New online ordering facility coming soon.

Our new office supplies website is coming soon, where you will be able to order stationery online.  Keep any eye on this page!!

London 2012 Olympic Filofax

The Olympic torch is currently making it's way around the UK and we're all getting so excited for the games to begin! We stock the special edition Filofax made especially for this years Olympics. Use it to organise your work, your social life, and even what events you want to watch this year! The London 2012 Filofax are really snazzy and come in blue or pink. They're really nice organisers and a lovely souvenir to keep for years to come. Next year you can buy the Filofax refills and keep using it!

Is your office hot and sticky, if so we have a range of fans on offer to keep you cool this summer.  We supply desk fans from 9" to keep your bit of the office cool or a 16" pedestal fan to keep you and your colleagues a degree or 2 lower. office supplies fans

Organised notes!

Post-It Highlighters

Post-It Highlighters are pens with a very handy twist, and a product out customer seem to love! Not only can you wizz through your work highlighting the necessary text, they also have flagging index tags which are dispensed from the top, making your work hassle free! 


The Index Highlighters have a very funky design with a comfort grip and draws a 2-5mm line.  In the pack you receive 3 pens, in yellow, blue and pink.

Ref 690-HL3
Highlighting and flagging in one
Highlighter fluid is quick drying
Integrated comfort grip
Fluorescent water based pigmented highlighter fluid
Assorted pack contains one each of yellow, pink and green
Line Width: 2-5mm

Post-It Retractable Gel Pens 

As well as the Post-It Highlighting pens, we also stock the Post-It Retractable Gel Pens, which have a similar concept with the index flags, but writes as a normal gel pen rather than being used as a highlighter, These are available in black and blue and are also packed in three.



Ref 694-G3BLU7 
Writing and flagging in one
Take notes smoothly and mark pages or agendas
Integrated comfort grip
Water based dye ink
Dries in 5-10 seconds
Blue / Black
0.7mm tip gives a medium line width
Packed 3


For more office supplies and office stationery, check out our website where you can easily order online for next day delivery!

Green Office Week

Next week (the 14th to the 18th of May) is Green Office Week supported by Avery. Green Office Week is Now in its fourth year, and is an award-winning initiative designed to address green issues in the workplace and encourage office workers to spring into action and adopt practical ways to help the environment.

At Octopus we are here to help you achieve your green goals! We have a wide range of recycled and eco friendly products such as 100% recycled paper, carbon neutral refill pads, biodegradable pens,  eco desk top accessories and loads of other environmentally friendly office products available to get you in the right direction. 

We also offer a free service where if you order from us we will collect your old cartridges and send them to childrens cancer charity Clic Sergent to recycle them for you.

If there is anything you think we can help you with in order to get your office greener in the next week, just give us a call on 0161 429 8118

Stabilo SMARTball Pen

We now stock the fantastic Smartball pen! It is a stylus to use on your smartphone or tablet, as well as a ball pen to use at work or when studying!

This pen seamlessly links the digital and the analogue world. If like many people you are addicted to the Draw Something app, but find it tricky controlling the virtual pen with your fingers, then the stylus will give you more control with your drawing. It also stops your screen from getting covered in smudges.

The ink in the ball pen side is refillable and available in black and blue ink.

Have a look at this video to see how the pen works, and if you're interested, contact us by either emailing sales@octopus-office.co.uk or calling 0161 429 8118.

National Stationery Day

It is indeed National Stationery Day! What better way to spend it than flicking through our previous blog posts of the last year, and all the lovely new products we've had to show off! 


My favourite post would probably be the 'These are a few of our favourite things' looking at some of the weird and wonderful stationery we have to offer. 


And of course there was the revolutionary Digital Pen which converts your handwriting into a text format!


And then there's the Black Stationery Hamper and Pink Stationery Hamper for those who need everything to get started in their new office.


Oh and of course Ozzy's gallery when we had kids send in pictures of our very own Ozzy!


The choice is endless!


If you feel like treating yourself with a nice new notebook or a plush new pen then have a look around our office supplies website and see if anything tickles your fancy!


May the next year bring lots of new stationery items for all you stationery lovers! If you want to see how other people are celebrating today check out #NSD on Twitter.


Happy National Stationery Day!

Workplace Health and Safety Solutions

At Octopus we have a brand new health and safety catalogue, with everything you need to keep your work environment, whether it's an office, a school, a warehouse or a postal room safe and compliant.

