Many people purchase desk mats for the workplace as a ‘snazzy’ looking accompaniment to their rather sophisticated desk. Management and higher management personal like to ‘mark’ their success and their years of effort by rewarding themselves with expensive and quite lavish desks when they reach management level; having made their purchase they tend to want to look after it! A desk mat will protect your desk from scratches and scrapes and from impressions when writing or drawing. However they are also used to provide a comfortable surface on which to write with ease or to move your mouse. A desk mat prevents that ‘scratchy’ feel when writing as it provides padding which all leads to a more comfortable writing experience and frankly neater handwriting!

You’ll find a large selection available here at Office 365 with features such as work pads, indexes, anti-glare covers, non-slip backing, calendars and even USB hubs; my how the desk mat has evolved! Available in sizes 40 x 53cm, 40 x 60cm, 44 x 39cm, 50 x 70cm, 65 x 50cm, 65 x 52cm and more, there’s certainly plenty of choice!

Take a look at this snazzy bit of kit from Durable for example; this Durable USB Desk Mat has some incredible features which will provide you with all your basic and most advanced needs.

• Innovative desk mat with compact four-port USB hub
• Plug and play interface
• No power adaptor required
• Landscape: 680 x 435m
• 26% off!
• Now Just £29.28!

Eco Friendly

DURABLE products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.  The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase.

Your desk – A monument of yourself, an illustration of your character and a shadow of your home. From my experience it is fair to say that your desk really does reflect who you are; warts and all and this goes for both the office desk and the home office desk! Now as well as having a fantastic range of desks to choose from, made by a quality array of different brands, we also have everything you could possibly need to accessorise it, organise it and  give it a touch of class. If you’re a desk hopper, there’s never time to allow it to get a mess, but if you’ve been lucky enough to have your own desk in the workplace, value it – and your reputation! Many people say that a messy desk is a messy mind, symbolising someone who is un-organised, incapable and out of their depth. Many employers frown upon their staff who cannot keep their space organised and will favour those who can, even in terms of promotion and pay rise. Why sacrifice such benefits and your good reputation when there are products at hand that can help you keep your desk in order?

At Office 365 you will find many desktop accessories which provide homes for all you’re little bits and pieces, making sure that your possessions are at hand when you need them, not under a heap! With desk blotters available in full and half demy options, book and magazine racks to free up space and keep your literature handy, clipboards, desk mats to protect your desks surface, desk tidies for all those bits and pieces, desk drawers, letter trays and filing units for the filing of frequently needed paperwork, hole punches, perforators, pins clips and fasteners, rubber stamps, scissors and letter openers, stamp pad ink, staplers and removers, staples, tape dispensers, telephone indexes and useful telephone arms which are great for freeing up some desk space, Office 365 certainly have everything you could need!

So now you know how to keep your desk tidy, the tools to do so, and where to get them from, you have no excuses. Turn it around now and let 2011 be the year you impress your boss, get yourself organised and further your career.

Since working for the stationery and office products industry, so for about 6 years now, office related products seem to really jump out at me. It’s turned into a rather sad obsession, one which is shared with VERY few people! Films, soaps and drama series on the television rarely make it to the end of an episode without a remark such as, ‘we sell those’ or ‘I’ve written a blog about that’ or ‘those are made by the brand…’ at which point I normally cringe in disbelief that conversation has come to this! I urge everyone I know to shop with us for their stationery supplies, and as I real off a complete list (oh dear) of what we sell, they all agree. It’s just one of those things you can’t switch off, like a car sales person will go into unnecessary detail about a passing car.

Items I seem to notice regularly on the desks of many legal professionals, doctors and specialists are desk mats and blotters. It’s almost as if it’s a status thing – if you’re in a high powered profession, you have a desk mat – I don’t know? But I can tell you that I never fail to miss them and would be surprised to meet a professional whose desk was not complemented with one. Aside from their distinguished looks, a desk blotter like the ones featured to your right, are there for the protection of your desk. They defend your desk against scratches, heat and moisture and consistently provide you with blotting paper to draw excess ink from your pen. However desk blotters are not just for professionals; those who like to experiment in Calligraphy and the art of fountain pen writing would greatly benefit from a desk blotter too. Our selection offers you a choice of full and half demy blotters to match your existing space, and a variety of different coloured trims that will match or brilliantly complement the rest of your chosen desk accessories.

