo), CEO of Office Depot, “We believe that our collaboration with Alibaba.com is exactly what they are asking for”.

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2018 was a year of growth for Moleskine According to published financial results, the year that ended was frankly growing for Moleskine. It is noteworthy that this increase occurred in all regions, lines and sales channels.

The company owned by the D’Ieteren group of Belgium, recorded sales in 2018 for € 174 million (US $ 197 million), a year-on-year improvement of 14.8% in which a solid year end stood out that reached a 30% increase.

Around 40% of Moleskine’s sales growth in the past year came from nonpaper products. The impulse came particularly from the sales of bags and small leather goods, which more than doubled.

The company plans to continue on this development path in the current year, with an optimistic double-digit growth forecast.

United States: SP Richards launches managed printing services Addressed to its distributors, SP Richards has launched in the United States a program of managed printing services (MPS), which offer a turnkey solution in two levels of participation, PrintSmart and PrintSmart Lite.

The MPS, increasingly popular, have transformed the printing inside companies, freeing them from the acquisition, maintenance and training of everything that has to do with printing, including supplies. This has brought greater control of the volumes and an optimization of resources. The members of an organization with MPS, only have to worry about sending the orders of impression and to pick up the printed sheet (without forgetting the increasing digitizations).

The services that SP Richards offers differ in that while PrintSmart, the full service version, allows distributors to focus on sales, PrintSmart Lite provides an optimized automatic toner replenishment system.

“PrintSmart allows the independent distributor to provide customers with a comprehensive solution to control their printer environments, including proactive management, maintenance and predictive replenishment,” said Jim Schebler, Director of Technology Products and Services, SP Richards.

“Companies are realizing that uncontrolled printing can be a big loss, both in financial terms as consumables, space and energy consumption,” he added.

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BIC will export products to 10 countries from its center in Kenya The base in Kenya will now be the node from which BIC will distribute to 10 countries on the African continent. The new center is located in the city of Kasarani and will guarantee the distribution of quality products at an affordable price.

In this way, BIC will expand its brand presence in Kenya, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

“With a population of 300 million people, 45 percent of whom are under 14, East Africa is a key market for our stationery business,” said Gonzalve Bich (Photo), CEO of the French company.

The Kenyan base will generate a significant number of jobs that will incorporate skilled and experienced workers in the industry, many of them from former BIC partners.

The subsidiary also plans to reduce its carbon footprint and increase sustainable development by adopting new technologies, smart solutions and environmental management systems, such as recycling, to achieve sustainability by 2025.

Exacompta in the process of acquiring Biella The file supply category is still an interesting business, particularly if it is concentrated. This perspective has led Exacompta to acquire Biella.

Both companies announced the operation in a joint statement, where they specified that the buyer would have made an offer of $ 38 million for the Biella business. Biella’s board of directors unanimously approved the offer and recommended that the group’s shareholders accept it as well. The price per share offered represents a premium of around 20% on the price on the Berne stock exchange and is approximately 40% higher than the 52-week minimum seen at the beginning of February.

Now there is a public bidding process for Biella shares, with the option to extend it until May 8. The support of at least 75% of Biella’s shares is required for the offer to be successful. This seems to be a fact after the three largest shareholders of the company, which represent around 53% of the shares, have already committed to backing it.

Standard regulatory approvals are also required, but given the complementary market positions of the two companies, it would be a surprise if the transaction were blocked for competition reasons. The Managing Director of Exacompta, Charles Nusse, stated that he was hopeful that the transaction could be closed by the end of April.

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in movement Maped Helix reduces plastic in its packaging The manufacturer, worried about the excessive increase of the plastic material in the world -the one that in its majority is not recycled- has decided to reduce this material in its packaging.

According to the commitment of Maped Helix, it will reduce the use of singleuse plastic by 50%, setting the limit for compliance with the year 2021.