The catalogue includes:


Storage and Shelving
Site and Workplace Equipment
Fire Safety
Packaging and Post Room
Office and Business Environment
First Aid
Premises
PPE
Kitchen and Catering
Cleaning and Washroom
Entrance and Reception


and is separated into the following sections:


Materials Handling and Access
Storage and Shelving
Premises and Management
Waste Management
PPE
Safety and Security
Signs and Labels
Cleaning, Hygiene and Washroom
Packaging and Post Room
Retail Supplies
Kitchen, Catering and Restroom
Reception, Conference and Office Environment


Not only is this catalogue organised in such a way it's easy to find what you need, it also includes discounted prices!


If you'd like to receive one of these catalogues, send us a message on here, or give us a ring on 0161 429 8118, alternatively you can email sales@octopus-office.co.uk


For more office supplies look on our website

Furniture Madness!

We've been doing a lot of furniture jobs recently, and have a brand new furniture catalogue out


Whether you need a new desk, some chairs, tables, filing cabinets, pedestals, cupboards or any other furniture items, give us a ring on 0161 429 8118 and we'll happily send you a new catalogue!

One of our recent jobs

Our new furniture catalogue

Office Furniture Job

Today we had a big furniture job for one of our customers! They had 25 Leather Visitors / Conference chairs and 13 Trapezoidal Tables. They're very happy with how it turned out and so are we! If you'd like us to price up a furniture job for you, maybe you've just moved into a new office, or want to revamp your office, just give us a call on 0161 429 8118

It's that time of year again!

Easter is here! Hip Hip Hoorayyyy! We all know what that means.... Free Creme Eggs from Octopus! Every year we give our customers free Creme Eggs with their stationery orders, and this year we're not disappointing! If you spend over £50 on our office products, you will receive 6 eggs, spend over £100 and receive 12 eggs, spend over £150 and you will receive 18 eggs! (maximum 18 eggs per order).


Ozzy has already been scoffing his way through them so get your orders in before they all go! All orders spending over £50 and delivered today, tomorrow and Thursday will receive eggs.

This Weeks Word Search

We've got another Word Search this week! The word you're looking for is something you'll find in your office!You can go onto Facebook and send your answer to Ozzy (www.facebook.com/ozzy.epolevne) and we will pull the winners name out of a hat on Friday who will win a tub of Jelly Beans! While you're there, why not like our Facebook Page? www.facebook.com/octopusoffice

If you've come across our blog looking for stationery products or other office supplies, you can go on our office supplies website, or give us a call on 0161 429 8118

Pink Hamper

We've put together a cute pink stationery hamper available in our Ebay Store, for you of the basic office supplies you need at your desk! A perfect gift for a friend or a new member of staff starting a new job! Maybe you've started working from home and need office stationery to get started in your home office!

In this set we've included the following stationery items:

• 2 Pink Letter Trays
• A Pink Pen Cup / Holder
• A Pink Note Holder (Including Block of Notes)
• A Pink Bic Flowery Pen (Black Ink)
• A Pink Highlighter
• A Multi Coloured Neon Sticky Note / Re-positional Note Block
• A Pink Leitz Metal Stapler
• A Pink Leitz Metal Hole Punch
• A Pink A4 Hard Back Notebook

If you were to buy all of these stationery items separately the price you would pay significantly more. All of the items in this gift set are of a high quality.

(Octopus not included!)

Have a look in our Ebay Store where you can purchase the hamper!

New Competition

We put up a competition every week on our Facebook page, which up until now has always been Where's Ozzy? This week we have decided to do a new competition, Ozzy's Word Search. All you have to do is find the missing stationery item amongst all the letters, and send Ozzy a private message on Facebook with your answer by Friday lunchtime, when our winner will be drawn from a hat, and win a tub of jelly beans!


Just 'like' us on Facebook to join in on the fun!

Office Stationery Hamper - The Essential Office Supplies You Need For Your Desk

We've put together a stationery hamper for you of the basic office supplies you need at your desk! A perfect gift for a friend or a new member of staff starting a new job! Maybe you've started working from home and need office stationery to get started in your home office!

In this set we've included the following stationery items:

• 2 Black Letter Trays and a set of Risers
• 1 Black Desk Tidy
• 1 Black Office Bin (16L capacity)
• 1 Black Half Strip Stapler
• 1 box of 5000 26/6 Staples
• 1 Black Hole Punch
• 1 Black Tape Dispenser
• 1 Roll of Office Invisible Tape
• 1 Small Glue Stick
• 1 Correction Roller / Mouse
• 1 Plastic Eraser / Rubber
• 1 Plastic Barrel Pencil Sharpener

Go to our Ebay shop where you can purchase the hamper!

For more information call 0161 429 8118

It's all about the sounds!

