Exaclair sponsoring Saturday – the main headline day – for the first time and weeks two and four of the countdown weeks with its brands Clairefontaine and Exacompta.
Plans are really starting to take shape for National Stationery Week, which happens this year from Monday 12 May to Sunday 18 May; encompassing London Stationery Show 13 – 14 May.
Sarah Laker, owner of Stationery Supplies in Marple and Wilmslow is heading up the programme for National Stationery Week, which comprises of a seven week countdown to the actual week and then daily activities during it.
The Art File, 3M, Maped Helix, Pentel, Snopake, Staedtler and Zebra Pen are among the sponsors already on board, and will be joined by Exaclair, Mitsubishi Pencil Company with its Posca brand, eco-eco Stationery, Pilot Pen and Manuscript Brands.
“Having had tremendous engagement from our involvement last year, Exaclair are delighted to be supporting National Stationery Week once again,” says Lawrence Savage, marketing manager of Exaclair which is sponsoring the Saturday’s activities and week two and four of the countdown weeks. “It has quickly become an integral part of the stationery industry’s annual calendar, and its success is a testament to Sarah’s hard work as the driving force behind this worthy initiative. With a host of new products and competitions to showcase over the period, we are so excited for the 2025 schedule.”
A new sponsor for 2025 is eco-eco Stationery, with Eliza Faulkner, business development and sales support commenting: “We are thrilled to be supporting National Stationery Week in 2025. As a small business, contributing to the stationery community is incredibly important to us. It’s a privilege to be involved alongside some fantastic companies. 2025 is set to be a brilliant year for eco-eco, with plenty of new products and a website revamp, and we can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been up to and what we’ve got planned.”
Taking on week five of the countdown is Pilot Pen a long-time supporter of National Stationery Week. “At Pilot Pen, we are passionate about National Stationery Week because we believe in the power of handwriting in a digital world,” says Adam Smith, marketing manager. “Writing by hand enhances creativity, learning, and self-expression, and we are proud to celebrate the joy of putting pen to paper. This event allows us to inspire people of all ages to embrace writing while showcasing our innovative, high-quality, and sustainable pens. National Stationery Week strengthens our connection with stationery lovers, educators, and professionals, reinforcing the importance of handwriting in everyday life. We are proud to support this initiative and keep the art of writing alive.”
Sarak Laker commented: “As we continue to build excitement for National Stationery Week, it’s fantastic to see even more brands come on board as sponsors. Their support plays a key role in helping us celebrate stationery and creativity across the UK. With each new sponsor, we move closer to delivering an exciting and engaging week for both industry professionals and stationery enthusiasts alike. We’re looking forward to seeing even more innovation and collaboration as we count down to May.”
Sarah is still looking for a sponsor for the #Shelfie competition and Sunday sponsor for the main week. Anyone interested should get in touch with Sarah on sarah@nationalstationeryweek.com.
National Stationery Week straddles London Stationery Show, the dedicated trade show for all stationery lovers, buyers, wholesalers, overseas distributors and licensors that will take place on 13-14 May at the Business Design Centre in Islington. Registration is now open.
