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A banner year for Pilot Pen Alan Eve in action at the Zwartkops racetrack

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he sponsorship of the Shelby can-am racing team in 2012 gave Pilot Pen SA the perfect platform to promote a range as unique and exclusive as FriXion.

With two additional products launched this year namely FriXion Colours and FriXion Clicker added to what has been a most successful campaign. We focused most of our promotional activity on FriXion, using the sponsorship to drive deals on retail displays, volume purchases and end user promotions. The FriXion themed car and associated press were used in all retail and corporate promotions for the year. Customers and end users alike were given the opportunity to win tickets to Race days and on certain occasions win a seat to a coveted Corporate day.

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The success of the 2012 campaign has also ensured that the car sponsorship will be continued in 2013. The main focus being FriXion again, as well as other supporting products. We aim to get more than 100 customers to the various Race and Corporate days in 2013. We hope to see you there...

A customer enjoys the thrill and excitement of being behind the wheel of a race car.

Frixion growth, 250% Up

In support of the FriXion campaign, Pilot Pen SA distributed 500 personalised pop up banners to all our retail partners supporting the FriXion brand.

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fter outgrowing our premises in Midrand the decision was made to look for a building that could warehouse a growing business and offer us a home for the foreseeable future. Crown Mines was an easy choice as it puts us on the doorstep of good friends such as Tower, Rexel and Trefoil, as well as placing us in the centre of the Johannesburg collections belt. Newly built to our specification, our premises are more than 60% larger than our old building in Midrand and we are comfortable that we can double our turnover in the new facility and still trade efficiently.

New staff have been employed in both our internal and warehouse departments to help cope with growing sales.

At the same time a long term decision was made with regard to our IT system. Pilot SA upgraded all of its IT to SAP as from 1st May 2012. We would like to thank our customers for their support through the first few months of the initial change over and as we are now fully adept to the system we are improving efficiencies and reporting on a daily basis.

New premises: 62 Milky Way, Cnr Lepus Road & Stellar Avenue, Crown Ext 12, Amalgam.

Official opening of our premises with a visit from Head office staff (PILOT Group Director – Shu Ito, Managers – Yasu Kazaoka and Yoshi Ueki).

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EDITOR Mercédes Westbrook - mercedes@shop-sa.co.za

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SUB EDITOR Clare Matthes - clare@shop-sa.co.za FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Bill André - bill@shop-sa.co.za ADVERTISING Anna-Marie West - anna-marie@shop-sa.co.za Wendy Dancer - wendy@shop-sa.co.za NATIONAL OFFICE Events and Web Facilitator: Wendy Dancer New Membership: Rachel Skink Reception: Ruth Montsho

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allan Thompson, Kolok Unlimited Bill Bayley, Rexel Brian Taylor, Forms Media Independent Africa Dion Botma, Ledger Systems Gary Pickford (Finance), Advanced Channel Technologies Geoff Logan, Waltons (Pty) Ltd George dos Ramos, City Office (Pty) Ltd Hans Servas (Chairman), Honorary/Life Member of shop-sa Helen Goodson, Redfern Print Service James Sibeko, Jabatha Paper & Stationery Ryan Bidgood (Vice Chair), OfficeNational Africa (Pty) Ltd Sam Pickering-Dunn, Managing Director, Staedtler SA Wessel Germishuizen, Libri Stationery CONTACT US PO Box 3226, Parklands, 2121 132 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, 2193.

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Marketing Savvy Good manners go a long way

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Needful Things Office Lifestyles

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Business Trends Signs of the Times 2013

Business Savvy Plan your resources

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editor’s welcome

Mercédes Westbrook 2013: Extended reach, shared market value

Bill André 2013: Interesting year ahead for South Africa

Neil Caetano 2013: Great Opportunity

Clare Matthes 2013: Suit up!

Rachel Skink 2013: A winning streak

Anna-Marie West 2013: Life is Amazing!!

Ruth Montsho 2013 is going to be prosperous

Wendy Dancer 2013: The best is yet to come.

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elcome to a new year of doing business! whatever ‘your’ office may look like, the team at My office want to ensure you stay in touch with the cutting edge technologies, automation, stationery and office products necessary to do your work in the most costeffective, safe and streamline manner.

This year’s list of features hopefully fulfil just that, along with the latest in industry news, product promotions and networking opportunities to keep you at the top of your game. Apart from the monthly magazine delivered to your desk, you can also find us at www.shop-sa.co.za, on Facebook and Twitter and at our new shopsa branch office in Cape Town! Here’s to the start of a fantastic new year of doing business, so click your Bic’s, tap your Mac’s, throw some paper aeroplanes and keep those phones ringing in the change!

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Letters to the Editor adVERTiSing accuRacy I refer to the advertisement as published on page 31 Vol. 96 Issue 11. The allegation leveled at files and folders manufactured from PVC are largely incorrect and unfounded. They constitute an old story in the early 1980’s which has since been officially resolved.

The dangerous chemical properties are not relevant to the product. PVC sheeting and rigid compounds have evolved since the 1980’s when these allegations were partially valid.

PVC flexible and rigid are materials encountered in everyday life worldwide.

It’s fully recyclable, if recovery is possible both as rubber replacement mouldings, and - when mixed with sawdust - can even be extruded into palisade fence panels and decking etc. The problem arises if waste is incinerated (not done in southern Africa), and the chlorine liberated is mixed with water, which could cause acid rain, damaging forestation, which was the fear www.shop-sa.co.za

in Europe in the early 1980’s.

Alternative materials were formulated for some applications including stationery, whilst provisional regulations banned the production of PVC containing the VCM monomer.

This scare resulted in the reformulation of the flexible PVC material composition so as to meet compliance standards of the relevant health regulatory bodies. Various investigations resulting in published scientific papers by European and American organisations cleared PVC of carcinogens and potential environmental damage.

Unfortunately the issuance of this clearance certification for PVC was delayed by the thoroughness of the investigations and the trials and tests conducted with alternative formulations.

In the interim the development of polypropylene (PP) sheeting in a flexible film and sheet application form occurred to the extent that some inroads were made into traditional PVC sheeting markets.

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packaging applications because of its clarity and stiffness.

Rigid PP sheeting cannot perform all the functions of PVC. It’s more costly and more labour intensive to process. Its advantage lies in its Specific Gravity (SG) of 0,91-0,93 versus PVC flexible and rigid sheeting of SG 1,31 - 1,35 - so you get more square meters per kg, but pricing per kg of PP processed materials is generally higher than PVC. PVC stationery will continue to survive on the South African market and worldwide, for many years hence.

Robert Slavin Chief Executive Officer Slavepak (Pty) Ltd – Bantex South Africa

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Green Emphasis South Africa steps up to the plate, as the focus is put on greening the planet.

STaEdTlER PlanTS TREES Arbour Month has become an increasingly important event in the annual calendar due to the need to conserve trees to offset carbon emissions and to uplift the environment and communities.

Staedtler is constantly seeking ways to uplift the community and create environmental awareness and in 2012 decided to sponsor the planting of 300 trees at various schools across Gauteng. Staedtler hoped this would encourage an attractive and healthy learning environment.

The company enlisted the help of Greenworks to plant the trees at each school and after hearing about their initiative, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sent a representative to each school to assist Staedtler in educating the students on the importance of trees.

The initiative was well received by the schools and students took great pleasure in the interactive way in which the message was conveyed. m

cliMaTE hERo awaRdS EncouRagES PuBlic PaRTiciPaTion The Climate Hero Awards (CHA), which aim to inspire action, motivate change, and promote awareness towards an inclusive and low carbon economy, reduced extreme weather risks, green options for food security and a healthy and sustainable continent, opened for entries in December 2012.

“Applications and nominations will be easier this year with the updated website, Facebook and Twitter channels,” said Jeunesse Park, founder of the Climate Hero Awards. “Communication and participation are important for the awards as we highlight the serious and irreversible climate change and resource depletion now widely recognised as the biggest environmental, social and economic issues facing humanity.”

Prizes are presented in five categories: Large Business; Small Medium Enterprises; Smart Low Carbon Cities & Towns; Community, NGO, CBO, Individual or School; and Climate Hero of the Year.

Winners of each category and the overall Climate Hero will be announced at a ceremony held in Johannesburg in October 2013. m

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SPuR cooking oil PowERS EnginES Over a million litres of vegetable cooking oil used by the Spur Corporation across three of its restaurant operations in the Western Cape, have been converted to biodiesel to power a range of fishing vessels, trucks and mining equipment.

The oil recycling initiative that forms part of the group’s waste management programme has been running for six years, with one million litres collected to date. As a result, some 870 000 litres of biodiesel were produced, translating into a saving of 3.1 million kg of CO2 equivalent emissions.

Working through a Western Cape company, Envirodiesel, the oil is collected weekly from the group’s Spur Steak Ranches, Panarotti’s Pizza Pasta and John Dory’s Fish Grill Sushi, and is purified and converted to biodiesel which is then sold on to companies using this type of fuel.

According to CEO Pierre van Tonder, all the oil collected by Envirodiesel is converted into biodiesel.

“Our HQ waste reduction programme, begun in 2010, is running on target. We cut our waste by 55% between 2010 and 2011 and over the past 12 months, reduced it by a further 64%.” m PlaScon’S PRofESSion EVoluTion Plascon has created the Professional Evolution range; a paint with no impact on the environment or the people who come into contact with it.

Megan Kronberger says, “Evolution is a great product as it will deliver the same product performance of a Plascon premium paint, but offers a solvent free and zero VOC green solution. Giving you peace of mind when making your paint selection.”

For interior, residential and commercial application, Professional Evolution is a VOC and solvent free paint. The range is free of Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO) and s Chloroisothiazolinones (CIT) and is endorsed by the Green Building Council of South Africa and Ecospecifier verified. m

whaT haPPEnS whEn you REcyclE? The inert PET bottle is a package accepted all over the world and is completely safe to drink and eat from. It is also lightweight, unbreakable and recyclable.

PET can be identified by a small number 1 on the bottom of a container. This is often displayed inside a triangular mobius or a three-arrow recycling symbol. Alternatively, the letters PET will be stamped into the bottle.

Once the consumer has discarded the PET bottle or container, it is referred to as ‘post-consumer PET’.

Post-consumer PET is collected, baled and delivered to a recycler. In the recycling plant, bottle tops are removed as well as the non-compatible liners or metals often used to line food containers.

They are inspected and sorted by colour, while non-PET containers are removed. The PET products are then granulated into flakes and undergo multiple hot and cold washes.

These flakes then go through a floatation basin to separate remaining non-PET material before they are dried and extruded into small clear pellets.

The pellets are analysed in a laboratory and then separated into ‘non-food grade’ and ‘food grade’.

While resin identified for production of food grade resin is further assessed in a ‘bottle-to-bottle’ (B2B) laboratory and, when it is cleared for this use, the resin is extruded at 285ºC melting point into B2B PET. m

online savvy ACKNOWLEDGmENT GAVIN mOFFAT (gavin@puruma.com or www.twitter.com/gavinmoffat)

Do these at your peril

Seven pitfalls to avoid if you want to live in harmony with your information technology (IT).

