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Issue 24 | October/November 2014

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4 From the top 16 Creating Synergy
Michael Gardner looks forward It’s well known that ‘stuff happens’.
to the BOSS Awards dinner. The BOSS Synergy team is tasked
with stopping some of it.
6 Briefing
More details on the forthcoming ‘Get 20 Shangri-La
Britain Stamping’ campaign, as well The UK is the ideal location
as this year’s ‘Climb Of Life’ challenge. for a resurgent shredder market.
10 BOSS Awards 2014 24 Opportunity for category
Preview of our industry’s annual growth in filing
highlight event on 22 October. Hamelin Brands take on the filing 28 Accident seen
market, based on some new Why it is doubly important to safeguard your
12 60 second interview research findings. staff from accidents.
Simon Moate, CEO of office2office plc,
discusses mergers in the OP industry 34 What’s on 30 Bending not breaking
and why he is up for the long run. Diary of upcoming events. Are you flexible enough about flexible working?
14 It’s not easy, being green 32 Watch the meter
BOSS applauds the launch of a The new Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme
pan-European eco evaluation and (ESOS) explained.
rating system for office products.

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