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1,000,000
That's
how many pieces, on average, we can drop into
USPS and Canada Post... every day!
We're able to achieve this number due to many
factors...
- our ability to schedule large and small programs
- our vast array of equipment
- unique production solutions
- and, of course, our dedicated people
By drawing on 25+ years of experience in the direct marketing
industry, we are able to streamline the production process to get
your project done on time and on budget.
"The
team at SmartDM has helped me understand the production process
immensely"
-Aris
Gouvis
TCP Direct Inc.
Data
Processing
To be successful, your direct marketing campaign must
have accurate and on-time data processing. An experienced staff like
ours will ensure that your needs are efficiently managed, to get the
job done right, on time and on budget. Our programmers are all
seasoned professionals who are familiar with both simple LCP
sortations and complex programming.
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Imaging
- Laser
Today, more and more clients are asking for data
driven personalization, which has led us to explore opportunities in
laser printing. Presently we have on the floor: Xeroxes for cut
sheet - 4635 at 600 DPI, and 4180's at 600 DPI, an Océ Pagestream
372 continuous laser at 300 DPI, and Hewlett Packard Laserjets for
approvals and small runs. We see this laser imaging equipment not as
a stand-alone, but as an integral part of our operation, combined
with all the other processes we offer.
Imaging
- Inkjet
Our inkjet equipment - we have 3 different
systems - can be used as stand-alone printing onto a bound
catalogue, envelope, or newsletter. But because they're machine
independent, inkjet heads can also be used on folders, stitchers,
multimailers or minimailers in a number of different ways. The image
area covered is top to bottom, edge to edge, and even two sides.
Selfmailers
The Solopack. selfmailer system is a
complete in-line bindery and ink-jet system that allows simultaneous
folding, gluing, inserting and perforating for unaddressed mailings.
By adding inkjet heads, we can address in a variety of ways to
generate a large array of products to meet your addressed mailing
requirements.
Bindery
SmartDM can handle any bindery requirement, from
folding and trimming, to saddle stitching and even selective binding
for your special projects. Along more traditional lines, we offer a
complete shop for such projects as miniature folders, book
signatures, manuals, perforating, tag stringing and bind-ins, just
to name a few.
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Inserting & Mail Preparation
SmartDM takes pride in having one of
Canada's largest inserting production facilities. We can insert up
to 30 pieces in a single pass, in sizes up to 9" X 12"!
Inserting millions of pieces of mail means our materials management
and quality control procedures must be accurate and effective. For
an in-depth look at how we maintain those services see our Promise
section.
SmartDM has many years of experience in the mailing
business. We know all the ins and outs of both the U.S. and Canadian
current postal regulations and requirements. All of our clients
enjoy the option of using either our Canadian or U.S. Postal Service
permits.
Householders
- Unaddressed Admail
Nobody knows more about processing
unaddressed mail. With our exclusive AutoMail System... we can
manipulate automated and current Canada Post counts to suit your
marketing needs. This reduces the kind of waste and non-coverage
that happens when a mailer uses outdated counts.
The AutoMail System also generates the necessary documentation to be
used in a number of different ways. For instance, bindery operations
can be driven by the database, to maximize efficiencies and reduce
costs. Pre-existing brochures or flyers can be mechanically counted
or bundled, which is perfect for over-runs.
Finally, we can take on much of the workload with our extensive
group of services; FSA selection, counts, folding, inserting,
creating unique self- mailers, mail preparation and then - straight
into the hands of Canada Post. Our size in the marketplace gives us
the clout to deal with mailings from small groupings to all points
of call in the country.
Specialized
Mailings and Fulfillment
Both of our facilities have complete manual
departments to handle your special projects. If your program has a
fulfillment element, our complete computerized inventory and
shipping system can be custom designed to exactly suit your needs.
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SERVICES
AT A GLANCE
Data Processing
- Pentium server and workstations
- Windows NT Network
- StreetSweeper, Personator, Rightfielder, Access, dBase, PreS,
Q Code, Fox Pro, Quark, etc.
- Application programming for database, tracking, and various
client requirements
Continuous
Imaging
- Océ Pagestream 372
- Up to 11" x 18" form
Sheetfed Imaging
- Xerox 4635 IPS & 4180s
- Up to 14" x 17" sheet
- Whopping 600 dpi
Inserting
- Up to 30 stations
- 9" x 12" master mailers
Addressing
- Cheshire labels
- Pressure sensitive labels
- Inkjet
Sealing
& Metering
- Seals applied flat and around edges
- One or two seals
- Perforated seals
- Paper and foil seals
- On-line and stand alone metering
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Mail Shop
Bindery
- Continuous forms bursters
- Continuous forms cutters
- Interstackers
- Folders
- Slitters
Self
Adhesive Labeling
- Various labeling and Label Aire equipment for involvement
devices, etc.
Direct
Mail
- Sheetfed Solopack™ finishing lines
- Unique self mailing designs
- Application forms
- Bind-ins
- Magazine inserts
- Outside ink jetting on saddle stitched products
Saddle
Stitching
- Small format stitching - 3" x 3"
- Automatic cover feeders
Folding
- Fleet of 17 folders
- Double gates
- Miniature folding
Cutting
- State-of-the-art electronics
- Guillotines
- Offline 3-knife trimmer
Drilling
- Multi-head machines
- Wide variety of drill bit sizes
Polybagging
- Sitma Polymail
- Clear or printed
- Length: 6" x 16"
- Width: 4" x 13"
- Height: single sheet - 1/4"
"Although we produce
millions of pieces of mail, and finish even more each month in tried
and true formats, we also enjoy the opportunity to help you bring
your next mailing or finishing project to LIFE! We specialize in
those products that others have turned down or have said are
impossible. By combining processes, we believe that creative
solutions are just the beginning... "
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