“For us it is very important to create packaging that does not use single-use plastic and is recyclable, while we continue to protect and exhibit our products during the distribution and sales process,” said Gray Richmond (Photo), managing director of Maped Helix UK. “Many of our office products and coloring packs are in 100% carton packs, but it is a more complicated task for stationery, pencil eraser and pencil sharpeners that are currently in blister and clamshell packaging for display purposes” , he added.

The best-selling product of Maped Helix, the Oxford Maths Set, is already packaged in a sleeve without plastic, which the company plans to extend to the rest of the products, including the new range of Oxford pens, next year.

Australia: The non-traditional supply market supports the sector The healthy growth of the Australian market of office products -4% annual- shows a path not sufficiently exploited in other regions of the planet: the one that provides the commercialization of non-traditional products.

The market for non-traditional products in Australia is composed - in a similar way to other countries - kitchen supplies, cleaning products, furniture, printing services, promotional products, work clothes, safety equipment and packaging supplies.

The suppliers of office supplies have found oxygen in non-traditional products, which grow in sales at a rate of 10% each year. It is a business direction that is strengthened supported, in part, by the State as a customer, while taking into account medium-sized companies.

According to a Penfold report, the categories that grew the most were in order of importance: furniture, work clothes and safety, cleaning and kitchen supplies.

“Although the report is based on the Australian market, I think the central findings are relevant in many other countries,” said Andrew Penfold, owner of Penfold Research.

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Mondi continues to bet on the book printing market With two new premium brands for the book printing market -Pergraphica Ivory Rough 1.5 and Neujet silk book white- Mondi affirms itself in this difficult niche with top quality products.

The two mentioned brands were presented at the Hunkeler Innovation Days in Lucerne, Switzerland, complementing their offer of premium solutions for offset and high-speed inkjet book printers.

“We continue to experience this show as the best lead generator for our company, where we have very advanced customers towards the digital inkjet transition,” said Wolfgang Kropiunik (Photo), director of the high-speed inkjet division, commenting on the meeting of Lucerne.

“The place is small enough so that visitors can take their time to have deep and meaningful discussions,” Kropiunik added, also highlighting the quality of the audience.

The Navigator Company and National Geographic launch eco-friendly The famous National Geographic publication will be able to reach its subscribers in a new ecological paper envelope thanks to an agreement with The Navigator Company.

The aforementioned packaging will replace 150,000 plastic bags per year and has the advantage that it is made from a natural resource and is renewable, recyclable and totally biodegradable.

“This partnership with a prestigious brand like National Geographic is a very important step for our company, which has always been committed to the sustainable development of the planet through the use of natural and renewable resources. By replacing the National Geographic plastic bag with a paper envelope, we want to contribute by alerting society about the importance of sustainability, “said António Quirino Soares (Photo), marketing director of The Navigator Company.

“At The Navigator Company we have found the ideal partner to begin this transition in Portugal, given the company’s commitment to our mission of sustainability in forest management,” said Teresa Vera Magalhães, general director of RBA Magazines, the editor. responsible for National Geographic in Portugal. “We are aware that this is the first step, but all revolutions begin with a first gesture.”

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Write-to-Win: BIC Cello initiative benefits 600,000 students in India The Write-to-Win program has been designed by BIC to train students to develop handwriting skills and help them manage the stress levels that accompany exams.

Since its launch last year, the program has supported 600,000 students in 1,500 schools in India. It is implemented with two workshops, developed by a team composed of certified writing analysts and experts in the field of educational training. The first workshop, “Secret to handwriting,” involves students in fourth to sixth grades. The session teaches them the techniques they need to develop and improve their handwriting skills, helping them to handle the transition from pencil to pencil. The second workshop, ‘Making exams without stress’, is aimed at students from 7th to 9th grade. The session teaches students four cognitive techniques that help them improve their learning and memorization skills and allow them to prepare better for their exams.

