USPS Announces Temporary Rate Changes for Holiday Shipping, Effective 10/6/2024

USPS Announces Temporary Rate Changes for Holiday Shipping, Effective 10/6/2024

The USPS recently announced temporary holiday rate surcharges during the upcoming holiday season. This is in addition to new postage rate increases which may take effect in January 2025. These prices are seasonal, and are scheduled to take effect from October 6, 2024 through January 19, 2025. The surcharges will apply only to Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express. No other products or services are affected. To learn more about these USPS rate changes follow this link to…

New Cut-True DDC50 Digital Die Cutter

New Cut-True DDC50 Digital Die Cutter

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the Cut-True DDC50 Digital Die Cutter. This innovative new cutter is the solution to create custom packaging, advertising displays, kiss-cut labels and more. It’s only limited by the imagination! The Cut-True DDC50 is an ideal solution for on-demand projects that require precision and easy set-up. With an all-digital production design, it requires no costly dies. Fully automatic, it utilizes QR Code recognition to process mixed jobs in a single stack, transforming cut sheets...
New Cut-True 28A Automatic Programmable Guillotine Cutter

New Cut-True 28A Automatic Programmable Guillotine Cutter

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the Cut-True 28A Automatic Programmable Guillotine Cutter. It’s an ideal solution for on-demand digital print shops and in-plant operations. Standard features include a color touchscreen control panel, high-speed hardened steel blade, LED cutting line for accuracy, an all-metal stand with storage shelf, and a variety of safety features. The Cut-True 28A offers precision cutting for sheets up to 18.9” wide, and up to 3.15” high. The touchscreen control panel is intuitive and allows...
New Cut-True 23S Semi-Automatic Cutter

New Cut-True 23S Semi-Automatic Cutter

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the Cut-True 23S Semi-Automatic Electric Cutter. The 23S replaces the popular Cut-True 22S with a fresh new look and upgraded features. It has a redesigned base and user controls, a modern color scheme, and rugged re-engineered all-metal stand. The Cut-True 23S offers precision cutting for paper stacks up to 16.9” wide. This semi-automatic cutter requires very little effort, thanks to its electronically-controlled two-button operation. Accurate cutting is easy with its spindle-guided back gauge...
New FD 87SSD Multimedia Office Shredder

New FD 87SSD Multimedia Office Shredder

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the FD 87SSD Multimedia Office Shredder This rugged, versatile shredder is designed for the modern technological world, easily shredding mobile phones, SSDs, mini tablets, USBs, and more. The FD 87SSD is whisper-quiet and operates on standard 120V power, making it ideal for the office environment. It features a user-friendly LED control panel, a sturdy all-metal cabinet on casters, solid steel cutting blades, and a rugged chain-driven motor. The separate enclosed infeed options allow...
New FD 8304CC Deskside Shredder

New FD 8304CC Deskside Shredder

Dover, NH: Formax is pleased to introduce the FD 8304CC Deskside Shredder. This rugged model replaces the discontinued FD 8302CC with even better features. The FD 8304CC cross cut shredder combines space-saving design with commercial-grade components including an all-metal cabinet on casters, heavy-duty AC geared-motor, and durable lifetime-guaranteed waste bin. It features a user-friendly LED Control Panel, and has the power to shred staples and paper clips. The heat-treated steel blades shred paper to 1/16″ x 19/32″ particles, at a...
NSA/CSS CSDSR Changes Affect FD 8730HS High-Security Shredders

NSA/CSS CSDSR Changes Affect FD 8730HS High-Security Shredders

UNCLASSIFIED NSA/CSS CSDSR Changes to Guidelines for Optical Media Destruction and Expiration of Non-Compliant Equipment Effective October 2024 Dover, NH: In Q4 2018 the NSA Center for Storage Device Sanitization Research (CSDSR) announced new guidelines for reduced end-particle size for CUI/TS/S and Classified Optical Media, a standard called “04-02.” The new standard requires DVDs and Blu-ray discs (BD) to be reduced to a particle size of 2mm edge length for all CUI/TS/S and Classified data. In Q4 2018 the NSA...
Formax Introduces FD 442 Envelope Opener

Formax Introduces FD 442 Envelope Opener

Dover, NH: Formax introduces the new FD 442 Envelope Opener. With user-friendly features, a compact design, and quiet operation, it's ideal for a busy office environment. The FD 442 is easy to set up, right out of the box. Simply load mail on the infeed, and the photo eye sensor automatically starts and stops feeding. Within seconds, mail is open and ready to distribute. The innovative cutting mechanism slits one edge of the envelope from edge to edge, ensuring the...
Formax Introduces FlashGuard Heavy Duty Professional Laminators

Formax Introduces FlashGuard Heavy Duty Professional Laminators

Dover, NH: Formax introduces the new FlashGuard Heavy Duty Professional Laminators, ideal for print shops, school systems, universities, and corporate offices. With heavy-duty construction and user-friendly features, these three models easily laminate and protect photos, documents, signs, menus, IDs, and more. The FlashGuard 13R6 features six heavy duty rollers and handles laminating pouches up to 13” wide, at speeds of up to 55 inches per minute. With six rollers, the FlashGuard 18R6 handles pouches up to 18” wide, processing at...
USPS Rate Changes, Effective 1/21/24
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USPS Rate Changes, Effective 1/21/24

The USPS recently approved rate changes, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a First Class Mail Forever Stamp. The new rates will take effect January 21, 2024. Here's a summary of the new prices: PRODUCTCURRENT PRICEPROPOSED PRICEFirst Class Letter, 1 oz. metered$.63$.64First Class Letter, 1 oz. stamped$.66$.68Postcard, Domestic$.51$.53First Class Letter, 1 oz. International$1.50$1.55Postcard, International$1.50$1.55