The Instant Web Companies Continues
Growth and Expansion
Chanhassen, MN (April 2, 2003) — The Instant Web Companies (IWCO),
an integrated direct mail services company, announces the integration
and consolidation of its lettershop services. Following a sales increase
of 9% in 2002 that included a significant expansion of its integrated
total package direct mail business, the centralization of equipment from
Chanhassen, MN, to Little Falls, MN will increase capacity, enabling IWCO
to produce 100 million direct mail packages monthly in one location.
"Enhancements in materials management and logistics will deliver
immediate benefits to customers and IWCO," said Jim Andersen, IWCO
president and CEO. "The relocation of equipment and expansion of
our Little Falls facility will continue to strengthen our competitiveness
in the marketplace and is another step in our integrated initiative plan
launched 18 months ago. Phase one of the integration plan commenced when
our envelope and print litho equipment base was consolidated in 2001."
In a related development, IWCO has expanded its personalization platform,
including duplex capabilities, with the installation of two Océ
VarioStream 7650 LEDs. The VarioStream line brings new format capabilities
and an increase in throughput to address the recent growth in complex
personalization programs. This new equipment is in addition to the Océ
PageStream 530 Plus machines added in 2002.
"With the installation of the latest VarioStream equipment and technology
from Océ, we continue to expand the capabilities and capacity of
our vertical solution," said Jim Leone, vice president-operations.
"The continued enhancement of our personalization platform provides
unparalleled flexibility in toner selection, optimal print quality, and
increased throughput. Combined with the consolidation of our lettershop
services, IWCO’s increased personalization capacity will drive flexibility,
cost savings and cycle time reduction opportunities for direct marketers."
The Instant Web Companies, headquartered in Chanhassen, MN, has served
the needs of North American direct marketers for more than 34 years. IWCO
provides integrated direct mail services resulting in streamlined production
for all components – printing, plastics, envelope conversion and
mailing. IWCO’s industry experience and technology along with proprietary
P.O.S.T. (Postal Optimization Strategy and Technologies) and RideShare™
commingling and logistics management programs deliver dramatic postage
savings and faster time to market.
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