Direct mail

Communisis reveals value of HSBC contract loss

Communisis has revealed that its direct mail contract with HSBC, which is set to move following a recent competitive tender, was worth 7m a year.

DMA slams 'confused' BBC show

The direct mail industry has hit out at the BBC's handling of 'scam mail' during its Panorama programme arguing that the broadcaster confused the issue with so-called junk mail.

Lick Group heads for liquidation

Lick Group is headed for liquidation after it emerged that a meeting of creditors has been confirmed for 13 July.

Herald Chase Group adds Ryobi five-colour press

Print and mailing house Herald Chase Group has purchased a Ryobi 755G five-colour B2 press with coater as part of plans to increase capacity and bring more functions in-house.

Océ unveils JetStream 1400 and 3000 at Poing summit

Océ has expanded its JetStream range with the launch of two new presses as its Production Printing Summit in Poing, Germany, this week.

Royal Mail launches training scheme to promote 'better' direct mail

Royal Mail is aiming to support its mailing house partners with the launch of the sector's first training initiative to support the promotion of direct mail.

NEMC rebrands as Loricas Solutions and announces 100,000 capex

NEMC, the Washington, Tyne & Wear-based mailing house, has rebranded as Loricas Solutions following a strategic review.

Royal Mail clarifies Advertising Mail inserts confusion

Royal Mail has belatedly clarified the issue of whether customer magazines containing third-party inserts will qualify for its new Advertising Mail service.

USPS courts business community, touting impact of print mail campaigns

Despite losing US $8.5bn in its most recent fiscal year, the US Postal Service (USPS) used the National Postal Forum in San Diego this week to tout an aggressive strategy to educate businesses on the...

MP steps in for Thamesdown Marketing Services over insurance claim

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has stepped in to help Thamesdown Marketing Services, after its insurance company refused to pay out following a burglary.