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nformation technology can have a positive influence on your business. it can contribute to your bottom line, possibly not from an output point of view but certainly by simplifying your life and providing the right tools to get the job done.

Here are seven pitfalls to avoid if you would like to live in harmony with your IT, as opposed to having an unproductive, confrontational and unappreciated relationship.

don’t bother getting to know your business challenges and what tools can be used to solve them. All software and hardware is there to serve only one purpose. Contribute to the bottom line of the business in some shape or form.

Think that iT will solve a business problem. If your primary purpose for purchasing IT is to solve a business problem and you haven’t scrutinised the underlying challenge, you will place an additional layer of complexity on the problem and guess what? It will get worse, not better. assume that everyone will buy into your vision. In general employees want to get on with what they need to do. Not a bad thing but if they are not actively engaged with their job, the company and its vision, they will be unable to see why this new stuff is any better than the old. The result is low levels of adoption. don’t bother with change management, who needs it anyway?

The most insignificant changes within an organisation can bring about catastrophically unexpected long-term results. One of the few assumptions that you can make is that humans don’t like or embrace change and often fight against it. What are you going to be changing and what do you need to do to get people on board, to actively embrace the change? allow everyone to bring their own device to work. While the

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concept of bring your own device (BYOD), which I wrote about in a previous column, is on the up and up, you need to put policies and procedures in place to manage the influx. A free-for-all is not in your best interest. let people save stuff on their own hard drive. The critical aspect of data management is storing the right data in the right place, allowing for find-ability. Yes, that’s a real term. It is the ability to find what you want - when you want it. All the data that an employee produces on the job and depending on your environment sometimes after hours too, is yours. Centralise it, back it up and make it available to those who need it. don’t use social business tools to help you store tacit and explicit knowledge. Social business tools can be very effectively used to allow the recording of knowledge throughout the organisation and introduce new business drivers like collaboration. assume that everyone in your organisation loves you and would not for a second think of stealing your valuable information. They don’t necessarily love you and the rest is selfexplanatory.

Think that you have enough bandwidth. You don’t. It’s cheap.

Get more. It makes stuff quicker.

Think that no one uses dropbox, google drive or Microsoft Skydrive to store company data. They do. How are you going to deal with it in a way that serves the organisation?

Believe everything that your iT service provider tells you.

Many suppliers are honest and will give you credible advice but by the same token, many are in it for their own commissions and bonuses. Your business is and always will be secondary.

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Good manners go a long way I’m not sure how it came about, but bad manners seem to have become fashionable these days.

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aybe it’s because p o m p o u s proclamations from radio and television “stars” are the only way they can get people to listen as they try to outdo each other with their acidic bitterness. Maybe rude but popular people like Simon cowell from american idols and gordon Ramsey from hell’s kitchen feel that their negative power in some way makes the world a better place. i have watched disrespectful and uncouth teenage actors show contempt to the world in general on certain disney channels aimed at children. Twitter and other social media are full of people making nasty – and often unfounded – comments and attacks on others.

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offensive behaviour is acceptable. Well it isn’t, and customers who are treated discourteously will fight back.

When we ask people in our seminars who their role models are, and what characteristics they would like to aspire to, the same names always come up: Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Oprah Winfrey, Mahatma Gandhi, and other lesser-known people who have shown compassion and respect for their fellow human beings.

They made a positive difference to the world around them, and didn’t need to use their power to abuse and hurt others.

They often did challenge the status quo, and championed causes that many did not agree with, but they were above running around calling people names, swearing profusely, and showing disrespect by thinking that the world was made for them.

The opposite of bad manners is to give our customers a positive and pleasurable experience, and to bring a smile to their faces. I was recently on a flight when somehow one of the hostesses discovered that I also write books. She asked if I was happy to donate one to give to fellow passengers, and then announced the competition. The passenger that correctly guessed how many squares of toilet paper it took from the front of the aeroplane to the back would win, and we all had a good laugh as she walked down the aisle unfurling a roll from the loo. (The answer

is 176, but everyone left the plane in a really good mood.)

A new Muchacho’s Chicken opened in Norwood recently, and the friendly and responsive cashier gave me a R50 airtime voucher just because I spent more than R200. (The chicken was also delicious.)

A beautiful young lady sidled up to me outside an ice-cream shop and asked: “Sir, would you like a Chilly Willy?” I was a bit taken aback until she explained that it was sweet chocolate ice cream with chillies in it. Delicious again. A security guard at Campbell House Conference Centre in Johannesburg insisted that I should relax while he carried all of my equipment from the car to the meeting room. A young lady at the reception of Gallagher Estate sewed my ripped suit pants in about five minutes when she heard that I was looking for a stapler to fix them – just before I was due to speak to a huge audience.

These are all people who made a difference to other people in their lives, and there is never an excuse to use power to hurt others. As the Dalai Lama of Tibet responded when he was once asked what the purpose of life was: “The purpose of life is to help others. And if you cannot help them, will you at least please not hurt them?”

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1. TiME By TiMBERland Versatile enough to take you through the week and into an active weekend, the Timberland Watch Collection is sturdy, yet stylish enough to handle all your adventures on land and water.

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2. kodak ScanMaTE i920 This compact scanner saves desk space and time by automating repetitive tasks, creates crisp, clear images and easily readable text on the first scan, and saves important business documents into your information network in an instant.

3. STaTic-STick MEMo noTES From post-it size for your desk to A1 size in the boardroom, African Filing delivers innovative static notes that stick to just about anything – without the glue.

4. dE’longhi fully auToMaTic coffEE MachinE Modern design, versatility and elegance, De’Longhi’s Prima Donna Exclusive has cutting edge technology at its core. Created for authentic coffee lovers, its dedicated double boiler produces latte macchiato, frothed mild and chocolate.

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needful things 5. PhiliPS aiR fRyER Using up to 80% less fat when frying, now you can indulge without the guilt. It has capacity to fry an entire meal and an integrated air filter for less cooking smells 6. SolaR cEllPhonE caR chaRgER Autozone presents their latest offering, a solar charged Bluetooth cellphone handsfree kit that requires no installation, no wiring and can be easily moved from one vehicle to another. It uses one singlebutton operation to answer and make calls.

7. clEan, gREEn filTEREd waTER Verbatim are the distributors in South Africa of Japan’s number one water filtration system, Cleansui. The Cleansui system removes microparticles and bacteria while retaining the beneficial nutrients and minerals within the water, with purifiers distributed in the form of jugs, countertop units, tap mounted units and under sink mounted systems.

9. RolfES aRT clay This smooth, self-hardening clay does not shrink when it dries and clings well to a variety of supports such as wood, polystyrene, ceramics, glass and plastic making it suitable for kids, adults, amateur and professional artists. Let your imagination run wild.

8. PixMa all-in-onE PRinTER Canon delivers the perfect home photo printer, scanner and copier. Software lets you organise and print your photos via the internet and from your smartphone or tablet device or with full HD Movie Print. You can even make t-shirt transfers when using Canon creative papers.

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How to order stationery Office stationery plays an important role in every office as office supplies are purchased to assist a business in the smooth day to day running.

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ffice supplies may include printing material, stationery and computer related items and can carry quite a costly price tag.

Therefore care should be taken when ordering stationery. gET To know youR BRandS Some brands are just simply preferred.

The best way to get to know which pen hardly leaks compared to the one whose ink never seems to run out, is to ask questions. Staff at a company will gladly let you know which brand they prefer.

Another option would be to test drive different brands yourself and make a note of the ones you prefer. don’T Run ouT Any employee relegated with the task of ordering office supplies, should make sure that the current stock of supplies does not run out due to negligence on their part. If printing items such as envelopes or company letterheads are not ordered in time, it may well lead to problems, since dispatching of letters to customers will have to be delayed.

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don’T SacRificE QualiTy foR PRicE The ordering of substandard product could save the company money in the short-term and see you get you a pat on the back from the accountant but ordering a cheap product means you will probably get a substandard product that leaks or breaks, dries out or doesn’t work at all.

BE PREciSE When ordering office supplies, clear and exact details of the required products should be given to the supplier. It is not professional to telephone a supplier and ask him to bring “two boxes of invoice books like those ordered last time”.

The supplier has so many clients that it is impossible to remember what was ordered before. The danger here lies in the possibility that a guess will be made and the wrong product will be delivered.

Instead of being vague when ordering office supplies, the size, color and any other details should be specified in a written order. This will avoid any unnecessary mistakes due to misunderstandings.

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PRoducTS When ordering large office products chose a reputable company that also offers after sales service. You don’t want t o buy a fancy printer, and in an emergency have to wait for the ink to arrive from foreign shores. dEliVERy Most suppliers offer a ‘Free Delivery’ service but remember not to take advantage. To forget to order one pen and then have that dropped off in a separate delivery is careless and wasteful. Suppliers are also trying to run their business and would, like anyone, appreciate the curtesy. m

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Signs of the Times

A brief overview of some of the emerging trends for business and consumers leading into the year 2013.

MoBilE dEVicES Mobile devices will rule in 2013, as consumers use them to maximise their every moment, be it experiences, purchases or communications. Gartner Inc. predicts that by 2013 mobile phones will overtake PCs as the most common Web access device worldwide and that by 2015 over 80% of the handsets sold in mature markets will be smartphones, allowing consumption to occur anywhere, anytime, along with the tools and resources to create and capture value being more broadly distributed too.

QR codES Consumers will have started to see Quick Response Codes everywhere, from billboards to magazine advertising. Expect to see an almost universal adoption of these as they become an important part of every company’s mobile marketing strategy and as an engagement marketing tool. Services will continue to emerge that will enable customers to send QR code-based discounts and messages to friends via text messages and social networks.

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nEw-iSM As consumers lust for ever more exciting, new, interesting, niche, perfect and custom products in 2013, we will see the spread of new local manufacturing technologies such as 3D-printing and makeon-demand in manufacturing sectors in established markets. Along with these savvy, demanding customers we will see the industry focusing on the value of customer data to business and a proactive approach to brand delivery to shoppers as the flow is reversed.

Along with rising labour costs in China, there will also be a return to ‘local is lekker’ products. Playing an integral role in this will be a proliferation of niche social networks already seen with Instagram, Pinterest and Vimeo. Expect to see more custom networks that use Facebook’s login mechanism as a gateway to smaller, more focused social networks.

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business trends MaRkET linES MERgE The power of the internet and social media is allowing B2B and B2C customers to go direct into more industries, especially professional services. Along with new generations and the increasing power of the digital platform, social generations are reshaping companies from the inside, creating wider networks to create and deliver value to customers. As communications and marketing moves from a focus on one-to-one relationships to many-to-many, non-technology businesses will need to capitalise on these opportunities, with a strong online presence vital to their continued growth.

TRanSPaREncy Brands will be required to stand behind their product promises, both showing and proving that they have nothing to hide. As the world moves towards a more sustainable and socially-responsible future, companies will have to proactively provide evidence of their ethical and environmental credentials. For example, 69% of US consumers said they are more likely to buy from a brand that talks publicly about its CSR results, versus the 31% who would purchase from a brand that talks about its CSR mission and purpose and only 44% of Americans trust companies’ green claims (Source: Cone Inc., March 2012).

