Announcements From the U.S. Postal Service

Announcements are shown in order by effective date.

 

SUBJECT: New USPS Postage Rates

EFFECTIVE: May 12, 2008

DESCRIPTION: New postage rates for all classes of mail go in effect May 12, 2008. 

USPS LINK: Click here for more information

 

SUBJECT: Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB)

MANDATORY: May, 2009 ¹

DESCRIPTION: The IMB barcode will replace the Postnet barcode.  The IMB includes additional information beyond the recipient's address, and allows for better efficiences for the USPS.  There will be two processing levels (Full Service and Basic) for the IMB.  This also impacts the printing of Business Reply Mail (BRM) and Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) barcodes.  Please consult with your FNBR rep for additional information.

USPS LINK: Click here for more information

USPS PowerPoint Presentation:  Click here to view

 

SUBJECT: Flat Sized Mail

MANDATORY: December, 2009

DESCRIPTION: The definition for the "top" of the mailer will change, along with the location of the recipient information.  FNBR encourages all customers who mail flat sized mail (like newsletters, magazines and large envelopes) to consult with their FNBR represtative prior to the printing of any upcoming mailers.  Many customers pre-print a large supply of such items, and should consider if their inventory will be used during or after December 2009.

USPS LINK:  Click here for more information

 

 

¹ For better postage rates, IMB should be used by May 2009.  Postnet is allowed until May 2010.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT FNBR INCORPORATED:

FNBR is a marketing company located in Tampa, Florida.  FNBR offers mailing lists, database management services, typesetting and graphic design services, printing and bindery services, and complete direct mail services to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

If you would like more information about these topics, contact Dean Hutchison at (813) 988-8148 extension 215.