The end-to-end process of product proposal through to delivering products into stores is as cost effective and efficient as possible."
Brand & Print personalised media from Avery
18 Jul 2011
In response to the growing demand for personalised products, Avery Dennison has launched a range of Brand & Print media for the small business and consumer markets. Brightstream is pleased to be able to support the development of these exciting products in promoting and distributing the core range to the UK retail market.
Brightstream delivers first orders to Kaufland in Poland
15 Jul 2011
Following Magdalena Swienton’s appointment as Key Account Director for Central and Eastern Europe, today saw the first deliveries of cutsize printer paper from Brightstream into the Polish hypermarket chain, Kaufland.
EU imposes 40% anti-dumping levy on China imports
14 May 2011
Today an official ruling was returned from the European Union on a 40% anti-subsidy duty to be imposed on imports of all Coated Fine Paper originating from China. The move marks the first instance where the EU has put in place tariffs of this type against Chinese manufactured product.
Brightstream employ European Key Account Director
04 Apr 2011
In line with a development strategy which will see Brightstream increasingly target retail accounts outside of the UK, Brightstream has recruited Magdalena Swienton to act as Key Account Director serving Central and Eastern Europe.
Re-launched paper category in Dixons Retail
31 Jan 2011
Dixons Retail have re-launched their paper offer in nationwide branches of PC World and Currys on the back of an ambitious programme of store transformations during 2010.
World Land Trust contributions reach £25,000
03 Sep 2010
Contributions to World Land Trust carbon balancing projects from Brightstream (formerly Howard Smith Paper Retail) have reached £25,000 equivalent to the purchase, protection, and management of 516 acres of threatened wilderness.
Photo paper distribution and conversion agreement signed with Kodak
23 Aug 2010
As part of the continual effort to offer customers maximum choice of market leading brands at competitive pricing, Brightstream has signed a photo paper distribution and packing agreement with Kodak Limited.
Howard Smith Paper Retail rebrands as Brightstream
02 Aug 2010
From Monday 2nd August, Howard Smith Paper Retail has changed its trading name to Brightstream. The name change symbolises an exciting evolution in what we do, how we do it, and where.
Distribution agreement signed for Veho consumer electronic products
15 Jul 2010
The ongoing development of a portfolio of products outside of the paper category has resulted in Howard Smith Paper Retail signing a distribution agreement with Veho UK.
BRC Global Standards
Certification to the BRC Global Standard symbolises best practice through our supply chain.
Ethical Trading Standards
Sedex registration throughout our supply chain ensures continuous improvement of our ethical performance