Postal Center International Unveils New Production Facility

From L to R: Coral Gables Chamber Vice President Kim Bentkover, Chief Financial Officer Dennis R. Garcia, Executive Vice President Stephen Gussman, Co-Founder Susan Echarte (with granddaughter), President Ismael Diaz, Co-Founder Arturo Echarte, City of Weston Commissioner Tom Kallman, Broward County Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief, Chief Information Officer Brian McGrath and Vice President, Operations Chris Diaz cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of PCI’s 234,000-square-foot fully integrated corporate headquarters, production and warehouse facility.
WESTON, FL — October 30, 2019 – Postal Center International (PCI) officially opened its state-of-the-art Weston corporate headquarters and fully integrated production facility. The 234,000-square-foot facility is now home to more than 250 associates.
The unveiling is the culmination of a year-long effort that included the build-out of the facility, a detailed process mapping workflow and a series of critical investments, including but not limited to, best-in-class equipment, market-leading software and client service enhancements – all designed to provide greater capacity, redundancy, integration and efficiency.
Click for PCI’s Official Mail Guide listing
“Our new corporate headquarters builds on our legacy of operating vigor that we have cultivated over the past 35 years,” said Ismael Diaz, president, Postal Center International. “The move comes on the heels of our milestone anniversary, and while we are very much looking ahead, we remain relentlessly focused on delivering our hallmark services while strengthening our position as a technology leader in the print, mail and marketing industry. The move has also laid a foundation for new growth, while creating an environment that inspires passion, collaboration and innovation for years to come.”
The new headquarters consolidates PCI’s two companies into one centralized operation; provides the Company with a presence close to many of South Florida’s large corporations, clinics and auto retailers in the Weston community; and improves access to many of its enterprise clients throughout South Florida and beyond.
The Class A office, warehouse and distribution facility originally developed between 1999 and 2000, is climate-controlled and offers ±30,000 square feet of office space, 30-foot clear heights, 32 dock-high doors, two oversized drive-in ramps, 296 parking spaces, a state-of-the-art, three-tier back-up generator system, a fenced and secured loading area and an Early Suppression, Fast Response (ESFR) fire safety system.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event was attended by more than 120 clients from across a broad spectrum of industries. On the agenda, Co-Founders Susan and Arturo Echarte provided a brief history on the founding of the company while President Ismael Diaz shared forward-looking remarks regarding the future of the print, mail and marketing leader.
Broward County Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief and City of Weston Commissioner Tom Kallman were also on hand to help cut the ribbon and present Mr. Diaz with proclamations recognizing the event and designating Thursday, October 24, as “Postal Center International Day.”
New Corporate Branding + Enhanced Website
The new corporate headquarters is outfitted in the Company’s brand color, a Powerhouse navy blue. It also features an iconic illuminated lobby sign that features the Company’s chevron from its new logo, along with other environmental branding produced by its in-house Sign division.
The new logo, introduced alongside the move, articulates the Company’s united forward-moving direction and builds off the Company’s commitment to moving client initiatives forward – in one direction, as one company, keeping the brand at the forefront of the industry and community. Validating the Company’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality, PCI was recently ranked number 1on the South Florida Business Journal’s “Top Commercial Printers” list.
The Company recently launched its new website, which was designed to feature a sleek and modern look, user-intuitive navigation and enhanced content that connects prospects and clients to company news, tools and resources. The website also has a new URL – PCIbrands.com – that better reflects the Company’s growing family of brands that together will provide increased solutions and deeper competitive advantages for PCI clients.
PCI specializes in Marketing, Creative, E-Business, Printing, Mailing, Fulfillment, Signs, Envelopes and Packaging for clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including but not limited to Banking, Beverages, Cosmetics, Cruise Lines, Fast Food, Government, Healthcare and Hospitality. The Company is a triple certified printer, authorized to purchase FSC, SFI and PEFC certified papers. It is also a Certified Minority Supplier at the local, state and national levels and is HITRUST CSF® and SOC 2, Type II Certified and HIPAA Compliant. To learn more about Postal Center International and its family of brands, please visit www.PCIbrands.com.