If you’re stocking up your office, breakroom, or desk, you may be wondering which items you need. While you’ll need the classic stationery items, like pen and paper, you’ll also need to think about other office supplies.
In this article, we discuss the key differences between these two categories, including where to find the things your business needs.
Office supplies vs stationery
The difference between stationery and office supplies is that, while all office supplies can be categorised as stationery, not all stationery can be classified as office supplies.
What is stationery?
Stationery refers to materials and equipment used for writing and other paper-based work. While common in office environments, stationery can also be used anywhere. Examples of stationery include:
- Pens
- Pencils
- Paper and card
- Envelopes
- Erasers
- Glue
- Paperclips
- Staples and staplers
- Sticky notes
- Scissors
At Primepac, our stationery range includes filing supplies, various office accessories, notebooks, copy paper, rubber bands and string, and more.
What are office supplies?
While stationery may be included, office supplies are used to encompass a much broader range of items. Office supplies consist of everything required to run your office effectively, including any technology, furniture, breakroom supplies, larger equipment, and cleaning products.
Examples of office supplies include:
- Office furniture
- Office consumables, such as tea and coffee
- Printers and Printing equipment
- Technological resources
- Cleaning products
- Health supplies and first aid kits
- Product packaging supplies
- Health and safety supplies
At Primepac, our office supplies range includes tea, coffee, bin liners, cartons, protective gear, cafeteria supplies, cleaning supplies, and everything you need to package your products.
Types of office supplies
If you want your office to run more effectively, you may be wondering where to start. Based on our years of experience and expertise in office supplies, we recommend considering the following categories:
Office stationery
As explained above, stationery is a sub-category of office supplies used for writing, drawing, designing, and completing other paper-based tasks. For more information on Primepac’s stationery range, download our Workplace and Office Supplies Catalogue.
Office technology and computers
In today’s world, running an office without technology is impossible. Items like computers, printers, and phones are crucial to efficiency, productivity, and communication.
Office furniture
Desks, chairs, and furniture are critical to ensuring your employees have a comfortable and healthy workplace. By investing in ergonomic furniture, you also help to boost office morale and reduce strains and injuries.
Office storage and organisation
When managing an office, a simple storage solution is a must. Office storage supplies may include storage boxes, A4 storage cartons, packaging tape, filers, desk organisers, drawer tidies, magazine racks, and document trays.
Office maintenance supplies
Another key type of office supplies are those used to maintain your office. This includes cleaning products, soap dispensers, rubbish bin liners, hand towels, recycling bins, and more. Find our full range of office maintenance and cleaning supplies on our website.
Breakroom supplies and office consumables
It’s crucial to keep your team operating at their highest standard so we suggest providing drinks and snack items. At Primepac, we have a range of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Milo, flavour syrups, sugar, and milk powder to keep your office well-stocked.
You may also need a range of cups, plates, stirrers, and food wrap.
NZ office supplies and stationery store
Here at Primepac, we stock a wide variety of both stationery and office supplies. By sourcing your supplies with us, you can get everything you need all in one convenient place. We have a wide range of storage boxes, organisational systems, filing and stationery supplies, breakroom and cleaning supplies, and more.
From coffee for the staffroom to pallet wrap for the warehouse, you can find everything you need in our E-commerce Catalogue or on our website. Click the button below to get started.