“At BIC Cello we understand the type of stress that students undergo during exam periods. The ‘Cello Write-to-Win’ initiative was developed to equip students with the techniques they need to overcome that stress and achieve academic success. We are delighted with the positive response we received from students and teachers and we hope to continue the program and expand it to new schools throughout India, “said Tanveer Khan (Photo), marketing director for India.

Staples USA redesigns its corporate image and announces own new brands The US company announced that it is developing new brands in five product categories and also announced that, similar to what was implemented by its Canadian equivalent, Staples USA will have a new slogan and a simpler logo, which will replace the who identified the company for a quarter of a century.

Among the products that will be launched under the new brands include pens, notebooks, shredders and organizational accessories. There will also be technological items and solutions, collections of furniture and items for breakrooms.

A central element of the new Staples will be the next interactive digital experience that aims to connect customers with products and solutions in various ways, from intelligent content and peer recommendations, to intuitive shopping tools.

“Our customers deserve more than just an algorithm to order products for your business. Our team’s role in its success is to provide product and service solutions at great prices and understand your business needs, “said Sandy Douglas (Photo), CEO of Staples Inc.

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FILA hopes to resume growth in the United States Exceeding what the acquisition of the Pacon handicrafts company meant, which led to the disbursement of U $ 340 million, FILA expects to resume the blue numbers in the first half of the year.

The purchase generated imbalances with the products and customers of Dixon Ticonderoga but the integration has continued its course -particularly on a computer level- and it is expected that during this year the products of both may be incorporated into a single invoice.

Following the general integration project, Canson in the United States has now merged with Pacon, with a Canson facility in Massachusetts that is being closed and its production moved to the Pacon plant in Wisconsin.

For FILA, its fastest growing markets remain Asia, especially India, and Latin America, both with double-digit growth in 2018, although more than 75% of the group’s sales still come from the North American and European markets.

School and office products accounted for just over 67% of FILA’s total sales in 2018 and these product categories remained relatively stable during the previous year, with a decrease of only 0.3% compared to 2017.

Paperworld 2020: The reserves approach the thousand When we still hear the echoes of the latest version of Paperworld next year’s version already exceeds the 900 registered.

This was reported by Michael Reichhold (Photo), d irector of Paperworld, who explained that this year it was decided to advance the registration date to facilitate planning, which will result in benefits for exhibitors and organizers.

Among the companies that have already confirmed their participation can be mentioned Durable, Exacompta-Clairefontaine, Herma, HSM and Tesa, as well as Adel, Erich Krause, Kum, Möbius + Ruppert, Scrikss and Standardgraph, among others.

At the level of spaces, Reichhold said that much of the provision of this year will be maintained with some slight changes: “The new combination of products in the Stationery segment was highly praised at Paperworld 2019, both by exhibitors and visitors. For this reason, Hall 3.1 is also programmed for stationery suppliers in 2020. Only the Remanexpo area will move from Hall 5.1 to the recently renovated Hall 6.1 in 2020, since we have to give way to construction work”, he said.

Although there are more than six months until the next edition, the organization has already sent location proposals to the participants. What is also in full preparation is everything that has to do with support programs, where we also work to achieve the perfect mix: “Paperworld Trends will undoubtedly reappear with the latest styles, designs and colors. The Office of the Future and Learning from the Future are also firmly planned once again. Here we are currently developing new ideas and implementations “, concluded Rechhold.

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in movement STAEDTLER is distinguished as Superbrand for the third consecutive year The specialized survey Business Superbrands announced that Staedtler UK reached its maximum distinction as a super brand in this year.

The research, which has been following the behavior of the main brands since 2001, included 1,600 brands in three categories. Each voter was asked to judge the agreement marks against three criteria considered inevitable in a super mark: quality, reliability and distinction. In addition, the perception of the brand and a series of factors in the short and long term also operated in the evaluation.

“We are delighted to have achieved the status of ‘Superbrand’ for the third year in a row and we appreciate the positive impact that this independent support will have on our business,” said Natalie O’Rourke-Jones, marketing manager at STAEDTLER UK. “The criteria for evaluating quality, reliability and distinction perfectly reflect the fundamental values on which our reputation is based,” he added.

