Stationers’ Hall was at full capacity as the livery lunch witnessed the 14th Annual presentation of the prestigious Stationers’ Warrants. The scheme was established as a mark of recognition highlighting excellence within industries represented in the Company. Over the last 12 years the Stationers’ Company has recognised a breadth of industry excellence spanning, Office Products, technology platforms, packaging, binding, pen manufacturing and media.
Upper Warden Ian Leggett speaking to the 180 guests, said the Warrants Scheme was a direct link to the founding Stationers of 1403, giving people an assurance of high quality products or services.
Chair of the Warrants Panel John Livingston raised a laugh when he noted that the Company’s Royal Charter of 1557 gave Stationers the right to break up unauthorised printing presses and destroy illicit printed material. “Whilst the Competition and Markets Authority would take a dim view of this practice, it has not recently been tested in law, and might help further boost membership”, said Livingston
Warrant applications are judged by a panel of experts from across the industry sectors covered by the Stationers’ Company. Judges looked for applications to meet the following criteria:
* Original design and interpretation of a service or product
* High quality manufacturing/production techniques/digital techniques/digital design
* Effective use of materials and technology, with attention to detail
* Appropriate and sustainable packaging or presentation, suitable for its method of sale
* Environmental credentials and compliance with ethical or relevant trading guidelines
* Relevance to its industry or market sector
Chair John Livingston was particularly delighted to see that as 2026 is the National Year of Reading, there were several holders whose main aim is to encourage the next generation of readers and book buyers.
The 2026 Stationers’ Company Warrants have been bestowed upon some remarkable recipients, celebrating their dedication to design, manufacturing and sustainability.
Each new Warrant Holder was welcomed on to the stage with a round of applause to receive the Warrant from Upper Warden Leggett.
New Holders are:Blox Trading Limited for Mum's Diary
Canvey Island Bindery Company Limited for Colour Bloc
Focus Label Machinery for d-Flex - Integrated Digital Inkjet Systems
Geo Brand Limited for Branding & Web development
Hensal Communications Limited for Print Management
Lewis Masonic for Grand Lodge of Ireland Tercentenary Souvenir Guide
The Rosen Publishing Group for LevelUp Reader
Shachihata Ltd for Artline Eco-Green
Sigel for Desk sharing Bag
Jessica Plunkett of Shachihata who was awarded a Warrant for the Artline Eco-Green range said “This is a first for our company. It is such an honour to be here in this stunning location.
New Warrant Holders joined a distinguished list of renewing Warrant Holders:
Conway Stewart for their Sterling Silver Range of Pens
Glassboxx for their Digital and Print S.A.A.S. Solutions
Bloc Group for: Initiative Brand
Rose Calendars for their Promotional Business Calendars
Supadu for Smart Buy Buttons
Victor Stationery for Rhino Note books and Rhino (SEN) Tinted Paper Range
Westchester Publishing Services for their Culturally Responsive Education Review
Barley Communications for their Social Purpose Communications
Contact Originators for Optimus, PrintHQ and Magna Forma
Flashes and Flames for the Flashes and Flames weekly newsletter
OfficePower for their Software Platform
Office Products International for Workplace 360 Magazine
Private Clients Sports for: Sail Sport Talk Broadcast
Speigl Press for their Stamford Notebook Company
Owner Hugo Spiegl said “This Warrant really works for us helping to grow sales nationally and internationally”.
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