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The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise postage rates to collect more revenue. Details of the proposed rate hike were disclosed late Tuesday, July 6. Under the law, the Post Office is generally limited to increases of no more than the rate of inflation -- 0.9 percent for the year ended in May. read more

Ø Price of First-Class stamp would be 46 cents, up 2 cents

Ø Parcels will "get slammed" if rates are approved by PRC

Ø NYT: Magazine publishers "preparing to go to war with Post"

Ø Business mailers oppose Post's exigency request.

Ø Tony Conway, executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers: "This proposed rate increase amounts to another tax imposed on Americans at a time when the economy can least afford it. Consumers everywhere will pay more for the letters and packages they need to send; businesses -- large and small -- will suffer and even more jobs will be lost." read more

Formax's New 6304 Inserters Offer Additional Features, Higher Productivity

Formax's new 6304 Series Inserters combine user-friendly features with high productivity. Three base models are available in a variety of configurations to meet the needs of any size office or mail center. High-capacity input and output options combine with fully-automatic adjustments and increased speed. The inserters process forms of various lengths and thicknesses all at the same time, up to 3,600 per hour and up to 40,000 pieces per month. read more

BCC Software Founder And President K. Jon Runstrom Retires

BCC Software founder and president K. Jon Runstrom retired from the company on June 30. Christopher Lien, formerly BCC’s executive vice president, has succeeded him. Under Mr. Runstrom’s leadership, BCC Software has grown steadily for over 30 years and was acquired by parent company BÖWE BELL + HOWELL in 2005. read more

Pitney Bowes Expands IntelliJet Line Of Color Production Print Systems

Pitney Bowes is expanding its line of high-speed digital color printing systems. The new offering, the Pitney Bowes IntelliJet 20 Printing System, will help more companies transition their printed communications from monochrome to color simply and cost-effectively, and also communicate more effectively with their audiences. read more

Paitec USA Pressure Seal Systems Deliver Fast, Reliable Performance

Paitec USA manufactures a broad range of standalone and in-line pressure seal machines which deliver fast, reliable performance.

ØThe MX6000 is an ideal choice for most high-volume needs as it processes up to 9,000 forms per hour with a monthly duty cycle of 300,000 pieces. It features Reverse Friction Rollers which automatically detect double feeds and self-corrects itself without operator involvement. Its auto-lift feed tray holds up to 1,400 pieces to minimize restocking. read more

ØThe MX8000 is one of the most advanced heavy-duty pressure seal machines on the market today with its fast 13,000 pieces per hour processing and with a monthly duty volume of 400,000 pieces. It features four-roller sealing unit, Reverse Friction Rollers to auto correct double feeds, an auto-lift feed tray which holds up to 2,500 pieces, and an optional vertical exit stacker which holds up to 700 forms. read more

ØThe Multiseal is the world's first affordable two-page pressure sealer. This innovative print 'n mail machine can print, fold, collate, and seal mini-booklets, multi-page statements, and many other creative documents. This unit will work either as a standalone machine with its large feed tray or it can be connected to an HP or other high-speed laser printer for an all in one print 'n mail device. read more

PMG Potter Discloses Plan To Cut Costs & Maintain Viability Of Post

Facing unprecedented volume declines and a projected, cumulative $238 billion shortfall during the next decade, Postmaster General John Potter outlined an aggressive plan of cost cutting, increased productivity, and an array of legislative and regulatory changes necessary to maintain a viable Postal Service. read more facts & figures about the post office

Firm Bundles Presort Add-On Now Available For Satori Software Products

Satori Software has announced the immediate availability of a Firm Bundles add-on for its Bulk Mailer and MailRoom ToolKit mailing preparation and address management software lines. The USPS PAVE Gold certified add-on supports non-automation and carrier route sorts for letter- and flat-sized Periodicals. read more

SCLogic Donates Tracking Solution To "Give Kids The World"