New sales manager at Fellowes After it transpired that Sam Richardson, who served as vice president of sales for America, had decided to leave the company, Beth Wright (Photo) has been confirmed as the new sales leader of Fellowes with immediate effect.

Wright, well-known executive of the sector, joined the manufacturer last year, a short period of time that has been enough to demonstrate its recognized ability.

“Beth has progressed and been very successful in her almost 20 years of industry experience and embodies the values of Fellowes,” said John Fellowes, CEO of the company.

“Over the next few weeks, Beth and her team will work with clients to ensure that there is a smooth transition in our business partnerships,” he added.

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Steelcase and Microsoft unveil new collaborative initiatives Steelcase and Microsoft commented on the evolution of their joint efforts towards a better workplace, an objective they had announced two years ago when they decided to define it as a common project.

Jim Keane (Photo), chief executive of Steelcase, and Panos Panay, product manager at Microsoft, talked about changes in the workplace and how companies have been cooperating to assemble analog and digital solutions for workers, whether in an environment of office or elsewhere.

In the presentation of equipment -like Microsoft’s new Surface Hub, a 55inch interactive collaboration device- the results of an investigation that will guide the manufacture of Steelcase furniture were also presented. Of this it can stand out the following: -72% of people want to move when they work, but only 53% can do it - 62% of people say they cannot move their furniture although they would like it.

- 70% would like to use an interactive collaboration device, but only 42% have access to one.

- 66% say they lack technology to visually show work.

-70% of people still use traditional conference rooms (sitting around a large table with little room to move around) -75% of traditional conference rooms are closed, 81% of collaboration sessions are scheduled, while only 19% are spontaneous.

Sales growth for SP Richards In an environment that is not exactly the most favorable, the US wholesaler SP Richards announced sales growth of 1% for the first quarter of this year.

The announcement made by Genuine Parts (GPC), owner of SP Richards, in its quarterly earnings report, revealed that sales amounted to $479.1 million, compared to $474.1 million in the first quarter of 2018. GPC said that this increase of 1% was mainly due to comparable sales growth.

The operating profit for the first quarter of 2019 in SPR was $21.2 million.

“We are making further progress in stabilizing the Business Products Group,” said GPC CEO Paul Donahue (Photo), highlighting what growth means.

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BIC: “Education has the power to change the world” BIC stressed that, according to the World Organization of the United Nations, one of the most important rights for the development of minors and of people in general is education.

“Education is one of the cornerstones of all personal development and from this, at BIC, we are fully convinced,” said Pedro Domingos, General Manager of BIC Iberia. “Therefore, our commitment to teaching children goes far beyond providing them with writing or drawing articles: we want to help them develop their minds to the maximum in an integrating and quality way, and we want to do so much here, in Spain, as in the world “.

Fulfilling what it promotes, the French brand has supported causes and programs that promote access to education throughout the world. In 2016, the company created the BIC Foundation for Education, which has as one of its main projects to improve the learning conditions of 250 million children globally until 2025.

The BIC Foundation focuses its efforts on three main areas: the fight against school dropouts, improving access to education for girls and women, and support for environmental awareness and education projects. For BIC, however, it is essential to offer tools that not only meet the daily needs of life, but above all allow for evolution.

“By improving the learning conditions of children we are also looking to improve their lives and, therefore, the world,” Domingos added. “That education has the power to change the world is, more than a fact, a reality”.

3M restructures its operation After evaluating the performance of the first three months of the year, 3M announced an important restructuring that, together with other actions, will allow it to lighten the general operating costs.

The reformulation includes, as one of its most important points, the elimination of more than 2,000 jobs worldwide. This, together with other measures, will allow an estimated annual savings of $225 to $250 million dollars. These actions will cover all business groups, functions and geographies, with emphasis on the corporate structure and areas of low performance.