Pay iT foRwaRd Payment methods for businesses have been dominated by a handful of providers until now, requiring a network of merchant accounts, terminal providers and accompanying fees just to accept the most popular credit cards. A payment revolution is on its way, headed by services such as iZettle recently launched in the UK which allows businesses to take secure payments anywhere and everywhere via iphone, iPad or Android, where businesses pay nothing upfront and get a free mobile website for life. This combined with the growth of mobile wallets on smartphones and alerts to users of sales, offers and deals could spark a revolution for market stalls, events, pop-up shops, restaurants and delivery services and see more businesses requiring mobile compliant sites for phones and tablets.

3d TEchnology 3D-printing has been used by designers and engineers for years, now with falling technology costs we will begin to see designers, start-ups and small businesses able to offer custom, small-scale production runs. A must-have new gadget in the home, it is also likely to stimulate creativity in a new generation of emerging designers and products, with growth in 3D smart phone apps and communities gaining momentum. Internet television will also support rapid growth in internet useage with services such as Google and Apple TV bringing services into homes along with 4k TV – an HDTV experience four times the resolution of current sets that will grow interactivity and bring data and information ever closer to the customer.

daTa SEcuRiTy The personal cloud will gradually replace the PC as the location where individuals keep their personal content, access their services and personal preferences and center their digital lives. With social networks already part of the mainstream, there will be an increased consumer focus on privacy and protecting their personal data. Businesses managing technology, especially those using ‘the cloud’ will need to be alert when storing, using and securing personal data to avoid a public backlash and potential legal agreements. Already there is an increasing trend for ‘selfreporting’ to reassure consumers.

incEnTiViSing ThE woRkfoRcE Prior to the economic downturn, business recruited and incentivised staff with a combination of salary, bonuses and share options. As equity prices continue to drop, companies will need to relook at the structuring of incentive schemes so that they regain their place as a staff motivator, in order to retain top-class staff.

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Big daTa PRocESSing Big Data is moving from a focus on individual projects to an influence on enterprises’ strategic information architecture. Dealing with data volume, variety, velocity and complexity it is forcing changes to many traditional approaches. This realisation is leading organisations to abandon the concept of a single enterprise data warehouse containing all information needed for decisions. Instead they are moving towards multiple systems, including content management, data warehouses, data marts and specialised file systems tied together with data services and metadata, which will become the “logical” enterprise data warehouse. (gartner.com) hEalTh-cEnTRiciTy With a rising consumer awareness of the role of a healthy diet, many brands will reflect their anti-ageing, and health related properties in their marketing. Along with gluten-free, lactose-free, MSG-free labelled products, we will also see advances in quality and availability of whole range products, meat-free lines and innovative vegetarian foods and those claiming no-fat, no-sugar and salt-free alternatives, with many companies switching to “additive-/preservative-free” positionings, with the use of GM-free claims also growing in popularity. m my office magazine

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Plan your resources Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate internal and external management information across an entire organisation, embracing finance/accounting, manufacturing, sales and service, customer relationship management, etc.

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ERP systems can run on a variety of computer hardware and network configurations, typically employing a database as a repository for information.

ERP Software Modules ERP software consists of many enterprise software modules that are individually purchased, based on what best meets the specific needs and technical capabilities of the organisation. Each ERP module is focused on one area of business processes, such as product development or marketing. Some of the more common ERP modules include those for product planning, material purchasing, inventory control, distribution, accounting, marketing, finance and HR. As the ERP methodology has become more popular, software applications have emerged to help business managers implement ERP in other business activities and also incorporate modules for CRM and business intelligence - and present them as a single unified package.

The basic goal is to provide one central repository for all information that is shared by all the various ERP facets in order to smooth the flow of data across the organisation.

ERP Vendors Depending on your organisation’s size and needs there are a number of enterprise resource planning software vendors to choose from in the large enterprise, midmarket and small business ERP markets.

Large Enterprise ERP The ERP market for large enterprises is dominated by three companies: SAP, Oracle and Microsoft.

(Source: EnterpriseAppsToday; Enterprise ERP Buyer’s Guide: SAP, Oracle and Microsoft; Drew Robb)

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Midmarket ERP (ERP Tier II) For the midmarket vendors include Infor, QAD, Lawson, Epicor, Sage and IFS. (Source: EnterpriseAppsToday; Midmarket ERP Buyer’s Guide; Drew Robb) Small Business ERP (ERP Tier III) Exact Globe, Syspro, NetSuite, Visibility, Consona, CDC Software and Activant Solutions round out the ERP vendors for small businesses. (Source: EnterpriseAppsToday; ERP Buyer’s Guide for Small Businesses; Drew Robb) For the past few years, ERP systems have become one of the most powerful tools for quality control management. The important characteristics of quality control management include customer-

The basic goal is to provide one central repository for all information driven quality, top management leadership and commitment, continuous improvement, fast response, actions based on facts, employee participation and a quality management culture.

For example, SAP ERP redefines enterprise resource planning, delivering role-based access to crucial data, applications, and analytical tools.

In the arena of operations, SAP ERP manages end-to-end procurement and logistics business processes for complete business cycles – from self-service requisitioning to flexible invoicing and payment – optimising the flow of materials.

Another example of efficient ERP is XEROX’s ScanFlowStore which helps simply and efficiently create digital archives by scanning documents directly to a destination from a Xerox multifunction device. m

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Back to School goodies

“If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, insane asylums would be filled with mothers.”

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Consol’s solution to keeping water, freshly squeezed juices or milk drinks tasting exactly as they were intended - fresh and delicious - the funky 500ml glass bottle is perfect for everyday use. Fitted with a shiny silver twist off lid, a subtle addition of colour has been added through a trim that co-ordinates with the silicone grip; the bottles are as functional as they are good looking. Glass does not deteriorate, corrode, stain or fade so the Grip & Go will retain its good looks.

My Jar Be it for a teacher, sports coach, family, or friends, a Consol My Jar ticks all the boxes when it comes to a creative, cost-effective gift choice. The Consol My Jar comes standard with a chalk board and chalk, perfect for labelling the jar contents or for creating a special message. Ideal for nuts, preserves, sweet treats and cookies, the jars make a real statement and regardless of their contents, they never fail to delight.

Woolworths Woolworths has a catalogue of the Back to School and Home Office stationery available at its stores. The range includes staple items such as school notebooks, pens, pencils and filing solutions, while the stationery range available for the kids include wax crayons.

Woolworths also has an eco-offering of pens, pencil crayons and notebooks not to mention adult notebooks and yearly diaries as part of the company’s Good Business Journey where products are produced from a sustainable and certified source, undergo a chlorinefree bleaching process or are produced from recycled materials

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Exclusive Books Exclusive Books is the place to get unique school books and stationary supplies with their Back To School promotion. The distinctive range on offer includes colourful stationary and educational items from Melissa & Doug, Lamy pens, Crayola, gorgeous Legami journals, electronic dictionary bookmark and bestseller magic mushroom eraser with pencil sharpener. School books for the school syllabus such as the Oxford Dictionary in English and Afrikaans, workbooks for various subjects and the Shutter-Macmillan Atlas is also in stock.

OTC Pharma OTC Pharma supplies a range of internationally trusted homeopathic products. The school kit comprises of products such as Marcus Rohrer Spirulina (immune boosting multi nutrient for general wellbeing and improved concentration); Spatone (liquid iron supplement); Picksan NoLice! (preventative spray) & Lice Stop (lice shampoo); Rescue Select (stress and anxiety relief); Bye Wart (pain free wart removal); Bye Mouth Ulcer (most mouth ulcers are experience by children); Cetralin cough syrup; Similasan Sore Throat Relief; Similasan Sinus Relief; Similasan Computer Eyes Relief and Similasan Ear ache Relief. m

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Synergistic workflows Unfortunately large businesses have something smaller companies don’t – a full team to organise every aspect of daily operations.

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But remember, a productive office is an efficient office and this is also vital for business. if your staff are lack-lustre and lazy then your business profits will be too.

Maintaining order and efficiency in your office is vitally important.

HP recently released its tips on using technology more efficiently.

PRoVidE ThE RighT ToolS Your staff are only ever as good as the tools that you provide them with. If you simply give them basic computers that take a long time to load, then you will find that productivity drops, ie waiting for something to load means that staff will become distracted and be more likely to distract one another too.

conSolidaTE you calEndaR Make use of an electronic calendar and consolidate everything you do into one calendar that you have access to from anywhere. If you use Microsoft Outlook for e-mail, you already have a great calendar; complete with to-do lists and appointment reminders that show up on your right pane anytime you’re checking e-mail. Better yet, your calendar is available on the web from anywhere. go wiRElESS If your office is not already wireless, consider making the switch. Not only will this allow you to print to the closest printer no matter where you are in the office, your clients will appreciate the ability to get online while in your office for meetings. digiTal SToRagE Your small business needs the ability to scan. By scanning and storing files securely on a server that is regularly backed up, you can eliminate the need to pay for file storage space. This will also help make your small business more mobile.

Consider automating any forms you use and transferring customer paperwork to your company website. filE ShaRing SofTwaRE Many secure, cloud-based solutions are now available to make collaboration easy.

Consider a cloud-based solution, which automatically backs up your files to a central server that allows your team to always access the latest version of all files.

Providing extra amenities like a proper coffee machine and access to snacks will also greatly improve people’s comfort and provide them with the right tools for work.

TRain youR STaff Whilst your staff may have been doing the same thing for years, offering them training is important. Those staff members that receive training are shown to have a better work ethic because they feel more valued and this makes them more efficient. m my office magazine

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Global first:

China moves into printer market with Pantum Partnering with leading local distributor Kolok, Pantum’s Mono Laser P2000 Series brings a lifespan of 100 000 prints at the ‘best cost per page’ in the industry - and a first from a country set to make its mark in the printing arena.

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n the overall scheme of high-tech developments, the printer – even as a vital part of the computing function – rarely makes headline news, says Robert liang, sales director of Pantum, the brand that is making waves as the first chinese designed and manufactured printer to market.

“Pantum began development in 2006 and has spent some US$200 million on research and development to date, launching the P2000 series in October 2011 in Europe, Canada, the USA, India, Russia, Australia and Israel,” says Liang, adding that the company is aiming to achieve 5% of the global market by 2015, having already achieved that in the Chinese laser market. www.shop-sa.co.za

Allan Thompson, managing director of Bidvest-owned Kolok, says that he is excited about the partnership with Pantum and that testing on the robust new printer has impressed: “The cost saving per page exceeds anything we have seen in this market sector and while the range comes in a variety of stylish colours, it’s a tough, compact printer that Kolok is happy to stake its reputation on.”

“Before we take on products for distribution to resellers, we have to be sure we want to put our name to the partnership with the OEM” says Thompson. Liang adds that Pantum’s own testing shows a 0.3% failure rate in the 200 000 P2000s currently in operation in China. “This is exceptional, We are also happy to note that a paper jam is something that may occur only once in every 30 000 pages.”

