ITASCA, Ill., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year it seems like students
have more books, homework and other classroom necessities, resulting in
crowded backpacks, desks and lockers. To help students save crucial storage
and backpack space, OfficeMax(R) is offering an array of school supplies that
fold, twist and compact.
"OfficeMax knows that between school, sports activities and family life,
students have a lot to carry and keep track of, but little space to keep it
all organized," said Ryan Vero, OfficeMax executive vice president of
merchandising. "These products not only save space by folding and compacting,
but students and parents will find them cool and fun."
Some of OfficeMax's latest back-to-school products that compact and save
space include:
-- Z-Binder 2-in-1 Organizer by Case-It(R) allows students to carry more
in a smaller space. Its back-to-back "Z" configuration is a 2-in-1
design that stores twice as much as the average binder. The heavy-duty
nylon constructed Z-Binder includes exterior zip pockets, six inner
mesh pockets, a pen/pencil holder and D-ring binders that allow
students to organize everything they need for class. Available
exclusively at OfficeMax in six bold colors.
-- The Twisted Lunch(TM) bag by Arctic Zone(R) is a nine-inch round lunch
bag that twists and folds down to two inches to save space for easy
storage. Made of nylon, the Twisted Lunch looks like a CD holder when
compact, and has thick insulation to keep food and drink items cold. It
comes with a clip for easy attachment to bags and backpacks. Available
in blue, red and purple.
-- Pop-Tite(R) Sports Bottle from E S Robbins Corporation holds up to
16 ounces of beverage, then collapses down to one inch when empty. Its
compact size makes it easy to store in backpacks, lockers or jacket
pockets without taking up much space. Pop-Tite(R) can collapse and
expand hundreds of times for reuse, and is dishwasher safe.
-- The Ultimate Folding Ruler by It's Academic(R) is a foot-long ruler
that folds down to one inch. Its convenient size makes it great for a
school box or pocket. Available in six bold colors.
These and other "cool for school" products are available at nearly 1,000
OfficeMax stores nationwide. OfficeMax has a complete selection of the latest
office and school supplies available year-round. With a 115 percent low price
guarantee, service improvements and an improved store design that makes it
easier to find products quickly, OfficeMax is the place to accomplish school
shopping in one easy trip.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business office product
solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled
customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value
-- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office
supplies and paper, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large,
medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by
more than 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and
nearly 1,000 superstores. Having joined with Boise Office Solutions, the
company had pro forma revenues of $8.3 billion in 2003. OfficeMax is a
division of Boise Cascade Corporation.
About Boise Cascade Corporation
Boise (NYSE: BCC), headquartered in Boise, Idaho, provides solutions to
help customers work more efficiently, build more effectively, and create new
ways to meet business challenges. We own or control more than 2 million acres
of timberland, primarily in the United States, to support our manufacturing
operations. Boise's annualized first half 2004 sales were $13.9 billion.
Visit the Boise Web site at http://www.bc.com .
OfficeMax Contact Media Contact
Bill Bonner Nicole Miller, Bader Rutter & Associates
630 438 8584 262 784 7200
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