“While we take actions to manage in the short term, we also continue to invest in growth to position 3M for the future,” said Michael Roman, CEO of 3M (Photo).

“We recently implemented a significant realignment of the portfolio, which will allow us to better serve our customers and global markets. I am confident that we are making the necessary changes and focusing on the right priorities to accelerate 3M towards a more solid future, “he added.

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Beiersdorf confirms its growth forecasts Beiersdorf finished the first quarter of the year with a solid turnover of 1,947 million euros, representing an increase of 7.8% over the same period of the previous year.

The positive evolution is seen in all the markets where the company operates and also in all its business lines, including its Tesa division. In the latter, the business increase was 6.3%, adding 349 million euros.

“Beiersdorf has achieved a solid start in the first three months of 2019 in both business segments: consumer and thesaurus,” said Stefan De Loecker, CEO of the German multinational (Photo).

“We have embarked on the implementation of our strategic priorities with a sense of urgency and a high level of commitment,” the first Beiersdorf executive added.

“In light of this, we look to the future with optimism, despite the continuing economic risks, and confirm our forecasts for 2019,” De Loecker concluded.

ACCO already perceives the benefits of diversification The diversification, cost reduction and price increases in markets such as the United States, contributed to ACCO obtaining a significant rebound in operating profits in its first quarter.

No surprises, Europe, the Middle East and Africa remain the most profitable markets for ACCO during the first quarter, but the measures taken to improve North America’s business are paying off and the adjusted operating profit of the region increased year on year .

“Our first quarter results demonstrate our effective response to changes in the industry, helped by our strong brands, good execution and a more diversified global business,” said Boris Elisman (Photo), president and CEO of ACCO Brands. “Although the first quarter is seasonally our smallest quarter, I am very satisfied with our better operating results driven by the recovery of prices and cost reduction.”

The CEO of ACCO added that his intention is to continue progressing in all markets, also increasing the presence in markets of rapid growth.

“We also continue to improve our cost structure through synergies and productivity savings to drive long-term earnings growth and the continued generation of cash flow. We continue to expect to obtain US $10 million of savings in synergies in acquisitions in 2019, in addition to US $30 - US $35 million in cost savings, “Elisman added.

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in movement BIC prepares its medium-term strategy Although sales grew or remained stable in developed markets, this first quarter was affected by sales in Latin America and the medium-term investments of the French manufacturer.

On a general level, sales for the quarter fell by 2.3%. In the difficult European market, sales grew slightly, despite being considered by BIC as a declining market, with strong growth in electronic commerce. In France, it grew 1.6% thanks to the solid performance of its new product Gelocity Full Grip.

In North America, net sales increased in single digits. In a flat market, the performance of sales was driven by continued growth in the gel segment and in e-commerce. In Latin America, net sales decreased by a single digit.

The company has already begun to build its future by strengthening its investments in developing markets such as the Middle East and Africa. The latter has already begun to see the benefits of the transfer of Haco Industries’ manufacturing facilities and distribution activities in Kenya, in line with its strategy to continue growing in Africa.

Domtar benefits from changes in the market While some manufacturers reduce or diversify their production, producers like Domtar harvest at this critical moment, benefiting from the reduction in supply and the rise in prices.

The North American manufacturer Domtar reported solid results in the first quarter of 2019. Pulp and paper sales increased by 4% compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching $ 1.15 billion dollars.

The favorable market conditions boosted the volume, to which was added the increase in prices. Although paper shipments for the quarter fell by 4% to 736,000 tons, prices were $ 30 per ton higher (compared to the same period of the previous year). “The impulse of the price and the volume in the paper continued in a favorable market environment, which resulted in a strong productivity and a good cost performance. The cellulose business was affected by the lower prices, while the pulp internal shipments were higher Due to the restrictions of wood fiber, they negatively affected our volumes. However, we continue to improve and increase overall productivity and managing costs through savings initiatives, “said John Williams, CEO of Domtar (Photo).

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