FP Mailing Solutions Unveils Digital Mailing Systems at National Postal Forum Booth #441.

Business Editors

ADDISON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003

Show Attendees Are First To View ultimail: The Highly Efficient IBIP 

Compliant Digital Meters Designed for The Small to Mid-Sized Company

Mail Center

Francotyp-Postalia (FP Mailing Solutions), a world-class mailroom solutions provider, today announced the introduction of ultimail - a new line of digital information-based indicia program (IBIP) compliant postage meters intended specifically for the small to mid-sized company mail center. Launched at the National Postal Forum's (NPF) annual conference April 12-15 in New Orleans, show attendees are invited to demonstrate all of the new digital mailing systems in FP Mailing Solutions booth, #441.

Ergonomically designed to fit into any office environment, ultimail offers FP Mailing Solutions' customers a host of special features that can improve mail center efficiency and utilization, all with the highest level of security proposed by the US Postal Service. The ultimail systems offer state-of-the-art digital operations. It combines simplistic one touch convenience, with an easy to understand lighted LCD display, and a soft-touch key panel.

"FP developed ultimail to give our customers the ability to enhance their professional image, monitor and track the amount of money spent on postage, and meet all digital meter requirements by the US Postal Service," said Larry Turner, President of FP Mailing Solutions.

In addition to receiving FP Mailing Solutions' unmatched customer service, ultimail offers users a number of competitive advantages and benefits such as:

-- Quick and quiet printing of up to 60-90 envelopes per minute

-- Account administration functions which allow users to register

and evaluate postage for up to 50 separate accounts

-- Removable postal security devise (PSD) which gives the user

greater postal security and the ability to minimize any

operational downtime

-- Pre-Select Counter that allows the user to meter a preset

number of letters

-- Automatically date, auto re-date, correct postage and

automatically dispense labels

-- Directly program up to six customized advertisements for brand

awareness

-- Smart Chip technology that can read how much ink remains in

the cartridge and will warn the customer when running low on

ink, or when it is time to replace the cartridge

-- Plug and play an integrated 10 pound scale

-- Interface optional scales that can handle up to 150 pounds, as

well as tape feeders, accounting and shipping software and

conveyors

-- Incoming date stamp that allows user to print the message

"Received on" as well as the date

"The ultimail systems are fully integrated, giving our customers complete control over many special mailing features and services," said Turner. "We know that ultimal is going to be an asset to any corporate office that needs an easy-to-use, versatile and professional quality mailing system."

About Francotyp-Postalia, Inc.

With U.S. headquarters in Addison, IL, FP Mailing Solutions is a world-class mailroom solutions provider, meeting the needs of small, mid-sized and large organizations. FP Mailing Solutions is known for technologically advanced equipment, the reputation of its dealer network, superior customer service and excellent value. For more information, visit www.fp-usa.com.