 Whether you like to listen to the radio at work, need good speakers to do presentations with, or like to listen to music when you surf the internet, this is a fantastic product for you! The new Fellowes Sound Pad not only works as a monitor riser, and keeps your netbook cool, preventing it from overheating with it's USB fan (low noise), it also features ultra clear stereo speakers, so you can listen to as much music, speech, and watch as many YouTube videos and catch up TV as you like without having to worry about your netbook overheating!


The Sound Pad holds netbooks up to 14" in size, has a 50mm incline which provides a comfortable working position, and has non-slip pads which hold the netbook securely in place. it comes with a 1 year limited warranty, and the dimensions are: WxDxH: 280x221x45mm.

For more workstation solutions and computer accessories have a look at our website

All In One Desktop Organiser

We love this new All In One Exec Desktop Organiser from Avery (ADT3BW)

If you need to clear your desk and want to do it in one clean scoop, then this is what you need! It's a letter tray with paper and envelope storage space. It has an accessories holder which is divided into four parts, suitable for pens, markers , staplers and other office stationery items which can be hidden by the door compartments. It also has a designated phone holder which is great as you can see if you have any incoming calls throughout the day while your phone is on silent.

If this doesn't look like your cup of tea, then have a look at other options available on our website

Store n' Go Memory Sticks

 We now stock the new Verbatim Store n' Go Pinstrip USB sticks. They're nice and small and lightweight with a push and pull retractable design, protecting the USB connection. They also look very cute, and are available in pale pink and blue for the 8GB sized memory sticks, as well as black for all other sizes. Sizes available are 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB


4GB Black
8GB Black
8GB Pink
8GB Blue
16GB Black
32GB Black

Ebay Seller?

If you're an Ebay seller, or you do a lot of posting for your business, we stock everything you need in regards to your packaging requirements. 


Whether you need Jiffy /  Bubble Bags, Packaging Tape, Boxes /  Packaging Cartons, Tape Guns /  Carton Sealers, Mailers, Postal Tubes, Bubble Wrap, Shrink / Stretch Wrap, Kraft Rolls, Packaging Foam, Loose Infill or anything else! Have a browse around our website or give us a call on 0161 429 8118.

Get organised!

Get your work in order and have a look through our selection of expanding files! There's nothing worse than being surrounded by clutter, and then not being able to find what you're looking for when you need it!

We have a wide range of A-Z expanding files and expanding boxes, as well as fantail files, numbered expanding organisers and desk expanders!

If you can't find what you're looking for, give us a call on 0845 8124 888

5 Star Economy A-Z 19 Pockets Expanding File

Eligo Desk Organiser Expanding Polypropylene with Colour-coded Tabs 13-Part

5 Star Expanding Box File 20 Pockets A-Z Foolscap

Funky Purple...

We have a fantastic new range of Bi-Office products now in stock at Octopus, their products are very sleek and modern looking. 

Our personal favourite is their Lavender boards, available as a Noticeboard and as a Combo Board, with a pinboard section as well as a magnetic section which can also be written on. Both come with a wall fastening kit and push pins, with the combo board coming with magnets, an eraser and a pen as well. They are both 600x450mm in size, and will really stand out in your office / bedroom / kitchen.

Purple Combo Board

Purple Noticeboard

Have a look at what other noticeboards we have on our website

Sooth your sole!

The Kensington Sole Soother Footrest Is perfect for giving you much better support and helping your posture. If you're a little on the small side this footrest gives you something to rest on giving you better circulation in your legs and taking some pressure off your feet. it tilts 0-20 degrees so you can adjust it to your own comfort. The rest also has a massage wave pattern making it comfortable and relaxing when wearing no shoes.

If you're looking for other types of office furniture, have a look around our website.

These are a few of our favourite things....

We've picked out a few if our favourite things from our 2012 collection. a couple of which We've blogged about previously! These items could be a lovely treat for yourself, or maybe you're thinking ahead to Mothers day on March 18th!




Scotch Shoe Magic Tape Dispenser
We've sold quite a few of these already, what's not to love?





Silvine Executive Soft Feel Ruled Notebook in Lime Green (160pp 90gsm A5)
We really love this collection of Note Books at Octopus. They come in black and tan as well and also in A4.





Bic For Her Retractable Ball Pen
These pens are so cute, and are designed for smaller hands! They come packed in 12 and have a 1.0mm tip with a 0.4mm line, available in Black and Blue.





Staedtler Electronic Writer Digital Pen
It's the brilliant Staedtler Digital Pen again! This pen records what you have written onto it's memory by the reader you put on the top of your page, and can even convert your handwriting into a word document! Very handy if you have to attend lots of meetings or lectures and don't want to have to re-type your notes!