With a high capacity cartridge and low cost of ownership, the range is also ideal for larger companies that would ordinarily spend huge amounts on hiring or paying off printers. “These machines are so competitively priced,” says Thompson, “that large companies can afford to install several Pantums and enjoy cost efficiency across all departments.”

Run from the Windows platform with 8MB of memory, the printer sets itself apart from others in its class with its sturdy metal interior and a solid steel roller bar instead of the more commonly used plastic bar and hard rubber rollers.

“The past connotations that ‘Made in China’ used to bring has changed, particularly over the past five years,” says Liang. “Pantum has put a lot of money into research and development and is aiming to ensure the global market sees the quality and competitive pricing that

Specifications: PRINTING Technology Print speed (ppm) First print out time Resolution (dpi) Printer language Duplex Mode

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PAPER Automatic paper tray: Media type Plain, Pre-printed Media size Letter, A4, A5, A6, JISB5, ISOB5, B6, Executive, Statement, Folio, Oficio, Legal, Big 16k, 32k, 16k, Big 32k, Custom (105mm ×148mm to 216mm×356mm, 4.1’’×5.8’’ to 8.6’’×14.2’’ ) Media weight 60-105g/m² (16lb bond~28lb bond) Paper input 150pages (standard paper 80g/m² (20lb bond)) Paper output 100pages (standard paper 80g/m² (20lb bond))

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GENERAL Dimensions(W*D*H) 380mm × 260mm × 236 mm Display screen NO Weight (with cartridge) 6.1 kg (13.4lbs) Weight (w/o cartridges) 5.3 kg (11.7lbs) POWER CONSUMPTION Printing: Sleep Mode

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can come from a concerted effort to focus on product sturdiness, meeting customer requirements and service excellence from distributors.”

Liang says that China has a developed a “good and growing relationship with the South African market”, with some $25-billion in trade between the two countries. “China has stepped up its game and is focused on producing world class products, particularly in the computer and peripherals sector.”

Says Thompson: “At this stage, we are offering the monochrome range which delivers 20 pages per minute (ppm). By January 2013 Pantum will have a 30ppm range and the 5000 Series will arrive by July giving users the scan, copy and print options in one.”

Resellers and end users can also look forward to the 4-in-one – which includes fax capabilities – in 2013, along with colour printers by the end of that year. “The key to Pantum’s success in our market will be the combination of quality and cost,” says Thompson.

“Pantum is very aware that the growing business market here is looking at both sustainability and products that make sense in a changing economy. In developing a range of printers built to ensure business efficiency and strength over the long haul, the company has come up with a combination of muscle and cost competency designed to give business owners peace of mind.” woRld fiRST iS a Bold MoVE foR china Liang says that as the only Chinese company to create a printer, Pantum looked closely as the IT industry and at printers in particular. “The three key areas we looked at in IT were laptops, tablets and printers.

While the first two are burgeoning, the third is a market that has been relatively quiet for 30 or 40 years. Certainly there have been additions to the printer and combinations that make business sense, but there has not been the change and excitement one sees in the rest of the industry.

Pantum aims to change that.”

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He adds that choosing Kolok as its Southern Africa distributor was a strategic move on Pantum’s part.

“Because we have put so much time and capital into the creation of the first Chinese printer, we also needed to create partnerships with distributors around the globe who reflect the quality of our products. We chose Kolok in South Africa based on its experience in the field their exemplary track record.”

Thompson says the partnership will see Kolok’s national network of seven operational facilities able to deal with any Pantum queries and issues immediately. “As with any brand we take on, Kolok has to have 100% faith in the product in order to back it up 100%.”

“While some OEMs have allowed the printer to be seen as a ‘throw away’ item due to pricing structures of the machines and cartridges, the Pantum series is refreshing in the way it has ensured a machine that offers longevity with cartridges that fit SMMEs’ budgets. We are more than happy to put the Kolok name to the partnership and give our resellers the assurance our reputation carries.”

“This is not a ‘quick buck’ market,” says Liang. “Pantum products will adhere to the highest standards in printing and continue to answer a call from the market for machines that are built to last. With their low carbon footprint, less waste toner residue and low ozone emissions, Pantum printers are also designed with environmental protection in mind.”

Available in a range of four colours, the machines give resellers a new and exciting avenue in printing options www.shop-sa.co.za

for end users. “Ultimately,” says Thompson, “the end user is who we want to impress, with efficiency and cost. Kolok believes the Pantum will do that in both the short and the long term.” aBouT kolok Kolok, a member of the Bidvest group since 1997, is the leading distributor of printer and computer supplies for international and local brands.

Kolok’s rich heritage from its early inception as Pelikan Products in 1966 sees a continuous growth in vendor representation with an increasing product range.

whaT’S in ThE Box? • Printer • Toner Cartridge • USB Interface Cable • Power Cord • CD-ROM • Quick Setup Guide *Average yield per toner cartridge in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 NOTE: Product specifications listed here are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice.

conTacT: Esna-May Hattingh - Hardware Manager – esna-may@koloksa.co.za aBouT PanTuM Pantum is a young and vigorous printer brand aiming to provide global printer users with reliable, affordable and environmental friendly printing solutions and services. Pantum’s product line is focused on providing printing solutions for both consumer market and business market with single function laser printers, MFPs and colour laser printers. Pantum’s new product development will follow market trends and customer needs to become the one-stop printing solution provider. m

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The points below are a framework of the most common office reception mistakes.

Following these simple points will not only improve your employee’s efficiency, but also the first impression visitors have of your business and your workplace.

There are many other considerations that make for proper office design and the best possible way of getting a good return on your investment is to hire an experienced design professional.

Plan To haVE a REcEPTion aREa Not having a reception is mistake number one, says Wasilewski. Have you ever had a meeting at an office where you’ve never been before, and

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- the frontline of your company when you walked in you found yourself in the middle of all the employees with all of their work suddenly paused while they stared at you blankly? I have, and it makes a negative first impression. Plan to have a conspicuous reception area and staff it with a pleasant and informative individual who will keep your other employees from getting interrupted. whERE To PuT ThE REcEPTion aREa Place it at the entrance so that it is the first place a visitor will head. There is no point in having a reception area if visitors find it easier to interrupt other staff. lighTing in ThE REcEPTion aREa Not just mistake number three but the most common mistake is lighting, while the most overlooked detail is lighting colour. “Have you ever walked into an office where the light makes everything look distasteful or sickly?”

Typical bulbs will be anywhere from 2500 - 7500 Kelvin, where 2500 is warm and yellow, and 7500 is cold and blue. A cold, blue light will make skin and even food look unpleasant so stick to between 3500-4500 Kelvin.

The front desk or reception area in an office is the introduction to your company – the shop window. This is possibly the first impression your company will make on any visitor.

SEaTing in ThE REcEPTion aREa This is very important to the office visitor, and how they perceive your business. This mistake takes two forms: not having anywhere to sit, and art chairs.

If there is nowhere to sit, your visitors will be left to either stand around or pace in your reception hall. Either option is uncomfortable and does not project a welcoming atmosphere. And by ‘art chairs’ I am referring a phenomenon most commonly seen in design offices and office designs created by those firms. Make sure your reception seating can actually be sat on and that it is comfortable and natural to sit in. oPEn VS. cloSEd REcEPTion dESkS If you are genuinely concerned that office visitors may attack your receptionist, then having a closed reception desk with a sliding window or slot is perfectly reasonable.

Otherwise, it’s mistake number five. It tells your visitors that you assume they are undesirable, dangerous or otherwise untrustworthy. They are most commonly found in hospitals and police stations – enough said! m Vol 96 - Issue

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Breathing deeply Air fresheners are popular both at home and in the office as they expel any and all offensive smells.

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Constant research and development have given the consumer various option when cchoosing hoosing an air freshener and as we know, consumers like choices.

The benefits of air fresheners include much more than just fresh smelling air. The full list of benefits depends on the type of air freshener chosen. For instance, if you go with a commercial air freshener, you would enjoy a variety of fragrances that can help mask foul odours. This kind of variety makes commercial products popular and convenient. In addition, commercial products are generally inexpensive.

If you choose a metered or programmable air freshener system, then the benefits include elimination of odour as well as the no-hassle operation. For many people, being able to turn the air freshener system on and then walking away makes it a popular choice. You will also find air fresheners that do not mask odour but actually eliminate them. In this case, you do not end up with an unpleasant odour mingling with the fragrance of the air freshener.

You will also find air fresheners designed to kill germs, viruses, and micro-organisms or go with natural aromatherapy fragrances, which also produce a wonderful scent while offering healing benefits. For instance, jasmine helps stimulate while reducing depression, lavender is known to ease headaches, nausea, and insomnia, and cinnamon is an appetite suppresser while also calming the nerves.

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SPRay The first and still the most popular type of air freshener is the spray. These sprays are made to cover up stenches by either neutralising the smell or even sanitising the room.

Plug-inS Plug-ins were first introduced by Glade and of course when one company’s product is a success, many competitors will jump on the band wagon.

These smell-neutralising options were a roaring success as they simply plug into an electrical socket and omit a constant wave of fragrant scents. gEl Gel is a jelly like substance that contains a scent.

The gels are commonly used in toilet bowls and as the water flushes over the gel, the scent is released.

PoTPouRRi Perhaps the most old fashioned and probably the most environmentally friendly option is potpourri.

Potpourri also purports to be great for those that fall victim to allergies or headaches as it is made up dried fragrant natural materials, such as rose petals.

ScEnTEd candlES Scented candles have also cut themselves a piece of the air freshener market pie. As the perfumed wax melts, a scent is released into the atmosphere. oThER oPTionS Manufacturers are constantly turning out innovative products to freshen air. Fabreze’s ScentStories, for example, is an innovative product that freshens the air by using discs that play in a player. m

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Lose weight?  Start exercising?  Stop smoking?  It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions

by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety.

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owever, it is important to remember that the new year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character c h a n g e s , according to the american Psychological association (aPa). it is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behaviour and promise to make positive lifestyle changes.

“Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on 1 January can help you reach whatever it is you strive for,” says psychologist Lynn Bufka, PhD. “Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognising that lifestyle change is important and working toward it, one step at a time.”

By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behaviour into your everyday life.

APA OFFERS THESE TIPS WHEN THINKING ABOUT A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: START SMALL Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, your aim is to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four days a week at the gym instead of seven. If you would like to eat healthier, try replacing dessert with something else you enjoy, like fruit or yogurt, instead of seeing your diet as a form of punishment.

CHANGE ONE BEHAVIOUR AT A TIME C Unhealthy behaviours develop over the course M of time. Thus, replacing unhealthy behaviours with healthy ones requires time. Don’t get overwhelmed Y and think that you have to reassess everything in CM your life. Instead, work toward changing one thing MY at a time.

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K Consider joining a support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class at your gym or a group of co-workers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and less intimidating.

DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and okay. Don’t give up completely because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week because you were busy. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.

ASK FOR SUPPORT Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your resolution. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking professional help.

Psychologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies as to how to adjust your goals so that they are attainable, as well as help you change unhealthy behaviours and address emotional issues.

