28 July 2008 NATIONWIDE and CASPER agree to form close cooperation in UK market - CASPER becomes Associate Member of INPACS Nationwide and Casper today announce that they have signed a framework agreement for a close working relationship in the UK market to provide customers with a complete range of products and services, and to provide suppliers with the opportunity to participate in the growth of the largest independently owned group of non-food distributors in the UK. For full Press Release Click here 7 July 2008 The New King Website and Catalogue has arrived! King UK has today launched both the new King website, featuring over 6000 product lines, and the new King Catalogue. For further details visit the website or call 01788 530000 to reserve a copy. 5 May 2008 New Product Innovation at W K Thomas At the forefront of packaging innovation, WKT has again demonstrated over the past few months why they are one of the best March saw the release of the Fishworks Picnic Box. Jo Harvey, Marketing Manager for FishWork, commented:"We wanted to create a new product that had the "wow" factor. Working together with WKT we were able to deliver a great concept." Launched in April, an amazing leak-proof kraft salad box which is 100% biodegradable. For more examples of WKT innovation, please visit the new and updated website, and visit the Press section. 8 January 2008 Acquisition of W K Thomas companies Casper Limited ("Casper") today announces the acquisition of WK Thomas and Company Limited, WK Thomas (Disposables) Limited and Marchant, Thomas and Murrell Limited (together "WK Thomas"). WK Thomas are leading distributors of packaging, disposables and other non-food products to the airline, airline catering and HORECA sectors in the UK. The businesses, which have locations in Chessington and Selsey, were acquired from members of the Thomas family in a private sale. For full Press Release Click here 3 April 2007 Martin Higson joins Casper as Operations Director Peter Ward, Chairman, said: “We are delighted that Martin Higson has joined Casper today. He complements our existing team very well, and brings with him a wealth of relevant experience in operations, logistics and supply chain management.” For further information see our People page. 8 January 2007 Acquisition of King UK Casper today announces the acquisition of King UK Limited, the leading distributor of non-food products to the licensed trade and catering sectors in the UK. The business was acquired from Autobar Group in a private sale for an undisclosed amount. Click here for full Press Release. 1 January 2007 Peter Grist appointed MD of Industrial Supplies Peter Grist Jnr, formerly General Manager of Hartford Russell/ Industrial Supplies (London), has been appointed Managing Director of the Industrial Supplies Group. He will be based at their Peterborough Head Office. David Wallwork commented, “Since the acquisition of the IS Group in June 2006, Peter has played an instrumental role in developing the business successfully, and this promotion is very well deserved.” 9 June 2006 Casper announces its first investment Casper today announced the acquisition of Industrial Supplies (Peterborough). David Wallwork has been appointed Managing Director of IS and commented: "we are delighted to have acquired this high quality business with a strong base in the UK. The business has been built up very successfully over many years by Peter Grist and Colin Haynes. We look forward to meeting all the employees and welcoming them to Casper" 8 June 2006 Casper is founded An inaugural celebration was held in London to mark the launch of Casper Limited. Attended by the three co-founders Peter Ward, Christoph Sander and David Wallwork as well as the advisors who helped to make it all happen, the evening got off to a flying start with a further anouncement... 8 June 2006 Casper sets up link to Far East Following a careful scoping of suitable candidates, and an in-depth review of market opportunities, Casper announced the formation of the Casper Hong Kong office which will provide invaluable links to this dynamic part of the world.