Böttcher postpones investments

Germany-based e-commerce reseller Böttcher has put planned investments worth millions of euros on hold despite reporting strong growth at the start of 2026.

 

Mitsubishi Pencil eyes overseas growth

Mitsubishi Pencil has said growing its writing instruments business outside Japan is a key strategy following a business alliance with a private equity firm.

 

Jan/san giants announce unified brand

 

Essity targets faster growth for Tork

At its Capital Markets Day on 7 May, Essity outlined plans to accelerate growth at its Professional Hygiene (PH) division, home of the Tork brand.

 

Grainger marches on

Comparable sales at MRO and industrial supplies reseller Grainger surged by more than 12% year on year in the first quarter of 2026.

 

HNI sees demand rebound after ‘air pocket’

Office furniture manufacturer HNI says workplace furnishings demand improved towards the end of the first quarter after customers temporarily delayed projects amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.

 

Essity looking at Consumer Tissue options

Tork owner Essity has initiated a strategic review of its Consumer Tissue business area.

 

Sustainability veteran joins Davies Office

A well-known figure in the US business products sustainability world has taken on a senior role at furniture reseller Davies Office.

 

Tissue acquisition for Marcal

Atlas Holdings-owned Marcal Paper has acquired a Canadian tissue mill.

 

Keypoint Intelligence acquired

Print sector data and research firm Keypoint Intelligence has been bought by a subsidiary of Canada-listed group Constellation Software (CSI).