Case Study: Savant HCM Utilizes High-Volume Formax Equipment

Case Study: Savant HCM Utilizes High-Volume Formax Equipment

Savant HCM, located in Nashua, NH, provides payroll, tax filing, HR data management, and other services. Some of their clients, like McDonald’s and Dunkin', have multiple franchise locations nationwide, so it’s imperative to get payroll processed and shipped to each location on time. We spoke with Savant’s Distribution Manager Danielle Beaudin about the processing challenges they face and how Formax was able to help. Printing Challenges & Solutions Printing 20,000 to 40,000 payroll checks per week demands reliable and robust...
Formax Direct Receives Sharp Platinum Level Service Provider Status

Formax Direct Receives Sharp Platinum Level Service Provider Status

  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…

Case Study: Moriarty Electric Welcomes Multiple Formax Solutions

Case Study: Moriarty Electric Welcomes Multiple Formax Solutions

Moriarty Electric Company has been serving the seacoast area since 1992. Based in Eliot, Maine, they install and service commercial and residential generators, solar power units, pool lighting, mini splits, and more. We recently spoke with Office Manager Karen Hughes and In-House IT/Lead Generator Tech Ben Bate about their Formax equipment and how it makes their jobs easier. Sharp MFPs Provide More Options Prior to joining the Formax family, they used a competitor's printer for accounting and marketing projects. Karen...
USPS Rate Changes Effective 7/9/23

USPS Rate Changes Effective 7/9/23

  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…

Formax Direct Participates in September Conferences in NH

Formax Direct will be participating in these local events in September: 2018 NH Tax Collectors’ Association Education Conference: Wednesday, September 19th & Thursday, September 20th at the North Conway Grand Hotel in North Conway, NH. 2018 Tri-City Expo: Thursday, September 27th at the Center of NH in Manchester, NH. If you’ll be at these shows, we encourage you to visit our booth where we can demonstrate and discuss the latest mailing and document processing solutions. Hope to see you there!…

USPS Rate Changes Effective 1/22/23

USPS Rate Changes Effective 1/22/23

  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…

USPS Announces Temporary Rate Changes for Holiday Shipping, Effective 10/2/2022

USPS Announces Temporary Rate Changes for Holiday Shipping, Effective 10/2/2022

  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…

Formax Direct Introduces the DS-700iQ Modular Inserters

Formax Direct Introduces the DS-700iQ Modular Inserters

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…

FedEx, UPS and USPS January 2022 Rate Changes

FedEx, UPS and USPS January 2022 Rate Changes

    We’ve entered rate change season!  At Formax Direct, we’ve been staying on top of all the news so we can bring you the highlights and keep you in the know. We want to make sure your business can get ahead of the changes and have outlined ways to help reduce the impact on your bottom line. UPS® Rate Change Effective Date: December 26, 2021 Affected services:  UPS Ground, UPS Air and International services increased an average net 5.9%. UPS…

Case Study – D.F. Richard Explains Why They’re a Long-time Formax Customer

Case Study – D.F. Richard Explains Why They’re a Long-time Formax Customer

D.F. Richard Utilizes Formax Equipment to Connect with Customers and the Community When it comes to local family-run companies in Dover, NH, Formax isn’t alone. D.F. Richard Energy is a 90-year-old family business, and they’re one of our long-time customers.   D.F. Richard serves more than 14,000 customers in Southern Maine and Seacoast NH, providing propane gas, bioheat oil and a variety of heating and cooling services.   We spoke with Christine McCluskey, Customer Relations Manager, on the connections between…