(Credit: American Psychological Association)

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Back to bookbuying basics It’s back to school time again and we all know what that means: it is round about this time that we all have to empty our pockets to buy this semester’s textbooks.

Buy onlinE The internet marketplace has changed how business is done.

Within no time, behind your personal computer, you can search the web for a variety of products at the lowest price possible.

There are sites geared at helping students find the books for their curriculum.

Locally, Red Pepper Books, Juta Online and Armstrong’s are some of the top suggestions that come up. Internationally, DirectTextbook.com and Amazon are the favourites.

A warning though to those purchasing online: Carefully examine any seller’s description and pictures of the textbooks.

It would be disastrous to end up with a photocopied black and white version of the book you thought you were purchasing, not to mention highly illegal.

SEll Back laST yEaR’S BookS A lot of book stores offer buy back credit – if you sell them the books you bought a year ago, the store will give you a store credit greater than their normal cash pay-out in order to keep your business next semester.

ShaRing Make friends with someone in your class and share a book.

The main problem here would be the parental rights. Who gets it when and for how many days?

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www.educatedbooks.co.za is a new and dynamic South African online second-hand book exchange aimed at helping students across the country to buy and sell their used textbooks.

“For the cost conscious ones this site is just what you have been praying for,” states the website. All books are advertised on the site for free and students are able to sell books that might have been eliminated from their institution’s curriculum to students at other institutions that still use those books. www.kwango.co.za claims that it is great site where South africa’s new, secondhand and used books can be traded. “You can sell your secondhand books and earn money directly into your account.”

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Review Toya dElaZy DUE DROP Toya Delazy continues to blaze a trail toward the top of the SA pop landscape with the release of Heart, the fourth single from her acclaimed debut album Due Drop.

Delazy’s debut album, originally released in April 2012 was highly praised by both critics and fans alike and released as a Deluxe Version toward the end of 2012.

Due Drop Deluxe is a two disc set that includes a bonus DVD with all four singles videos: Pump It On, Love Is In The Air, Are You Gonna Stay? and Heart, plus the behind-the-scenes documentary film shot in 2012 entitled It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic.

The original audio disc was expanded to include two new singles, Losing My Love a track completed with producer Justin Denobrega and Viva Party recorded and produced by Pascal & Pearce. The electronic production duo also contributed a banging six minute remix of new single Heart. New artist ClassyMenace remixes Pump It On and Love Is In The Air to complete the package! m

ThE BEST adVicE i EVER goT SIYA MAPOKO The Best Advice I Ever Got features insights and elegant ideas from 32 remarkable leaders from the corporate world, the non-profit sector, academia, international human development experts and international bestselling authors. These leaders bring to the book over 800 years of collective business and leadership experience as the mission for this project was to spread ideas that push South Africans forward.

The Best Advice I Ever Got is packed with nuggets of wisdom for corporate executives on leadership, for managers on how to better manage and develop their people, for the youth on how to make better choices

in life and for government leaders on how to build a stronger, united and more

prosperous Africa.

“It gives me great joy to announce the publication of The Best Advice I Ever Got,” says Mapoko. “This is the book I worked on for 15 months.” m onE foR onE For every copy sold, the publishers will donate a copy to a young South African learner.

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crime alert

Business Crime fraudulent manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit HP supplies products.

The total seizure value was approximately $299,421.

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hP aidS SEiZuRE of counTERfEiT PRinTing PRoducTS HP aided the seizure of more than 11 530 counterfeit printing supplies in Malaysia towards the end of 2012, following a successful raid.

The OEM’s Southeast Asia Anti-Counterfeit Programme aided offices from the Malaysia Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism on the raid that is said to have seized more than 719 counterfeit ink cartridges, 3 132 toner cartridges and 7 669 components in producing counterfeit products.

HP Global Brand Protection and AntiCounterfeiting Property for Original HP Supplies Jeff Kwasny commented, “HP vigorously defends its brand and intellectual property for Original HP supplies by engaging in industry-leading anti-counterfeiting practices to combat the

PolygRaPh TESTing diVidES Sa’S EMPloyERS - SuRVEy A recent survey conducted by South Africa’s top executive search firm, Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters, shows that the issue of polygraph or lie detector testing is splitting the country’s blue-chip employers.

While the banking sector generally and firmly rejected the veracity of polygraph tests, employees within the insurance, FMCG and retail industries could find themselves wired up and their bodily responses scrutinised for evidence of dishonesty.

Debbie Goodman-Bhyat of Jack Hammer warns that there is currently no legislation covering polygraph testing, which could see some employees on the back foot in a crisis.

Those in the “pro-polygraph” camp point out that these are another weapon in a company’s arsenal if an employee is accused of a serious offence. One respondent from the retail sector indicated

that not only would they subject employees to polygraph tests but also to simultaneous “lifestyle audits” in the case of financial mismanagement charges.

Others indicated that such tests are a good way of indicating whether employees share the company’s values and whether they have integrity, especially when handling substantial amounts of money.

The banking sector came down sharply against such tests, with respondents indicating that they rely on stringent recruitment procedures to ensure that only individuals with integrity are hired.

Some felt that the tests were “not an exact science” and “irrelevant to a white-collar environment”, while stating a preference for “hard evidence”.

“The old saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’, is true. Once the crime has been committed, you cannot go back and ‘undo’ it. A polygraph test may help you uncover the guilty party in a crisis but the possible damage to your corporate reputation and staff morale has already been incurred. It is surely better to hire exemplary employees and minimise the chances of crime than to ‘lock the stable door after the horse has bolted’, so to speak.”

There is currently no legislation covering lie detector tests in South Africa, and both the CCMA and courts of law will only consider polygraph evidence in conjunction with other evidence. m

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oBiTuaRy: walTER JuST, 24 July 1921—14 noVEMBER 2012 Walter Just was not only a father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he personified Trodat and employees of the company worldwide saw him as a father figure.

After he was dismissed from the military in 1944, he joined his parent’s company which had been founded in 1912 by his father, Franz Just. His main duty was to secure storage facilities for the finished stamp products in Austria.

At the beginning of 1946, export activities into various European countries had begun and, in spite of great difficulties, the business started to grow.

Condolences go to his many friends, family and business associates throughout the industry. m

anTaliS BRighTEnS uP ThE RoadS The Antalis fleet has been given a new look. 15 of the vehicles were completely rebranded including 12 large – 4ton and 6ton - trucks, 1 bakkie and 2 combo type vehicles. The trucks will be spotted on the roads in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

The remainder of the fleet has also been refreshed with new look and feel decals on the doors. Antalis chose to work with Frantic Visual Communication who printed directly onto the Tarpaulins and, for the decal elements, used the Vutek QS3360 solvent machine finishing both the curtains and decals with UV varnish. m

coloP on facEBook The use of “New Media” is not completely new at the worldwide active rubber stamp producer, COLOP, that has been successfully represented on You Tube for several years. The Austrian company has sought the direct contact with their customers on Facebook and hopes to not only to inform customers on its new Facebook company page, but also to get opinions and encourage interaction. m C

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The company’s agreement with WWF, which was renewed in July 2012 for a period of 12 months, sees it contribute a percentage of every bizhub multifunctional device sold. This amounted to more than R 1million for the previous financial year.

The funds donated go directly to the University of Pretoria’s Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, to assist in the running and further development of RhODIS, a rhino DNA index system. Thus far, the RhODIS system has contributed evidence to more than 400 investigative rhino poaching cases in South Africa. m

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officE acTiVE wElcoMES nEw MEMBER Office Active would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest member, All about Office, who are based in Moreleta Park in Pretoria. m officE naTional Please be advised that Furniture Fundeez cc T/As Fundeez Office National is no longer a member of the Office National group. Twin Hill Investments 20 (Pty) Ltd and Bloem Stationery Ithuteng cc T/As Bloempapier Office National are also no longer a member of the Office National group. This is very unfortunate considering that the previous owners of Bloempapier were founding members of the group since joining the group in Nov 2004. They were also a previous winner of the Office National prestigious Dealer of the Year Award in 2009 where they walked away with a new delivery vehicle. m

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shop-sa networking opportunities A quick review and preview of member networking events.

Local Events shop-sa Year-end function shop-sa held its year-end function at the Barnyard Theatre in Cresta‌ and it rocked!!! shop-sa would like to thank its members, supporters and regional committees for their contributions over the past year.

We are looking forward to a successful 2013 filled with fabulous events nationally.

Hope you have had superb festive season and are ready to take on the new year.

Out & About with shop-sa

Konica donates to save the rhinos

Antalis Editor’s Lunch

Dion Wired retail launch

PNA Suppliers Evening countrywide

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Events 2013 hong kong international Stationery fair 7 - 10 January 2013 in hong kong The Hong Kong International Stationery Fair is one of the region’s most important procurement platforms for office and school articles. The last event in 2012 attracted around 210 exhibitors and over 15 000 visitors. This time the fair was complemented by a new product group for computer accessories. The trade fair for writing utensils, stationery, office supplies and equipment, artists’ and school requisites was launched in Hong Kong under the name Pen & Paper in 1996. In 2001, it was renamed Hong Kong International Stationery Fair and has been held parallel to the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair since then. The fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt in cooperation with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

The Remanexpo 2013 trade show will take place at the Messe Frankfurt Paperworld in hall No.3 from 26th to 29th January 2013. creativeworld takes place 26 – 29 January at the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition hall and will showcase painting, drawing and tinker paper, assortments for modelling, kneading, decorating, playing and giving, hobby and handicrafts books with appropriate materials, sets and tools, decorations for the table, home and garden, learning and teaching aids, water colours, oil and acrylic paints, brushes, canvases and easels. Visit www.creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com for more.

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EurociS - The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology. 19 - 21 February 2013, Düsseldorf, Germany.

Spielwarenmesse international Toy fair nürnberg 30 January – 4 february 2013 Expect to network with 2776 exhibitors from 62 countries as you mingle with 76 055 visitors from 120 countries.

This year promises 1 million products, including 70,000 new products. Not just an exhibition, it also promises to be informative, with comprehensive knowledge programme including the Toy Fair Special, the Global Toy Conference and the Toy Business Forum. This year a special area at the Central entrance is devoted completely to this generation of games combined with smartphones and tablet PCs.

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The Tanzania Trade Show, International Trade Exhibition to be held from 22 - 24 February , 2013 will take place at The Diamond Jubilee Hall, DarEs-Salaam. Visit www.growexh.com/ tanzaniatradeshow/

uPcoMing daTES: Chinese New Year is on Sunday, 10 February 2013.

Valentine’s Day is on Thursday, 14 February 2013.

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Martin yale africa (action group) national Stationery Pilot Pen (Sa) Pop’s Print and Stationery Powerhouse dictation Systems PuM Bookshop Rexel office Products Spectra upfront Statesmen Stationery w Vos and co

THE LABEL SPECIALIST Stick with the best!

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The latest office products catalogue An annual magazine subscription A shredder from Nikki Electronics for early payment of membership fees (terms and conditions apply) Go to www.shop-sa.co.za and read about what the association can do for you.