The featured executive desk blotters (full demy and half demy) have fully padded suede bases and padded leather side panels. Additionally, they feature protective brass corners to prevent wear and damage, but also to add a touch of class. A full demy blotter measures WxD: 457 x 584mm, where as a half demy blotter measures WxD: 320 x 470mm. The executive variety is available in burgundy and green options and with a minimum of 22% off the RRP! So for just a snip of the price, you can get that quality look and feel to your desk and bask in all its glory!

Office Desk Mats, whether at home or in your business premises are a wonderful item. Once you have grown accustomed to life with one, you’ll never look back. There is nothing pleasant about working on a surface which is hard and un-cushioned. Many claim (and I’m with them on this one) that without the use of a desk mat, your writing experience will be uncomfortable and some pens such as biros will fail. You’ll notice that prickly or scratchy feel which isn’t nice for anybody least of all those who have to write continuously on a daily basis. Desk Mats provide a softer surface between pen, paper and desk making writing a smoother and there for more enjoyable task. So we’ve gone on a search for the best desk mat and have come up with this.

The Durable Desk Mat featured to your right is not just any old desk mat; it comes complete with some rather innovative and interesting features! It has an anti-glare, transparent cover, plus an integrated USB 2.0 hub with a very useful 4x plug & play connections. The devise is for use via the USB port on your PC, with no mains adapter required. This unique addition can be used for card readers, camcorders, digital cameras, USB printers, USB scanners, external hard disks and more.

• Innovative desk mat with compact four-port USB hub
• Plug and play interface
• No power adaptor required
• Landscape: 680x435m
• 24% Off

It comes as no surprise to us to know that Durable safely hold a top position in the market and have done so for some time due to their ongoing development of innovative, stylish and superior designed products. Their numerous International awards for design symbolise their ongoing progress and commitment. Their dedication has led to them being acknowledged as one of the leading German companies in the office supplies industry. For this they have been awarded with ISO 9001 quality certification since 1994, guaranteeing superior quality throughout the entire Group.

The Green Bit

Protection of the environment is one of the great challenges of our time. Virtually no modern corporate organisation acting with a sense of responsibility can afford to dispense with eco management. After all, this one planet is all we have. Eco management can only have a lasting effect if the company practising it is engaged in continuous improvement.

Eco Friendly

DURABLE products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.  The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase.

Do you need to polish up your knowledge of geography? Maybe you’re a student, an office worker, home worker or pupil? If you have a desk which needs protecting from your day to day activities and you’d like to freshen up your geographical understanding, then you’ve come to the right place. We have a fantastic world map desk mat selection which will protect your desk from scratches and wear whilst providing you with a comfortable working surface on which to write or manoeuvre your mouse on. Without the use of a desk mat, your writing experience can be uncomfortable and some pens such as biros can actually fail. You will experience that ‘teeth gritting’, ‘scratchy’ feel which is not pleasant for anybody least of all those who have to write continuously on a daily basis. Desk Mats provide a softer surface between pen, paper and desk making writing far more enjoyable which in turn will enable your work to flow.

Take a look to your right at our educational Durable World Map Desk Mat. Durable have cleverly introduced a desk mat which features the world! The featured map is encapsulated in a clear hard-wearing PVC cover which aids in the easy manoeuvre of your mouse whilst also protecting itself from spills and wear. With its non slip base to prevent ‘slipping’ when in use and it’s contoured edges for comfort and safety, Durable have thought of everything! Remember, before purchasing your new and educational desk mat, measure your desk space! This mat measures (WxD) 600 x 400mm. We’re going the extra mile here at Office 365 and offering you a generous 38% off while stocks last. So now you can pick this desk mat up for just £10.89! So you can have all this and the knowledge that the product has been made by a reputable brand. Durable are celebrating their best ever evening at the 2009 BOSS Awards after winning THREE awards – Brand Awareness, Manufacturer Environment Award and Marketing Excellence. Plus, Durable have been voted Supplier of the Year at the Nemo Conference and for the third time, DURABLE was awarded Langstane’s coverted Supplier of the Year Award too! Surely no other brand comes close?

