Tag: UK

UK Royal Mail increases security of letters operaration

Posted by | Jul 16, 2004 | |

All employees joining Royal Mail will be vetted to ensure they are not attempting to conceal any past criminal convictions, the company has announced.

The new safeguard will further strengthen the already extensive range of security checks which Royal Mail has in place to ensure the safety of the mail. Adam Crozier, Royal Mail’s Chief Executive, said: “Vetting will add an important new layer of security to Royal Mail’s operations. Our customers can post their mail with even more confidence than before.”

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Royal Mail retains multi-million pound Norwich Union contract

Posted by | Jul 16, 2004 | |

Royal Mail have announced the renewal of a multi-million pound contract to provide the UK’s biggest insurer Norwich Union with its range of distribution needs.

The contract incorporates mail services, a dedicated logistics solution providing the overnight delivery of documents between Norwich Union’s branches as well as a range of express services provided by Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide.

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UK DMA Census: Industry Grows 14.8%

Posted by | Jul 15, 2004 | |

The Direct Marketing Association UK Ltd.’s annual census of direct marketing for 2003 placed the industry’s worth at 13.66 billion pounds, up 14.8 percent over the prior year. The total remains dominated by direct mail and telemarketing, which account for nearly half of the expenditure. Television and newspaper inserts represent the third- and fourth-largest sectors, respectively, according to the census, released this week. “This year’s census sees a strong return to growth for the direct marketing industry,” said Mike Barnes, the DMA UK director of marketing and business development.

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MAT to launch European pallet network

Posted by | Jul 15, 2004 | |

MAT Group’s new owners plan to launch a European palletised freight service- and hope to link up with a UK pallet network.
Continental full load and groupage operations built up over 30 years provide an excellent platform for the service, says chairman Brian Rosier.

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MBO deal agreed at Mail Solutions

Posted by | Jul 15, 2004 | |

Print, envelope and mailing firm Mail Solutions has been bought in a GBP7.4m management buyout (MBO) from owner Homeserve.

Household repairs group Homeserve sold Mail Solutions to concentrate on its core business. The MBO is subject to shareholder approval at the end of the month but according to the head of the MBO, Mail Solutions group managing director Alan Griffiths, the meeting will be a formality.

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