Renewal of declaration All new and renewing shop-sa members are required to sign a declaration confirming that they do not engage in illegal activities, comply with all legal requirements relating to their business and products, and do not deal in grey products.

CONTACT Kindly contact Rachel Skink at the shop-sa offices on 011 880 1147.

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NEW COLOUR GRIP PENCILS Faber-Castell Colour GRIP and Junior GRIP colour pencils now available in South Africa.

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Non Slip GRIP dots give better grip and control.

Triangular “Easy to GRIP” shape also prevents pencils rolling.

More pigment for smooth, rich colours.

Break resistant leads and superior sharpening.

Eco friendly - made from wood from sustainable forestry.

FSC certified.

Tel: 011 473 9800 • Fax: 011 474 3542 email: sales@bantex.co.za

NEW GRIP 2001 PENCIL SETS Two new Faber-Castell Colour GRIP 2001 pencil sets now available in South Africa.

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Set 1 contains: 3 GRIP 2001 HB pencils.

Set 2 contains: 2 GRIP 2001 HB pencils, sleeve sharpener and a dust free eraser.

Non Slip GRIP dots give better grip and control.

Triangular “Easy to GRIP” shape also prevents pencils rolling.

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Break resistant leads and superior sharpening.

Eco friendly – pencils made from wood from FSC certified sustainable forests.

Unique sleeve sharpener.

Dust free eraser for excellent, clean erasing.

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IP7250 Canon All-in-One Photo printer • • •

High performance 5-ink photo printer with Wi-Fi Fast photolab quality printing Low-profile design with integrated paper trays

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Tablet & Smartphone ready My Image Garden software Direct Disc Print & Auto Duplex Print more with optional XL inks

Tel: 011 248 0300 www.koloksa.co.za

Philips Dictation & Transcription Philips dictation solutions allow you to create high quality dictation files with Professional Digital Pocket Memos and send them electronically to your typist, where she is able to transcribe the recordings using the LFH7177 transcription kit. The transcription kit allows for the secretary to have her hands free to type while she uses the foot pedal to control all the functions such as play, stop, fast forward etc.

Tel: 011 887 1056 Email: info@speech.co.za Web: www.speech.co.za

TOWER ADHESIVE SIGNS Tower Adhesive Signs are printed on 0.75mm thick self-adhesive material and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use where numbers, letters and informational signs are required for identifying items or conveying information and warnings. Available in ABS and reflective material.

Tel: 0800 220 488 www.towerproducts.co.za

TOWER PROTECTOR PAD RANGE Tower’s Protector Pad Range includes Anti-scratch felt pads, Anti-slip rubber pads, Buffer pads and Bumper dots. These pads are easy to apply to appliances, office equipment, surfaces and miscellaneous items around the home and office.

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Redfern Product Showcase Redfern new Teachers variety pack includes 392 stickers – (a variety of stars; gold motivational trophies; smiley faces and ring reinforcements).

2013! A fresh new start for teachers with this exciting combination of stickers for your students.

Tel: 08600 LABEL (52235) • Fax: 021 552 9681 Email: sales@redfern.co.za www.redfern.co.za

Rexel Clipfolders A4 New from Rexel are these A4 Clipboard clip-folders with fold over covers to protect your documents. Available in Black, Blue, Red and Green

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

Fusion 1000L A4 AND A3 Laminator Launching in 2013 • Perfect choice for occasional use in the home or small office • Maximum Micron pouch: 150 micron • Warm up time: 5 minutes • Approximate lamination time (A4): 54 sec • Compact, smooth lamination and ultra quiet • Basic LED Display

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

Fusion 1100L A4 and A3 Laminator Launching in 2013 • Perfect choice for occasional use in the home or small office • Maximum Micron pouch: 250 micron • Warm up time: 4 minutes • Approximate lamination time (A4): 54 sec • Compact, smooth lamination and ultra quiet • Basic LED Display

Tel: 011 226 3300 Fax: 011 837 9489 Web: www.rexelsa.co.za

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SOURCE PRODUCTS HERE a ADDING MACHINE, POINT OF SALE AND MACHINE ROLLS BSc Stationery - Treeline Papergeni Rotunda ADHESIVES, GLUES AND SPRAYS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Correction Fluid, Glue sticks & Super Glue BSc Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, BIC, Bostik, Ponal, Pritt, Pentel, Faber Castell, Staedtler Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave freedom Stationery - Marlin Stationery & Paper world S.a ADHESIVE NOTES 3M Sa PTy ltd - Post-it ® BSc Stationery - Stick ‘n Notes Stationery & Paper world S.a - Eagle, Highland

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B BAGS AND CASES Bantex - Moulded pencil cases BSc Stationery - Treeline, Penflex, Gotcha, Staedtler, Bantex flip file - Business cases. freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin global Bag and Sportswear Manufactures Custom schoolbags ,tracksuits kolok - Kenton Stationery & Paper world S.a Topmark - School Bags, Laptop Bags, Pencil Cases, Sports Bags, Luggage

BATTERIES BSc Stationery - Eveready nikki distributors - Duracell Batteries nikki distributors - Energizer Batteries Stationery & Paper world S.a BIN RANGE Bantex - Waste paper bins krost office Products

BINDING ACCESSORIES aZ Trading - Plastic Comb, Wire, Thermal & Covers Beswick office Products - Fellowes BSc Stationery - Treeline, Rexel, Bantex cTP donau - Donau files and slide binders, A4 poster board Martin yale africa - Comb, Wire Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding Machines Rexel office Products - Rexel and GBC Stationery & Paper world S.a w Vos & co - Renz covers & combs, ringwire BINDING MACHINES aZ Trading - DSB, Neorel Beswick office Products - Fellowes Martin yale africa - Martin Yale Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding Machines Rexel office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges Stationery & Paper world S.a w Vos & company - Renz.

BOARDS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - BIC Velleda School Whiteboards BSc Stationery - Bestboards, Pentel, Pilot, Artline, Penflex cTP Stationery - Flip Chart Pads hortors Stationery - Legal Notices i.e. Basic Conditions & OSH Act and Leave and Absence Chart freedom Stationery - Marlin Max frank - Artline Flipchart Markers, Artline, Maxi whiteboard markers Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave Parrot Products - Full range of boards and accessories. Custom boards printed to your specification.

Rexel office Products - NOBO whiteboards, pinboards, easels and accessories Stationery & Paper world S.a BOOK COVERS Bantex - Book Covers cTP Stationery - Poly Prop Donau heavy duty covers Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper freedom Stationery gordon’s Productions - contact paper woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic cover back to school clear and coloured self adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut polythene covers. grafton Paper Products Palm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper rolls, poly rolls, gift-wrap BOOKS AND PADS Bantex - Hard and soft cover noted range BSc Stationery - Treeline cTP Stationery - Impala and premier books and pads freedom Stationery - Manufacturers hortors Stationery - Legal registers impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers Palm Stationery Manufacturers Power Stationery - Powerstar Stationery & Paper world S.a BOXES AND CARTONS Beswick office Products - Bankers Box to Boxes and Cartons cTP Stationery - Archiving Systems Rexel office Products Tidy files - Acid free archiving products

c CALCULATORS BSc Stationery - Treeline, Kaiser, Sharp freedom Stationery kolok - HP nikki distributors - Truly calculators Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave Power Stationery - Powerstar

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Rexel office Products - IBICO Stationery & Paper world S.a - Sharp, Catiga, Casio, Citizen CALENDARS cTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes CALLIGRAPHY Max frank - Artline CANTEEN kolok - Tea, Coffee, milk etc, Sunbeam(appliances), Cleansui (water filters and refills) CARBON PAPER AND FILMS Stationery & Paper world S.a CASH BOXES Stationery & Paper world S.a

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COMPUTER CLEANING Beswick office Products - Fellowes Pyrotec - Tower computer cleaning range kolok - ComputerCare COMPUTER CONSUMABLES cTP Stationery - Full range of DONAU files kMP - for computer consumables kolok unlimited - Penguin (Ribbons, Toners, Inkjets,) ,Till and fax rolls Redfern Print Services - Redfern inkjet/laser/ copier labels and a full range of stationery labels Stationery & Paper world S.a COMPUTER HARDWARE kolok unlimited - Blazer UPS systems, Geha (Interactive white boards) Stationery & Paper world S.a

CD’S, DVD’S AND DISKETTES kolok - Verbatim, Kenon CLIP BOARDS Bantex - PVC and moulded plastic cTP Stationery - DONAU brand Parrot Products - Masonite and whiteboard Stationery & Paper world S.a CLIPS, FASTENERS AND PINS Bantex - Paper clips freedom Stationery - Marlin grip Binders Essentials, Stephens, Penguin Stationery & Paper world S.a Tidy files - Filing solution COLOURING BOOKS Empire Toy & Stationery - Empire books freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave COMPUTER ACCESSORIES Beswick office Products - Fellowes kolok - Verbatim, Kenon krost office Products Pyrotec - Tower Inkjet-laser labels, business cards and photo paper Stationery & Paper world S.a

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DIARIES, PLANNERS AND ORGANISERS cTP Stationery - CTP Brand hortors Stationery - Legal diaries Rexel office Products - NOBO planners, refills and T-card kits South african diaries - For all your diary needs DICTATION - TRANSCRIPTION Powerhouse dictation for Philips - Dictation, transcription, meeting recording, mini-tapes, foot pedals, accessories DRAUGHTING AND DRAWING OFFICE SUPPLIES cTP Stationery - A4 Poster Boards

E EMBOSSERS AND ENGRAVING Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - Ideal & Trodat

CORPORATE STATIONERY & GIFTING Star Stationers and Printers Stationery & Paper world S.a

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CRAYONS AND CHALKS BSc Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Henkel, Faber Castell, Staedtler faber castell - Wave crayons and pastels freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Chalks and Crayons Stationery & Paper world S.a

ENVELOPES AND MAILING BSc Stationery - Leo Envelopes, Jiffy cTP Stationery - Commercial envelopes global envelopes grafton/Star kZn EnVEloPES Merpak Envelopes - Simplistic, full range of printed and plain envelopes Papergeni

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DESK SETS AND ACCESSORIES Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Desk Set Solo Delux Bantex - Comprehensive range - moulded plastic BSc Stationery - Treeline, Bantex freedom Stationery - Marlin krost office Products ledger Systems - Falcon Products Rexel office Products - Rexel Eco Range

Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Tippex tape, bottle and Pen BSc Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Artline, Faber Castell, Pentel, Pilot, Staedtler, Pritt freedom Stationery - Marlin Max frank - Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Tape/Erasers Pentel S.a (PTy) lTd - Hi-Polymer and Ain eraser, correction tape and pens Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office

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FILES AND FILING african filing Systems - Top retrieval filing and arching products Bantex & Viking - All filing and storage BSc Stationery - Treeline, Bantex Mobifile cTP Stationery - Full range of quality DONAU brand file-a-Punch cc flip file - Executive display files, expanding files, Document folders, dividers freedom Stationery - Edo / Unifile Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Lever arch, Ringbinder files, Manilla flat folders grafton/Star kolok - Geha (Binding machines) Palm Stationery Manufacturers - leaver arch, ring binder files, manilla flat folders.