A product fast appearing in offices across the UK is the very indispensable chair mat. These are a remarkable invention which allows office chairs to glide easily over carpets of all types. We offer many different kinds of chair mats, such as PVC chair mats or anti static ones too, but they all serve the same purpose. When choosing your mat remember that it is important to get the right one for the type of flooring you have in your office. Certain mats cover only carpet while others cover only bare floors.

Chair mats offer durability, protection, appearance and good value and provide a firm, scuff resistant surface that allows effortless mobility of your office chair – reducing back strain. Our mats enable you to glide smoothly and effortlessly reducing fatigue and increasing productivity while providing excellent back support. Take the Cleartex Chair Mat featured below for example.

Cleartex are a Floortex brand producing an ultimate collection of floor protection mats. This mat provides full protection for heavy traffic, wear and tear and spills for carpeting floors. It is environmentally safe, completely free of any toxic chemicals and
100% recyclable. The mat allows your carpeted floors to stay beautiful for longer and also provides more freedom of movement. It is fire-resistant, extremely durable, virtually unbreakable and odourless. Plus, right now you can grab 33% off this item (whilst stocks last!) saving yourself some vital pennies!

These mats are proven useful in most areas and are useful as a variety of different types of mat, such as; chair mats, in copier areas, drinks area’s, for use under heavy items, heavy traffic areas, pet feeding areas, for use under office plants, reception areas and waste bin areas and are used in many offices in and around the UK.

Original Floortex Polycarbonate is extremely durable and is even used in the manufacture of bullet proof glass. It is free from toxic materials and so environmentally safe, plus is 100% recyclable too. The surface is an ergonomic one with a smooth rolling surface for chairs with casters. These odourless and fire resistant mats are now even clearer with their new Cleartex polycarbonate formulation. Your mat can be kept pristine with just soap and water, plus is guaranteed for a year!

The Green Bit

Materials & Environmental responsibility has been a core value of Floortex since the beginning. Their commitment is to provide the world’s finest quality, environmentally responsible office mats that exceed their valued customers’ expectations while conserving the earth’s natural resources. Their products will not deplete the ozone layer, consume precious fossil fuels, destroy rain forests, or produce non-biodegradable waste. Floortex products use renewable, recyclable, natural and raw materials that are biodegradable and recyclable to ensure maximum environmental performance.

One of the most important tools an artist will use is a cutting mat. A cutting mat is a measurement tool used when working with a craft knife or other such items. They tend to be rectangular in shape and form a piece of durable material such as vinyl or rubber that is marked on one side with a grid guide or specific measurements. They are used for three reasons;

1. To protect your knife or other such equipment
2. To protect your table top/surface
3. To act as a measuring guide

One of the most efficient types has to be the Self Healing Cutting Mats. These provide a useful aid for conservators, framers, artists and designers. They provide a durable non-slip surface for repetitive cutting without mess or harm to the knife edge. As the board is self healing it has the ability to absorb small nicks or cuts and survives multiple uses. Take the cutting board featured to your right for example.

This A2 Linex Hobby Cutting Mat is made up of three layers, one hard layer between two soft layers, and can be used on both sides. It is made using anti-slip, self healing material with a metric millimetre grid on one side.

The Linex brand is produced by Bantex, an Australian company who manufactures and markets office products throughout Australia and globally. Bantex pride themselves on supplying the office products industry superior quality office products at competitive prices and are known for their dedication and focus to the customer and their needs.

Bantex are an Elba Ltd brand, who have been established since 1961. They provide a wide range of office stationery and back to school products for the commercial and home office market sectors, with the emphasis on added value and unique features.