SCLogic, a leading provider of mobile enterprise package tracking software systems, is donating its SCLIntra package tracking system to Give Kids The World. The system includes a donation of a Motorola MC55 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA). Give Kids The World, a 70-acre resort in Florida designed for children with life-threatening illnesses, will use SCLogic mobile software to track critical packages, medical equipment and other items sent to the resort located near Orlando. read more

DHL Global Mail Enables Customers To Ship In New Eco-Friendly Way

Eco-conscious companies can now choose a new method of shipping and mailing that supports their environmental protection goals. DHL Global Mail recently became the first mail services provider in the U.S. to enable customers to send shipments in a way that leaves a net zero carbon footprint. The service is called GOGREEN Carbon Offset. read more

GBR 438 Smart Cutter Processes Up To 38,000 Sheets Per Hour

GBR Systems' new 438 Smart Cutter/Folder processes both pinless and pin-fed forms up to 38,000 sheets/hour printed two-up. It runs online with conventional non-intelligent inserters, providing up to 12 stations of selection. The system communicates serially with intelligent inserters and is designed for 7 x 24 operations. read more

OPEX AS3690i Selected Scanning Product Of The Year In London

OPEX’s AS3690i high-speed scanner has been named the winner of the esteemed Document Manager Award for Scanning Product of the Year in the high-volume category. This award was presented at the Third Annual DM Awards ceremony which hosted hundreds of guests, including vendors, distributors, information providers, and trade press. read more

Pitney Bowes Offers New Service To Improve Customers' Address Quality

Pitney Bowes has unveiled AddressRightNow, an online list management service for organizations with smaller volumes. The service helps to eliminate inaccurate addresses and updates mailing lists based on the latest change of address information. read more

Neopost Unveils New HJ3640 Production Inkjet Console Base

Neopost's HJ3640 is a heavy-duty production address printer that is unique and versatile. The HJ3640 is an in-line solution that can operate with other mail processing equipment such as tabbers, folder/inserters, or mailing systems. It is ideal for higher volume mailers. read more

Siemens Supplies Energy-Saving Sorter To The Swedish Mail

Siemens Mobility has been given an order from the Swedish Mail (Posten) for a new energy-saving flats sorting machine. The Open Mail System is capable of processing up to 50,000 items of mail per hour, making it the fastest system in the world. The advantages for Posten lie in the higher productivity, lower energy consumption and more careful handling of mail. read more

Melissa Data Introduces New SpeedTrack Search Technology

Melissa Data has introduced SpeedTrack, a new technology which enables anyone to find, analyze, report and export any type of information. Speed-Track offers a completely new experience in terms of storage, access, and analysis of data. read more

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL Introduces MAILStream Inveloper Inserter

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL showcased its MAILStream Inveloper inserting system at PRINT 09. The system combines envelope creation and inserting into a single, more efficient process by replacing traditional envelopes with continuous roll-fed material. read more

Endicia Offers Free USPS Supplies

Endicia, a leader in Internet postage with nearly $4 billion in postage printed, is now offering free U.S. Postal Service supplies direct from its website store. This new feature makes Endicia an even more convenient way to do business and handle shipping needs. read more

Formax Unveils 7100 Series Inserter

Series Inserters create professional, high-quality mail pieces in minutes. They can fold and insert up to 4,500 pieces/hour, have a duty cycle of up to 150,000 pieces/month, and perform 20 programmable jobs. read more

RISO Launches ComColor Printers

RISO, Inc. has introduced its new ComColor series, a breakthrough in full-color inkjet printing that offers a combination of speed, versatility, and low-cost color. The five ComColor models are distinguished by print speed, image area, paper source capacity, and accessory compatibility. ComColor can print up to 150 color ppm, making it one of the fastest full-color cut-sheet inkjet printers available. read more

Champ Offers Savings On Heavy Mail

Engineering Innovation, developer of the EZ-Flats system, recently re-introduced The Heavyweight Champ. This manifesting workstation enables corporate mailers and service bureaus to quickly determine optimal postage discounts on various types of mail and maximize postage savings. The system also enables automation of several forms of mail that require tracking. read more

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