Australia's best and brightest stationery and office products have been recognised in the inaugural Stationery News Office Products of the Year Awards.
More than 130 products were nominated for the awards, which have created a new platform to showcase exceptional products and brand power in the crowded office products space.
The judges for the awards were the winners and finalists in the 2012 Brother/Stationery News Reseller of the Year Awards. The criteria for selecting the finalists included excellence in design and presentation, marketing support, customer appeal and commercial success.
Stationery News associate publisher Lindy Hughson said the awards provide the industry with a perfect opportunity to promote profitable, established and innovative stationery and office products that resonate with resellers and end-users alike.
See the December issue of Stationery News for full details of the award-winning office products of the year.
WINNER BEST CORE OFFICE PRODUCT
Scotch Stiletto Tape Dispenser
The Scotch Stiletto Tape Dispenser is the newest addition to the Scotch shoe family. The dispenser comes with 19mm x 8.8m Magic Tape.
Finalists
Cumberland envelope range
Scotch 810 Magic Tape
Staedtler Stick 430 Ballpens
Spirax Flocked Note Books
Cumberland Plus Camouflage Rollers
3M Easel Wall Pad Hanger
Marbig A4 Colourhide Notebooks
InView Custom Whiteboards
Durable Magaframe Signs
Brother QL-720 NW High-Speed Label Printer
MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Rexel Stack & Shred Auto+100
Rexel Stack & Shred Auto+ Shedders have been immensely popular and are new to the world of shredding. They are the only shredders available in Australia that can shred 60,100, 250 or 500 sheets in one go through the top bulk shredding section.
Finalists
Rexel Stack & Shred Auto+250
Rexel Stack & Shred Auto+500
Rexel Stack & Shred Auto+60
3M Suspension Filing Tabs
Folio Trio Workstation and Tablet Stand for iPad
Collins Folio iPad and Notebook
Plus Staple Free Stapler
Brother MFC J5410DW
WOPEX Graphite Pencils
Buro Metro Mesh Back Chair
Frixion Clicker Erasable Pens
MOST ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Reflex Carbon Neutral Office Paper
Reflex Carbon Neutral Office Paper is AFS/PEFC certified under the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) Carbon Neutral Program. It has superior whiteness and brightness with built-in curl control that works through all types of office equipment. Reflex is the strongest office product brand in terms of unprompted brand awareness according to the latest Penfold Research report.
Finalists
Earthcare Range of Binders
Reflex 100% Recycled Office Paper
GoECOLife Shredders
Marbig Enviro Document Tray
Fellowes Recycled Optical Mouse Pad
Pilot B2P Ball Pen
Recognised Environmental Credentials Scheme
Tudor Eco Manilla files
Tork Facial Tissues
WINNER - CLEANING AND CANTEEN:
Nescafe Alegria A510 Machine 2.0L
Nescafé Alegria delivers café style beverages at the touch of a button with minimum fuss.
Finalists
Gojo Green Certified Foam Hand Soap
Premier Paper Towels
Kleenex VIVA Computer Screen Wipes
WINNER – FURNITURE:
Buro Envy Chair
Stylish, functional, versatile and built to last, the Envy chair suits a wide range of applications, boasting a 150kg weight rating, stacking 40 high, and backed with a six-year warranty.
Finalists
Elitebuilt SmartStore
Durus Built Folding Ladder and Cart
Fineseat A380 Medium Back Typist Chair
WINNER - TECHNOLOGY:
Justick Lite 600x900 Electro Notice Boards
Justick is a patented and award-winning electro-adhesion technology that offers a solution for a variety of display needs. It is a revolutionary electro-adhesion sheet capable of attracting paper, laminates and plastics, with sufficient force to be used in various office, commercial, advertising and educational applications.
Finalists
Office Choice USB Flash Drive
3M Wireless Ergonomic Mouse
Targus Ultralite Wireless Mouse & Presenter
