Office, the UK’s only dedicated event for PAs, office managers and executive support professionals, will return for its third edition on 12-13 September at the National Hall, Olympia, London, with 175 exhibitors. The following is just a taste of what show press and visiting buyers can expect to see at this year’s office*.
PFU Imaging Solutions Europe, a Fujitsu company, will be showcasing their new ScanSnap S1300i scanner on stand 5003. With Scan-to-iPhone/iPad functionality introduced late last year, the new S1300i now supports Android-based smartphones and tablets. It also takes PFU’s Cloud offering further, with Scan-to-Dropbox delivering documents directly to the popular Dropbox service. New, compact and mobile, the S1300i scans up to 50% faster than previous models.
Dragons' Den Winners Magic Whiteboard are excited to be launching its new Erasable Clear Magic Sticky Notes at this year’s office* show. The World's first erasable self stick notes, users can write on these self stick notes with any dry marker, wipe clean and reuse. As they are clear, they are ideal for sticking to computer screens or windows (also available in white, pink and green, and in a large A4 size). Dragons' Den entrepreneur Deborah Meaden (who will hosting a free office* Keynote at 11.45am on 13 September) will also be visiting stand 3045 during the show. Plus, a special show only ‘Buy 1 get 1 Free’ offer is available on all products.
The Keyboard Company (stand 5030) will be presenting the latest products by the market leaders in Mechanical Keyboards – Filco, and Cursor Control Devices – Contour Design. Unlike standard office keyboards, Filco combines high quality switches, steel mounted with full N-key Rollover; a must for superfast typists. Contours RollerMouse is an ergonomic alternative to the mouse that sits directly in front of the keyboard, which eliminates harmful movements and helps form safer working habits.
Renz UK Ltd will be exhibiting its latest quality German manufactured binding and laminating machines for the office sector on stand 5061. This also includes a range of binding consumables, including Renz non-tangle wire. Renz will also be showcasing its bespoke covers for pitches and presentations, which have proved very popular with PAs and Office Managers since its inception earlier this year.
Global Office Supplies (stand 4039) lead the way with consumables for the future. The new Perfect Green range of remanufactured toners lets you choose a product that will give you significant cost savings whilst also helping the environment. All toners have the same ink quality and page life as an OEM original toner and come with a three year warranty.
STABILO are an international manufacturer with a range of high quality writing instruments and highlighters, including the No1. STABILO BOSS. Visit stand 3000 to try the NEW STABILO SMARTball, an ergonomic stylish ballpoint pen with integrated touch screen stylus. Having just received a Reddot design award, the new SMARTball bridges the gap between the analogue and digital worlds with a flick of the wrist. Perfect to type, write, slide, navigate, sketch and play, the SMARTball stylus works on all devices with touch-screen displays (including Smartphones, iPhones and iPads).
First time office* exhibitors Armor Office Printing (stand 3031) will be showcasing its new Samsung family of LASER black cartridges, which are mainly used for the printer SAMSUNG ML 3710 – one of the best selling printers in the UK (Armor product references: K15446/K15447/K15448). They will also be introducing their ‘Entry Level’ BROTHER monochrome cartridges range, compatible for TN-2210, TN-2220 and DR2200 UK (Armor product references: K15465/ K15417/ K15418).
The remarkably clever and stylish Nespresso Zenius is the easiest, most efficient and most cost-effective way of delivering an exceptional cup of coffee to your clients and employees. Nespresso’s most technologically advanced business-to-business coffee machine uses an integrated SIM card to communicate with Nespresso to anticipate capsule replenishment and machine maintenance, delivering services before you even know you need them. Zenius is the ideal coffee solution for companies looking for design, quality and simplicity (stand 2043).
Jeans for Genes Day (stand 5002) is pleased to announce a new printer cartridge recycling partnership with one of Europe’s largest office supplies companies, OfficeXpress (stand 1033). The scheme aims to raise £5,000 by getting businesses recycling to help change the world for children with genetic disorders. Jeans for Genes Day (the official charity of office*) and OfficeXpress will be calling on office* visitors to get their businesses to recycle their empty toner cartridges using this free service instead of throwing them away.
• Business to Business Services
Pen Heaven (stand 1031) specialise in engraved pens and personalised leather journals; and have a wide range to suit most budgets. With state of the art technology and dedication to customer service, penheaven.co.uk has attracted many blue-chip corporate gift enquiries. Successful past projects have included clients such as Häagen-Dazs, William Hill, Phantom of the Opera and CNN.
Imagine having a fabulously fresh and fragrant bouquet of flowers delivered direct to your desk every month! eFlorist will be attending office* for the first time this year and to mark the occasion they are offering visitors the chance to win free flowers for a year on stand 3036. eFlorist will also be showcasing its new 2012 range of festive hampers and gifting solutions available to all corporate clients from October. Choose from a great selection of products and price points – create a gourmet hamper with classic Port & Stilton, Champagne & Truffles, a New World Wine Duo or even a Tower of Chocolate!
Launched earlier this year, EAT. Delivers good, fresh uncomplicated food direct to your business. Choose from a selection of freshly prepared sandwich, baguette or bloomer platters, fresh salads, cakes and pastries – perfect for office meetings and events with free same day delivery. Register your details at the office* show (stand 4046) to claim a free EAT. goody bag.
RWS Translations have increased the range of interpreting services they offer for business, conferences and public services. Interpreting in most languages (including British Sign Language), services now include: Consecutive (liaison) interpreting for one-to-one or small groups; Simultaneous interpreting for conferences and multilingual business meetings; and Telephone interpreting for urgent requirements via a conference call. Specialist equipment for meetings/conferences can also be provided, including booths, radio-microphones and headsets etc (stand 4011).
There’s a new courier in town. Spreading South, having supplied Northern Professionals for 18 years, Mail Box Express (stand 4062) offers good old fashioned service at reasonable rates and only supplies door to door couriers. But it doesn’t stop there, they will collect and pay for anything from your dry cleaning to a present for a loved one. A right hand man when you need one.
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