News & Events
What is new in the Lyreco World?
Product and Service
New PPE standard for safety footwear – the 7 most important changes
“Old” standards are being revised and adapted to new workplace requirements. EN ISO 20345:2011, too, has been refreshed and is to be replaced by EN ISO 20345:2021. We have collated all the key information so that you and your workplace are best placed to prepare for the transition.
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Staples becomes Lyreco
On March 19, 2021 we communicated our intention to acquire Staples Solutions’ overall operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Poland, as well as Staples Solutions’ Central Shared Services (IT, eCommerce, Customer Experience, Merchandising, Supply Chain Planning and Finance) primarily located in Poland and The Netherlands.
Product and Service
New Lyreco Catalogue: Created with respect
Our customers are our priority. Their feedback, questions, requests, recommendations and suggestions are an important tool for us to continuously improve our service and products. In the new Lyreco 2023 catalogue you will find almost 500 pages of proven products and news, as well as tips and recommendations from our specialists.
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First aid training may save your life
In 2019, Lyreco Poland launched their first aid training sessions for people who are responsible for evacuating the facilities.
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Audits in the Supply Chain: a re-inforced process
A new supplier sustainability involvement programme was launched in 2012. Since, the scope, frameworks and control processes of Lyreco manufacturer audits have been regularly reinforced.
Product and Service
Slovakia introduces the backup of PET bottles and cans in 2022
Slovakia becomes the first country in Central Europe to introduce the backup of plastic bottles and cans. With effect from 1 January 2022, the Act on the Deposit on Disposable Packaging for Beverages enters into force in Slovak Republic.
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Lyreco new logistics centre in Thailand
To support the increasing demand for fast delivery of office and workplace supplies from our Thai customers, Lyreco Thailand built a new National Distribution Centre in Bangplee, near Bangkok. The logistic centre has been operational since May 2020.
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24% less carbon emission: in Telford`s Logistics centre (UK)
In 2015, Lyreco WISE, our UK and Ireland subsidiary, installed 14,000 solar panels on the roof of a Lyreco
warehouse in Telford. Comparing their carbon footprint before and now, Solar power is the conversion of the energy from the sun to usable electricity.
The most common source of solar power utilises photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.
warehouse in Telford. Comparing their carbon footprint before and now, Solar power is the conversion of the energy from the sun to usable electricity.
The most common source of solar power utilises photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.
Product and Service
Low emission urban delivery
Lyreco is committed to finding ways to reduce our impact on the environment while increasing our ability to offer excellence in service to our customers. In London, Paris, Bern and Zurich, we are testing and developing low-carbon deliveries to help major urban centres tackle the challenge of reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution.
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The Dutch national railway and Lyreco joined in sustainable partnership
For their office supplies, NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) chose Lyreco as a recognized supplier because of its sustainable vision and approach in the field of workplace solutions.
Product and Service
Lyreco Poland & Idea Bank: finding an ecological solution
Lyreco Poland supported the efforts of Idea Bank in terms of sustainability by proposing an alternative to disposable bottles.
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Lyreco Customer Sustainability Award goes to MTU
MTU Aero Engines, the leading German engine manufacturer, has been rewarded with the first place at Lyreco Sustainability Awards
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Volunteer Days in Slovakia
In Slovakia, everyone can be part of national Days of Volunteering; these are days when corporate employees help beautify, clean and improve the city/surroundings where they live.
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Lyreco joins GivingTuesday, the ultimate celebration of generosity
GivingTuesday is a global initiative of volunteering and charity that is all about being generous, doing good deeds and spreading kindness. It is open to companies, non-profit and other voluntary organisations, and individuals. Once again, Lyreco is joining in the global celebrations this year. Read more about what we are doing.
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Lyreco Switzerland, Equal Pay certified since 2015
Since April 2015, Lyreco Switzerland achieved the Equal Pay certification, underscoring its commitment to social equality among Lyreco employees.
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Lyreco endorses the New York Declaration on Forests
In September 2019, in the framework of the 2019 United Nations Climate Summit, Lyreco Group strengthened its commitment to fight against deforestation and Climate change by signing the New York Declaration on Forests.