A franking machine is a device that processes letters and packages by automatically weighing, computing and assigning shipment values to each item. After determining the delivery cost, the machine stamps the items with corresponding transport fees and calculates the total charge.
Designed for use by small businesses to large corporations, franking machines provide easy on-site access to postal services without acquiring large supplies of postage stamps. They offer the option of selecting First Class or Second Class mail postage, Special Delivery, Priority Delivery or Overseas Delivery for letters and parcels of any size. By adding a postage scale to the device, the franking machine can process larger and heavier items as well.
The flexibility of franking machines allow organizations to include features such as corporate logos, small marketing campaigns, or advertising messages to shipment items. For a small company interested in expanding and growing new business or operating with a niche, industry specific clientele, personal touches such as unique and engaging messages to particular clients can also be added to each mailer.
Franking machines save companies time and money by improving mailroom procedures, reducing postal costs, and processing materials on location for collection and distribution. They streamline an organization’s operations and improve communication efficiency with important business accounts and contacts.