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The USPS recently announced temporary holiday rate surcharges during the upcoming holiday season. This is in addition to new postage rate increases which may take effect in January 2025. These prices are seasonal, and are scheduled to take effect from October 6, 2024 through January 19, 2025. The surcharges will apply only to Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express. No other products or services are affected. To learn more about these USPS rate changes follow this link to…

  Formax Direct was recently recognized by Sharp Corporation as a Platinum Level Service Provider for 2023-2024. This program recognizes service organizations for exceeding performance benchmarks and implementing industry best practices. To be included, dealerships must show excellence in the following critical areas of service delivery: Using genuine Sharp parts and supplies Commitment to training Using remote diagnostic technology, and Timely updating of call tracking tickets We’re proud to be an authorized dealer of Sharp digital imaging equipment, and to…

  The USPS is raising postage rates, including a 3-cent increase in the price of a First Class Mail Forever Stamp. These new rates take effect July 9, 2023. Here's a summary of the new prices: USPS rates, effective July 9, 2023 Product Current Price New Price First Class Letter, metered, 1 oz. $0.60 $0.63 First Class Letter, stamped, 1 oz. $0.63 $0.66 Domestic Postcard $0.48 $0.51 International Postcard $1.45 $1.50 First Class International Letter, 1 oz. $1.45 $1.50 The…

  The USPS rate changes have been approved, including a 3-cent increase in the price of a First Class Mail Forever Stamp. These new rates take effect January 22, 2023. There will be no change to the additional-ounce price for single piece letters and flats, which remains at $.24. The most economical pricing can still be found using a Quadient Mailing System from Formax Direct. Here’s a summary of the new prices: USPS Prices, effective January 22, 2023 Product Current…

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the DS-700iQ Modular Inserters, designed to meet the rigorous demands of nearly every mailing application from direct mail campaigns to mailings containing personal and private information. The DS-700iQ is customizable from the inserter base up. Choose from one of five Tower Feeder-Folders, non-intelligent and intelligent High Capacity Insert Feeders, and in-line Feeder-Folders to meet the exact specifications for your mailings. The modular design enables up to 11 feeders to be combined based on…

  The USPS recently announced temporary rate changes for selected shipping services during the upcoming holiday season.   These prices are seasonal, and are scheduled to take effect from October 2, 2022 through January 22, 2023. Like last year’s temporary rate change in October, only certain shipping services will be affected, including both retail (post office) and commercial (discounted) pricing for the specific services.   Key Points for the USPS Holiday Shipping Updates: Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Retail…