Pentel S.a (Pty) ltd. - Display book Vivid, document file, clip file and presentation file Rexel office Products - Prima and Rexel ranges Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office Tidy files - Filing solutions

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FOLDERS Bantex BSc Stationery - Treeline, Bantex cTP Stationery - DONAU Brand freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers - View files, polypropylene & board folders Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office Tidy files - Specialised FORMS - LEGAL AND MISCELLANEOUS hortors Stationery - complete range of custom, company, miscellaneous, magisterial, etc.

FURNITURE - OFFICE & SCHOLASTIC krost office Products - accessories new Era office cc - Specialising in all office furniture desks, chairs, credenzas, boardroom tables, etc Reboni furniture group - Manufacturing and distribution of educational and office furniture Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office

GUILLOTINES AND TRIMMERS aZ Trading - DSB, Kobra Beswick office Products - Fellowes, Vivid Martin yale africa - Martin Yale Rexel office Products - SmartCut and ClassicCut w Vos & co - Ideal

LABELS BSc Stationery - Treeline, Tower, Midmadex freedom Stationery - Marlin nor Paper Pyrotec - Tower stationery, inkjet-laser labels Redfern Print Services - Redfern Inkjet/laser/ copier labels and a full range of stationery labels Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office Tidy files - Filing solutions

i INDEX TABBING AND DIVIDERS 3M Sa - Post-it flags, Flag pen and highlighter Bantex - P.P and Manilla board BSc Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, Flip File cTP Stationery - DONAU Brand board and P.P flip file - Index Tabs, Flip tabs freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers grip Binders Rexel office Products - Rexel, Mylar and Prima board Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office INKS kMP - for computer consumables.

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LAMINATING POUCHES AND MATERIALS aZ Trading - A0 to ID card size Beswick office Products - Fellowes kolok - GEHA, Penguin laminating pouches and rolls Martin yale africa Parrot Products Rexel office Products - GBC Stationery & Paper world S.a - All Office LEGAL STATIONERY hortors Stationery - All legal registers, forms, diaries etc

JANITORIAL kolok - Goldenmarc (Cleaning products), Brooms, Mops and equipment.

LETTER TRAYS Bantex & Viking krost office Products

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OFFICE ERGONOMICS Beswick office Products - Fellowes Back/Wrist/ Foot support; Notebook riser stand Rexel office Products - Kensington copyholders, risers, footrests, Rexel range of electric staplers and punches which reduces chances of RSI (repititive strain injury)

MARKERS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Permanent Markers, Highlighters, whiteboard BSc Stationery Sales - Treeline, Collosso, Penflex, Artline, Maxi, Pentel, Pilot, Bic faber castell - Permanent and non permanent freedom Stationery - Marlin interstat agencies - Edding Max frank - Artline , Maxi, Uni Parrot Products - White board, permanent and OHP markers. Wide range of highlighters Penflex - White board, flipchart, permanent markers, highlighters Pentel (Pty) ltd. - Maxiflo, white board marker and paint marker Power Stationery - Powerstar Stationery & Paper world S.a MATHEMATICAL GEOMETRY SETS & ACCESSORIES freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKS hortors Stationery - Company registers, minute books and other legal registers ledger Systems - Falcon products

n NUMBERING MACHINES Rexel office Products Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - Reiner Dater/ Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

OVERHEAD PROJECTION AND ACCESSORIES 3M Sa (Pty) ltd. - Overhead film, transparency, multimedia kolok - Penguin Transparencies Max frank - Artline Parrot Products - Data Projectors, OHPs, screens and rear projection film Penflex - Penflex Overhead projector pens Rexel office Products - NOBO

P PAPER AND BOARD antalis South africa - Office paper solutions Bantex - Cube refills BSc Stationery - Apex Paper - Typek,Rotatrim cTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper freedom Stationery grafton/Star kolok unlimited - Geha (paper media), EPSON, HP, CANON, nor Paper Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and board Rexel office Products - Prima Paper & Board TRiBE - TRIBE Inkjet Paper and Film PAPER FOLDING MACHINES Martin yale africa - Martin Yale w. Vos & co - Ideal

PENCIL LEADS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Criterium 0.5mm leads faber castell - Extensive range, beginner to artist freedom Stationery - Marlin Max frank - Uni Pentel S.a (Pty) ltd - Ain lead, standard lead various grades Stationery & Paper world S.a

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PENCIL SHARPENERS freedom Stationery Palm Stationery Manufacturers Power Stationery - Powerstar PENS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - Criterium 0.5mm leads BSc Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell, Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel, Lexi, Penflex faber castell freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo Max frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Penflex - Penflex ballpoints and rollerballs Pentel S.a (Pty) ltd - Superb Ballpoint, Energel Pen Power Stationery - Powerstar Staedtler Sa (Pty) ltd - Ball point, Fineliner, Gel and Pigment liner pens

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PENCILS Bic South africa (Pty) ltd - BIC Evolution Graphite, BIC Matic Clutch ,Velocity Clutch, Atlantis Clutch, BU4 Clutch BSc Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell, Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo Max frank - Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Pentel S.a (Pty) ltd - Hotshot, Mechanical Pencil, Techniclick Pencil.

Power Stationery - Powerstar Rexel office Products - Rexel HB & Derwent Staedtler Sa (Pty) ltd - Tradition, Wopex, Technical, Clutch Pencils and lead

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Fusion 5100L

SOURCE PRODUCTS HERE PEN CARBON BOOKS BSc Stationery - Treeline, RBE freedom Stationery - Marlin Power Stationery - Powerstar PERSONAL STATIONERY Bantex - Telephone Management, Conference and Filing cTP Stationery - Home office and personal filing system, diaries grafton/Star PLANNING BOARDS AND ACCESSORIES Parrot Products - Range of year planners, term planners, maps and in/out boards. custom printed boards designed to specification.

Rexel office Products - NOBO planners POINT OF SALE PRINTER ROLLS Papergeni Rotunda.

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PRINTING Star Stationers and Printers Stationery & Paper world S.a kolok - Epson, Lexmark (Hardware), Hp Printers, Oki (Hardware) PRINTER CONSUMABLES impression Management - Prinart, Logic, Q-Ink, Sanchi, Oliser and ATIkMP - For computer consumables. kolok - EPSON (inkjet, large format etc), LEXMARK, HP, Brother (Toners and Inks), Oki (Toners, inks and Ribbons), Tally Genicom (Ribbons), Seikosha (Ribbons), Panasonic (Toners and Ribbons), Kyocera (Toners), Printronix (Ribbons), IBM (Ribbons), Ricoh (Toners), Fujitsu (Ribbons) nor Paper Papergeni Royce imaging industries - Remanufacturers and suppliers of inkjet and laser cartridges Technical Systems Engineering - Suppliers of quality compatible cartridges and bulk inks for Epson, Canon, Lexmark, HP and Samsung Stationery & Paper world S.a PUNCHES AND PERFORATORS Bantex - Plastic and Metal Beswick office Products - Kangaro BSc Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel freedom Stationery - Marlin

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krost office Products Parrot Products - Parrot range of punches Rexel office Products - Rexel Stationery & Paper world S.a

polythene covers. grafton Paper Products impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers Max frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni Palm Stationery Manufacturers Parrot Products - chalk boards/slates Power Stationery - Powerstar Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm x 2m Stationery & Paper world S.a

R REFILLS luks group - For Montblanc, Waterman, Cross etc RUBBER BANDS Stationery & Paper world S.a RUBBER STAMPS aquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp range and accessories Max frank - Schachihata X Stampers Rubber Stamp & Engraving co. - Trodat RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - AZ Liquid polymer, TROTEC laser engraver, flash system Stationery & Paper world S.a RULERS freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers Penflex - PENFLEX rulers

S SCHOLASTIC SUPPLIES Bantex and faber castell BSc Stationery Sales - Treeline cTP Stationery Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly flip file - Flip File display books A5, A4, A2, A3 freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo gordon’s Productions - contact paper woodgrain, marble, pattern designs. Magic cover back to school clear and coloured self adhesive paper. (4M rolls, A4 and lever arch).

Plastic coated brownkraft rolls and pre-cut

SCISSORS AND CUTTERS freedom Stationery - Marlin Palm Stationery Manufacturers Rexel office Products SCRAPBOOKING Rexel office Products - Trimmers and guillotines Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - Making memories, Clearsnap, Marvy, Ranger, Bazzill, Carl SHREDDERS AND ACCESSORIES aZ Trading - DSB, Kobra, Roto, Repairs to all makes Beswick office Products - Fellowes kolok - GEHA entry level and high-end shredders Martin yale africa - Intimus, Martin Yale, PaperMonster nikki distributors - Nikki shredders Parrot Products - Parrot range of value shredders Rexel office Products - Rexel range w Vos & co - ideal.

SLATES freedom Stationery - Marlin Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk board

SPECIALISED STATIONERY AND BOOKBINDING ledger Systems - Law reports and periodicals SPIKE FILES grip Binders

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STAMPS, STAMP PADS AND INKS aquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp, selfinking and pre-inked stamps, ink pads and accessories.

Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - Trodat, preinked stamps, stamp and fingerprint pads STAPLING MACHINES AND STAPLES Bantex Beswick office Products - Kangaro BSc Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel freedom Stationery - Marlin krost office Products interstat agencies - Genmes Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers Rexel office Products - Rexel range Stationery & Paper world S.a STATIONERY SUNDRIES - SCHOLASTIC BSc Stationery - Treeline, Pritt, Henkel, Staedtler, Pentel, Pilot, BIC, Bantex, Faber Castell, Artline, Penflex cTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting knives freedom Stationery - Marlin, Edo and Unifile Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave STENCILS freedom Stationery STORAGE SYSTEMS cTP Stationery - Archiving Systems Suspension Files kolok - VERBATIM (hard drives, USB sticks etc), HP Tidy files - Filing solutions

T TAPES 3M Sa (Pty) ltd. - Brand Scotch® MagicTM BSc Stationery - Sellotape, Brother freedom Stationery Palm Stationery Manufacturers Stationery & Paper world S.a – Eurocell, HSTM,3M

