About Lyreco Pioneers since 1926 PIONEERS SINCE 1926 To deliver sustainably what any workplace needs Our Future Works Since its foundation in 1926, a constant adaptation to the evolution of workplace needs through outstanding services, development of expertise and international footprint has been at the core of Lyreco's growth and greatest sucesses. 4 generations after the creation of a bookstore in Valenciennes, France, Lyreco accompanies its customers on 4 continents and continues to strive for excellence as the driving force behind each development. From a bookstore to a BtoB office products distributor From the creation of a bookstore in Valenciennes, France, to an international leading distributor of products and solutions, agility and innovation have always driven Lyreco's ambition to deliver what any workplaces needs, with excellence. In 1926 Georges-Gaston Gaspard creates a bookstore named "Gaspard" in Valenciennes, France. The company fast develops a printing service, producing its own paper products range. From 1936, Gaspard starts delivering directly its customers from its first warehouse. After the 2nd World War, the company becomes one of the first BtoB providers of office products and services. From the first catalogue to a 360° customer experience With Etienne Gaspard, son of Georges-Gaston, then his son Georges Gaspard, operational excellence remains at the core of every new solutions: from the first catalogue launched in 1959 to the development of a 360° customer experience allying human proximity, e-commerce and e-procurement from office supplies to expertise on PPE, hygiene or ergonomics, from one-day delivery to Home Office Delivery. Discover our e-shop From 1989, international expansion ... With Georges Gaspard, son of Etienne Gaspard, start the international expansion and the development of specific solutions and expertise. The Gaspard company becomes Lyreco in 2001. In 1989, Lyreco acquires its first company out of France: Vermeire in Belgium. This operation is the first step of the company's international expansion in Europe and Asia. 30 years later, Lyreco is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and solutions in the world, with 15 subsidiaries operating in 25 countries and a European safety expertise unit. With the recent acquisition of Intersafe in Benelux and France, Deskright in Singapore, Office Depot Contract Business Unit in Spain. the company keeps on developing its geographical footprint and expertise under the new presidency of Georges Gaspard's daughter. Our international presence ... and development of solutions and expertise In the 2010's, Lyreco starts extending its offer to specialised products and solutions. Integrated solutions such as product personalisation, print services, collections of used items and green alternatives are developed. Formerly IMPEGA, the company private label created in 1955 becomes Lyreco in 2009. The Personal Protective Equipment range is launched in 2013, the Hygiene & Cleaning specialisation in 2015. The Coffee Solutions specialisation is developed from 1997, through an exclusive partnership with Nespresso Solutions. In 2016, the Innovation Direction is created to accelerate the development of pioneer projects such as "frictionless" replenishment and Circular Economy. Our solutions Respect for the Planet is in our DNA... Respect for people and the planet is one of Lyreco's fundamental values. Lyreco has long been implementing concrete actions to support this commitment. In order to constantly improve in this area, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact as early as 2004 and officially made Corporate Responsibility a pillar of its strategy in 2012, with the Eco-Future strategy. Major actions such as Lyreco product manufacturers' audits, the Lyreco Green Tree label, CO2 emission reduction programme across all activities have been launched in this framework. Since 2019, a new strategy is on track that reinforces our commitments: Ethics and Sustainability in the Supply Chain, Governance and risk management and Contribution to the Community are now dedicated pillars beside Environment, Economics and People. In 2020, Lyreco pledges to convert its products and solutions to Circular Economy. Our CSR commitment ... and so are Respect and Passion for People Supporting children education in the poorest countries is also a long term commitment. To strengthen our action, Lyreco For Education, our Charity programme was launched in 2008. Thanks to the engagement of all Lyreco empoyees, more than 115,000 children have been supported in 6 countries: Vietnam, Bangladesh, Brasil, Togo, Madgascar and now Cambodia. Discover Lyreco For Education Our Future Works At Lyreco, we are convinced that we have to understand what could be the future of work in order to provide the most appropriate and meaningful response to our customers' needs. Our innovation team strives to find and implement new solutions and initiatives that stimulate the creation of great working days while taking care of the planet and its people. In 2021, by launching Our Future Works platform, a new platform dedicated to innovation, we are taking another step towards exploration of the new ways of working, co-creation and innovation hand in hand with all our stakeholders - our customers, suppliers and our colleagues. In order to be the pioneer in delivering sustainably what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. Discover our innovation platform Our latest customer solutions NEWS Customer Excellence Innovation Home Office Delivery Home office is becoming the new norm. Lyreco Home Delivery service is available in 25 countries in Europe and Asia to provide homeworkers with full office product range that can be directly ordered online on our e-shop and delivered right to their front door. Read Sep 08, 2020 Sustainability Circular economy Our 5 commitments towards circular economy aim to help our customers reduce drastically non-recyclable waste in the workplace and ultimately reduce their impact on the environment. Read Inside Lyreco About Lyreco World presence People & Values Pioneers since 1926 Ethics and compliance Sustainability Lyreco For Education Workplace solutions Sustainability Lyreco Careers Magazine Contact us Linkedin Youtube © 2020 Lyreco Lyreco Privacy Policy Sitemap Terms of Use Your choices regarding cookies for this website This website uses cookies to personalize your browsing experience and the communications you receive, and to improve our services. By clicking on "I Accept", you accept the use of such cookies. 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