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“Get the data, get smart and

get together. Share insight
and share growth.”

quarter on quarter and year on announced. This will see Philip Federation as something to be
year trends will be tracked by the Beer of Hamelin Paperbrands involved in.” Both Alan and Philip
12 product groups, which are taking over the reins as Chairman paid tribute to Duncan Savage,
based on the BOSS level 1 to 3 from Alan Barclay of Vasanta, past chairman of the BOSS
categories. and Alan Ball, Managing Director Federation and MD of Staedler
BOSS has agreements in of Spicers, who takes over UK, who was also stepping
place with a number of major Philip Beer’s former role as down after giving many years of
companies in the industry to Vice-Chairman. loyal service to the BOSS Board.
supply this data, including Vow, In saluting Alan Barclay’s The day was rounded off
Spicers, Lyreco and Office2Office. Chairmanship, Philip Beer said, with a drinks reception, where
The Consortium, Tesco and Asda “Alan has left us with some members had the chance for more
have agreed in principle to join challenges and we will address networking with colleagues, while
this BOSS initiative. them. We will also aim to make enjoying the music supplied by a
The categories being reported the BOSS Federation more jazz band on deck.
on are Books & Pads, Envelopes & inclusive.” Philip said that there
Labels, EOS & Software, Facilities was a necessity to get everyone n FOR MORE INFORMATION
Management, Filing & Storage, involved, “If we are going to drive CONTACT PHILIPPA MORRELL
Furniture, Machines, Other, Paper, this Industry forward. The aim ON 0845 450 1565 or
Presentation, Traditional and will be to target those people EMAIL philippa@
Writing Instruments. that have not seen the BOSS bossfederation.co.uk

Full steam ahead
The BOSS AGM then got fully
under way, with members
approving the minutes of last
year’s meeting. They received the
Director level, this will help those Annual Report of the Federation,
personnel who are trying to presented on behalf of the
forecast the market and its future Executive Board. The audited
performance .” accounts and balance sheet were
The new service will be also approved.
provided free of charge to all The AGM marked the occasion
BOSS members, as well as those of a changeover in directors, with
who contribute to the data the new Federation Chairman
collection. Month on month, and Vice-Chairman being

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