For decades Bantex have been actively listening to their customers and developing products that provide solutions for the home and office. Bantex internationally pursues the ISO9002 quality assurance mark, making sure their customers receive internationally acclaimed products at best value prices, in fact, the Elba brands are synonymous with excellent quality at affordable prices. The company’s commitment to quality is reinforced through the achievement of various international standards including the BS EN ISO 9001:2000.

The Green Bit

In their commitment to maintain a sustainable environment for future generations, Bantex will endeavour to recycle all products in Australia from the Ecoboard range at the end of their useful cycle.

Today Elba are able to offer all major products in eco-friendly plastic. Elba is also committed to its published environment policy and has ISO 14001:2004 certification. For example, their Touareg range is an environmentally friendly range of filing products made entirely from recyclable board and polypropylene. The pulp used to make this board is produced from sustainable forests and is certified totally chlorine free. The polypropylene range is made using material mixed with natural wood fibres which enhances the visual impact of the range.

Yesterday we brought you a desk mat and map in one by our No 1 ‘Green’ brand, Durable. Today we bring you a desk mat and calendar in one. A desk mat can have a dramatic effect on the perception of your company. If you are looking to furnish your desk with a top quality desk mat, then this is the place to come and Durable are the brand for you. These desk mats are of executive quality and are sure to make a great impression on an important client. An ordinary desk is instantly transformed into an exquisite workspace with the addition of a desk mat. With a cushioning base on which to sign all your important documents a desk mat can be the perfect place for your correspondence or for you to simply twiddle your thumbs. The Office 365 range of desk mats allows you to find one in your price range that suits your taste and serves the function you desire. Why not add a little beauty and style to your desk surface and take a touch of organisation too with an attached calendar.
The Desk Mat featured to your right is the Durable Large Desk Mat With Annual Calendar.
Features;

• Large desk mat with annual calendar allows you to plan ahead at a glance
• Anti-glare transparent overlay
• Size: 520x650mm
• Black

When you purchase this desk mat from Office 365 you receive an incredible 48% off! That’s nearly half price. If this is the right mat for you, pick it up today for as little as £9.53.

The Green Bit

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.

The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase.

For more desk mats or desk mats with calendars, take a look at our website where you will find a great many offers just like the one above. If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us, were always happy to help.

Durable The Style Of Success

Durable are dedicated to the development of office organisation and presentation systems that convey a highly professional image and consequently contribute to the success of their user through performance, excellent design and high quality materials. Durables vision is to give direction while motivating every member of staff. They believe that their products are able to contribute vitally to the success of their customers through the performance of the products. In turn this contributes to the success of Durable as a company and their staff. If you need a little extra persuasion as to whether Durable are as fantastic as we say they are, then read on. Durable are celebrating their best ever evening at the 2009 BOSS Awards after winning THREE awards – Brand Awareness, Manufacturer Environment Award and Marketing Excellence. Plus, Durable have been voted Supplier of the Year at the Nemo Conference and for the third time, DURABLE was awarded Langstane’s coverted Supplier of the Year Award too! 

One of our favourite products by durable is the seemingly popular Durable Map of the World Desk Mat featured to your right. It features;

• Maps encapsulated in a clear hard-wearing PVC cover

• Non-slip base

• Contoured edges

• WxD: 600x400mm

• 470321 World

A far more interesting desk mat that the usual options plus you can catch up on your geography at the same time! At the moment we’re offering a massive 39% off on this product, bringing the price right down to a mere £10.82 when you buy from us.

The Green Bit

We are sure that any economic success in today’s world can only be considered as real success if it contributes to keeping the world intact and peaceful, and if it is not achieved at the expense of present or future generations. Vision and responsibility for a natural environment and a humane society characterises the style of success on
which Durable model their business. For them, this definition of success is the core of its unwritten corporate philosophy which has been practised from day one, by everyone; from top management to trainees. In cooperation with their suppliers and business partners, and anyone else who contributes to their company’s success. Durable products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.