Direct mail
MBO team takes helm at Reeds
Long-standing Cumbrian commercial and signage printer H&H Reeds has been acquired by an MBO team.
FDM Document Solutions appointed to G-Cloud 14 government framework
Print and mailing company FDM Document Solutions has been appointed to the G-Cloud 14 (lot 2) UK government framework.
Royal Mail in IoT first for real-time tracking
Royal Mail has partnered with an internet of things (IoT) tech firm to track the real-time whereabouts of nearly one million containers used to transport letters and parcels around the country.
CMS signs for fifth CMC paper wrap line
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has signed for its fifth paper wrap machine from CMC as demand for the service continues to grow for the company.
CX Services expands with new Isle of Bute office
Scottish direct mail and telemarketing firm CX Services has opened new premises in Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute.
SMP awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s Mail Performance Awards from the Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has been revealed.
RNB Group shortfall tops £2.5m
RNB Group had an estimated deficiency of more than £2.5m when it went into administration last month, with payment problems with Royal Mail contributing to the firm’s failure.
General Election drives bumper increase in mail volumes
JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q2 2024, which found that July’s snap election prompted a healthy boost in mail volumes.
Nightmare Lego idea turns into dream come true
Eight Group postal services manager Simon Scott has achieved a claim to fame beyond his renowned mailing know-how, having become one of a select group of people to have a Lego set idea turned into an...
Ofcom makes progress on possible USO reform
A reduced Second Class postal service appears increasingly likely as Ofcom reports on its progress in reviewing potential reform of Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation.