It doesn’t matter how hard you work (or how hard your cleaner works) at cleaning, de-cluttering, organising and tidying your home or office when at the end of the day, those unsightly cables are still there staring at you. It’s so frustrating (and almost pointless) to spend so much time (or money) on a task as monotonous as cleaning & tidying only to be unhappy with the end result. Messy and tangled computer cables can only be described an eyesore; they’re a magnet for dust, are difficult to clean and completely ruin the overall look of your desk. It doesn’t matter if you have the most exquisite desk in the world; if it is ridden with lots of messy cables, this is all you will see.

Another cause for concern is those stray cables, or those that run along a carpet. These can make your office prone to accidents as people trip over them. Plus, you can forget all about hot-swapping devices in a hurry!  It can be quite a task to sort through your tangles of unruly wires and you may not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, however it is definitely not unattainable. At Office 365 we have a fantastic range of Gradus Cable Ducts and Gradus Cable Tidies which have been especially developed to keep your cables under control. Take a look to your right.

• Ducting with a rigid smooth arched clip-top cover
• Peel back self-adhesive strip can provide extra stability
• Extruded ducts with internal channels which accept combinations of telephone, computer and power cables
• The uPVC will withstand normal foot and wheel traffic, is rot and vermin proof, non-combustible and unaffected by steam and condensation
• Supplied in 1.5 metre lengths, the ducting is clipped together and can be cut to fit requirements
• Each channel accommodates cable up to 6mm diameter
• RD100 – 100mm width – 3 channels
• Grey 1.5 metres
• Over 50% recycled
• 24% Off!

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 recommends that “floors should be suitable, in good condition and free of obstructions. Traffic routes should be organised so that people can circulate safely”. Trailing cables should be avoided, and where appropriate the use of cable ducts can help to securely fix cables and prevent accidents, whilst also preventing damage to vital cables. Ideal for use in typical office environments, cable ducts can either be set in to the carpet to achieve a flush finish or fitted on top of the floorcovering, ideal where a semi-permanent solution is required. All cable duct profiles, are supplied as separate tops and bases manufactured from PVC-u which clip together to form the cable duct.

The Green Bit

Gradus aim to meet their present business needs without compromising the long term future of the environment. They recognise the importance of sustainable development within their business, and are dedicated to controlling and minimising the effects they have on the environment. They have a firm set of environmental objectives providing a dedicated approach to sustainability in areas such as legislation, waste, training and recycling. Fully accredited to ISO 14001:2004 they can demonstrate these processes and also evaluate any environmental impacts that may result from their activities, products and services. At Gradus they will, therefore, continue to improve their environmental performance in line with their aspirations to be recognised as a world class company.

Stanley are a company who are proud of their reputation for nothing but excellence. They are dedicated to continually testing, designing and improving their products to achieve absolute perfection, superb quality and maximum function. Maintaining their standing of being the world’s best at what they do is of high importance to them and in their opinion, nothing more than what you should expect from a name like Stanley.

In 1843, the Stanley Works was a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut and was founded by Frederick T. Stanley. Later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company which in 1920 merged with The Stanley Works and went on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division. Over the coming years, The Stanley Works produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made and among these tools where the Bailey® Plane, the Surform® shaper, the PowerLock® tape rule and most recently the FatMax™ line of products.

To this day, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in tool innovation and in 2001, they introduced more than 100 new products, bringing the number of new products introduced in the past four years to an astonishing 400! As a result of their commitment to excellence, Stanley was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.

In 2007, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products of which many won awards for great distinctions. The company itself has been triumphant in winning numerous awards throughout the years for packaging, design innovation, communication and advertising. Most recently, Stanley won 4 Golden Hammer Awards in 2007 and also won two IDEA awards in the 2007 International Design Excellence Competition!

Stanley are more commonly known for their selection of knives. In fact, when you think of a trade knife, a cutting tool or an artists knife, you think Stanley, right? Well at Office 365, we have a great selection and you’re bound to find the Stanley Knife you were looking for.

By popular request, today’s blog is introducing you to our best cutting knife! It doesn’t take much to figure out that Stanley are by far the best choice for cutting tools, well most tools to be frank. It is because of their famous reputation that we are so confident in introducing them to you today. Stanley is proud of its reputation for excellence. They are dedicated to continually testing, designing and improving their products to ensure quality and maximum function. Maintaining their position in being the world’s best at what they do is important to them and no less then you’d expect from a name like Stanley.

Our favourite Stanley Knife is the Stanley Quickslide Pocket Knife featured below.

• Durable all-metal, die-cast zinc construction
• One-handed operation, with innovative sliding blade holder
• Compatible with all standard utility and hook blades
• Swivels open for “no-tools” cleaning and blade changes
• One-piece belt clip
• Patent pending
• Height – 1-9/16″
• Length – 5-3/4″
• Width – 3/4″
• Weight – 0.36 lbs

The QuickSlide’s metal construction, compact design and one-piece belt clip allow the knife to be carried around a jobsite with ease. At just a push of a button, the one-handed operation allows for easy use. Plus with the innovative sliding blade holder and other features, the Stanley QuickSlide Sliding Pocket Utility Knife is an ideal cutting tool for a wide variety of applications.

Due to the fact that various applications require different types of blades, the knife is designed to accept all standard utility and hook blades into its quick-change slider. By lifting a tab located at the front of the knife, the Stanley QuickSlide knife conveniently allows blades to be changed quickly and easily without the use of tools. This knife is capable of cutting through paper and drywall and is also suitable for retractable scoring, regular duty and heavy duty use. The Stanley QuickSlide knife also takes Carton Round Point blades.

If this isn’t the blade for you, we have a further variety of cutting knives and Stanley knives available on the site. If you need some help choosing why not give us a call and one of our team will help you. 0870 766 1624.

Stanley Has a Heart
For four years, Stanley has partnered with the nationwide SkillsUSA organization, instilling technical skills and leadership development in more than a quarter million high school and college students every year. For the past two years, they have been the single largest sponsor of SkillsUSA and helped to develop new programs to energize and excite the youth of America about their future.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

Stanley supports Habitat for Humanity by donating vast amounts of cash, industrial and engineered tools, hardware, door systems and fastening system to the organization’s efforts nationally. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization dedicated to building affordable housing with people in need and is known throughout the world for its efforts to eliminate homelessness and substandard housing.