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CONTACT DETAILS HERE 3M

interstat agencies - cape Town

Penflex



011 844 9202

PvtBag X926, Rivonia, 2128

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021 551 9555

Box 36696, Chempet, 7442



021 521 2400

Box 36964, Chempet, 7442

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011 806 2388

Customer Serv: 0800 118 311

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021 557 5456

Capetown@interstat.co.za



021 521 2402/3

info@penflex.co.za

african filing Systems

interstat agencies - Port Elizabeth

Pentel S.a (Pty) ltd



011 896 5279

www.africanfiling.co.za



041 453 2558

Box 27693, Greenacres, 6057



011 474 1427/8

Box 202, Crown Mines, 2025

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086 540 6892

info@africanfiling.co.za

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041 453 8504

pe@interstat.co.za

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011 474 5563

www.pentel.co.za

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd

Powerhouse dictation

kemtek imaging Systems



011 688 6000

Box 6893, Johannesburg, 2000



011 624 8000

Box 86173, City Deep, 2049



011 887 1056

info@speech.co.za



011 688 6162

marketing.office@antalis.co.za

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0866 101 185

labelling@kemtek.co.za



086 555 3833

www.speech.co.za

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - cape Town 

021 959 9600

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021 959 9640

Box 19231, Tygerberg, 7505

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - durban 

031 714 4000

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031 700 9253

Box 284, Umhlanga, 4320

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - Pretoria 

012 379 0060

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012 379 0052

Box 4013, Pretoria, 0001

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - Bloemfontein 

051 447 8681

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051 447 6765

Box 1795, Bloemfontein, 9300

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - Port Elizabeth 

041 486 2020

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041 486 2219

Box 9088, Estadeal, 6012

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - Pietermaritzburg 

033 386 2078

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033 386 2078

Box 1425, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

antalis South africa (Pty) ltd - Botswana 

00267 391 2139

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00267 397 5459

Box 1705, Gaborone

aquarius Rubber Stamps

kemtek imaging Systems - cape

Power Stationery



021 521 9600

Box 181, Cape Town, 8000



032 533 4003

Box 1305, Verulam, 4340

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021 551 5032

brenth@kemtek.co.za

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032 533 3254

powersta@netactive.co.za

kemtek imaging Systems - kZn

Pyrotec



031 700 9363

Box 15685, Westmead, 3608



021 787 9600

PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948

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031 700 9369

Sandim@kemtek.co.za

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021 787 9791

tower@pyrotec.co.za

kemtek imaging Systems - PE

Reboni furniture group

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041 582 5222

Box 15685, Westmead, 3608

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086 173 2664

www.reboni.co.za

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041 582 5224

clinth@kemtek.co.za

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086 627 7737

sales@reboni.co.za

kemtek imaging Systems - PTa

Redfern Print Services - cape Town



012 804 1410

PO Box 816, Silverton, 0127

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021 552 9680

Box 403, Milnerton, 7435

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012 804 4286

johlettat@kemtek.co.za

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021 552 9681

sales@redfern.co.za

Redfern Print Services - durban

kMP 

021 709 0190

Box 183, Steenberg, 7947

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031 205 9598

dbnoffice@redfern.co.za

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021 709 0199

kmppty@iafrica.com

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031 205 7092

www.redfern.co.za

kolok unlimited - head office

Redfern Print Services - Johannesburg



011 248 0300

Box 4151, Johannesburg, 2000

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011 837 4119

Box 1445, Crown Mines, 2025

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011 248 0381

infojhb@koloksa.co.za

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011 837 8917

jhboffice@redfern.co.za

kolok unlimited - cape Town

Rexel office Products

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021 597 2700

Box 6385, Roggebaai, 8012

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011 226 3300

www.rexelsa.co.za

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021 297 2799

infoctn@koloksa.co.za

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011 837 2781

admin@rexelsa.co.za

Rotunda

kolok unlimited - durban

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011 453 7012

www.orderstamps.co.za

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031 570 4900

Box 4206, Riverhorse Valley East, 4017

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021 552 5135

Box 189, Maitland, 7404

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011 454 4995

aquarius@imaginet.co.za

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031 569 6880

infodbn@koloksa.co.za

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021 551 3070

rotunda@iafrca.com

aZ Trading

Royce imaging industries

kolok unlimited Polokwane

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086 111 4407

www.aztradingcc.co.za

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015 298 8795

Box 862, Ladanna, 0704

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011 792 9530

www.royceimaging.co.za

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011 792 9732

sales@aztradingcc.co.za

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015 298 8315

infopol@koloksa.co.za

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011 792 9480

sales@royceimaging.co.za

Bantex

kolok unlimited - Port Elizabeth

Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - head office

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011 473 9800

Box 43201, Industria, 2042

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041 406 9900

Box 3163, North End, 6056

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011 262 1400

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

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011 474 3101

slavepak@bantex.co.za

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041 406 9920

infope@koloksa.co.za

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011 262 1414

tgrodat@rse.co.za

Beswick office Products

Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - cape Town

kolok unlimited - namibia

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011 433 2686

Box 82319, Southdale, 2135

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00264 (61)370500

Box 40797, Ausspannplatz, Namibia

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021 448 7008

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

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011 680 2166

info@beswick.co.za

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00264 (61)370525

valne@kolok.com.na

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021 448 7014

cpt@trodat.co.za

Bic South africa (Pty) ltd

kolok unlimited - nelspruit



011 474 0181

PO BOX 43144, Industria, 2042

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011 474 6068

16 Maraisburg Road, Industria, 2042

BSc Stationery Sales

Rubber Stamp & Engraving co - durban

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013 758 2233

Box 4338, White River, 1240

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013 758 2235

infonel@koloksa.co.za

kolok unlimited - Bloemfontein

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083 377 4109

Box 931, Wendywood, 2144

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031 266 1082

dbn@rse.co.za

South african diaries

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011 420 3250

Box 278, Brakpan, 1540

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051 433 1876

PvtBag X01, Brandhof, Bloemfontein



021 442 2340

Box 4862, Cape Town, 8000



011 420 3322

sales@treeline.co.za



051 433 2451

infobfn@koloksa.co.za



021 442 2341

phoneyman@sadiaries.co.za

cTP Stationery

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - Johannesburg

kolok unlimited - Botswana



011 226 5600

Box 43501, Industria, 2042

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00267 393 2669

PvtBag B0226, Bontleng, Gaborone

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011 677 0000

Box 40754, Cleveland, 2022

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011 474 9242

sales@versafile.co.za

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00267 317 0762

clemencem@vbn.co.bw



011 677 0018

infojhb@silveray.co.za

Empire Toy & Stationery

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - cape Town

krost office Products

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011 614 2243

Box 261524, Excom, 2023

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011 626 2067

Box 75401, Gardenview, 2047

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021 442 1300



011 614 3075

empire@netactive.co.za

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011 626 2912

sales@krost.co.za

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021 447 4369

faber castell 011 473 9800

Box 43201, Industria, 2042

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031 465 3992

P O Box 41259, Rossburgh, 4072

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031 462 2081

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011 474 3101

slavepak@bantex.co.za

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031 465 1669

info@kznenvelopes.co.za



031 462 0185

file-a-Punch cc 

082 820 9379

Private Bag 6001 Hilton 3245



011 433 1808

Box 82586, Southdale, 2135



051 447 4313

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033 383 0080

ak@hiltoncollege.com



011 433 8863

info@ledgersystems.co.za

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051 447 6588

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021 638 3105

Box 2190, Clareinch, 7740

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011 262 0396

marc@luksgroup.co.za



043 722 3781



021 633 6942

ashly@flipfile.co.za



086 570 7715

www.luksgroup.co.za



043 743 7359

infoel@silveray.co.za

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - Port Elizabeth

Martin yale



011 314 0953/4

Box 6459, Halfway House, 1685



011 838 7281

phillip@martinyaleafrica.com

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041 391 8600



011 314 0957

gpsales@freedomstationery.co.za



086 690 0165

www.martinyale.co.za



041 374 4112

freedom Stationery - cape Town

infobfn@silveray.co.za

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - East london

luks group (Pty) ltd

freedom Stationery - Johannesburg

infodbn@silveray.co.za

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - Bloemfontein

ledger Systems

flip file

infoct@silveray.co.za

SSc - Silveray Statmark company - durban

kZn EnVEloPES

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infope@silveray.co.za

Staedtler Sa (Pty) ltd

Max frank



021 557 9152/3

36-38 Silverstone Rd Killarney Gardens



011 921 1811

Box 200, Isando, 1600

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011 579 1600

www.staedtler.co.za

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021 557 9155

cptsales@freedomstationery.co.za



011 921 1569

sarah.schoeman@tigerbrands.com



011 608 3497

admin@staedtler.co.za

freedom Stationery kZn (head office)

Stationery & Paper world S.a

Merpak Envelopes



032 459 2820

Box 478, Mandini, 4490



011 719 7700

sales@merpak.co.za



011 070 9279

www.stationeryandpaper.co.za



032 459 3255

sales@freedomstationery.co.za



011 885 3174

www.merpak.co.za



086 246 8310

sales@stationeryandpaper.co.za

freedom Stationery - East london

Star Stationers and Printers

new Era office cc



043 731 2422

Box 14111 West Bank 5218



011 334 2013

Box 10383, Lenasia, 1821



031 569 1061

luke@starstat.co.za



043 731 2421

elsales@freedomstationery.co.za



011 334 7358

kuban@neweraoffice.co.za



031 569 1094

www.starstat.co.za

global Bag and Sportswear Manufactures

Technical Systems Engineering

nikki - cape Town



031 305 6507

P.O Box 18586, Dalbridge, 4014



0860 006731

cpt@nikki.co.za



011 708 2304

Box 1532, Northriding, 2162



031 301 6553

www.globalbags.co.za



0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za



011 708 1799

sales@tse.co.za

global Envelopes

Tidy files

nikki - durban

011 943 4210



031 465 5544

envelopes@absamail.co.za



0860 006731

dbn@nikki.co.za





031 465 5634

www.envelopes.co.za



0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Topmark

www.tidyfiles.co.za



011 837 8045



031 705 8713

Suite 69, PvtBag X4, Kloof, 3640



0860 006731

jhb@nikki.co.za



011 837 7442



031 705 8714

jacquie@gordons.co.za



0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Tower (division of Pyrotec) - cape Town

gordon’s Productions

nikki - Johannesburg

info@topmarksa.com



021 787 9600



011 262 0777

Box 550, Bergvlei, 2012



0860 006731

pta@nikki.co.za



021 787 9791



011 262 0780

sales@graftonpaper.co.za



0800 204868

www.nikki.co.za

Tower (division of Pyrotec) - Johannesburg

grafton/Star Paper Products

grip Binders 

011 421 1300

nikki - Pretoria

nor Paper orders@tigerpaper.co.za

hortors Stationery



011 011 3900



011 011 4099

sales@nor.co.za



011 611 1820

59 Lepus Rd, Crown Mines, 2025



011 611 1834

tower@pyrotec.co.za

Tower (division of Pyrotec) durban 

031 701 0192

Box 594, Pinetown, 3600

Pencil Park, Croxley Close, Herriotdale

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031 701 1285

tower@pyrotec.co.za

rcurrin@gp.waltons.co.za

Tribe



011 620 4800

Box 1020, Johannesburg, 2000

optiplan a division of waltons



086 612 4663

orders@hortors.co.za

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011 620 4000



086 681 8256

impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers

PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948



036 634 1535

Box 389, Ladysmith, 3370

Palm Stationery



011 314 4746 (Jhb)

Box 6280, Halfway House, 1685

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036 634 1890

impalastat@mweb.co.za



031 507 7051

viran@palmstat.co.za

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021 386 4261 (Cpt)

tribe@global.co.za



031 507 7053

www.palmstat.co.za

Versafile

impression Management 

DBN 031 777 1222

www.impression.co.za

Papergeni

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011 226 5600

Box 43501, Industria, 2042

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JHB 011 791 28280

sales1@impression.co.za

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011 011 3900

info@papergeni.co.za

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011 474 9242

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