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Shape-based United States Postal Service proposed rate changes bring
distinct changes to the postal industry

New proposed postage rates based on shape, as well as weight, alter the way
postage is charged

ADDISON, IL- February 2007 –- FP Mailing Solutions, a world-class mailroom
solutions provider, announces the proposed United States Postal Service rate
change for 2007. In the past, rate changes have been predominately tied to
the weight of a given mail piece. With the new proposed rate changes from
the USPS, package shape and size have a large effect on the price of the
individual piece of mail. This part of the rate change will have little
effect on the average postage user. These users simply mailing bills and
correspondence in standard number 10 envelopes will see a rate adjustment of
.02¢ bringing the current rate for 1 st class mail to .41¢.

Where the newly proposed postage rates have a more dramatic effect on the
new calculation of postage is for the customer doing a great quantity of
large and varied shape mail on a daily basis. An item that is too thick or
large to be classified as a normal 1st class letter will fall into one of
two other defined categories. A "flat" falls between the height range of 6
1/8 to 12 inches in height and 11 1/2 to 15 inches in length and a thickness
between ¼ and ¾ inch. A "parcel" is any piece of mail falling outside of
these dimensions. New technologies and solutions from FP will directly
address the issues presented by the proposed changes. This new rating
structure will allow substantial savings to the mailing professionals who
take advantage of the specialist skills offered by FP dealers. Their
intimate knowledge of how to leverage the new rates for efficiency and
reduced costs is of value to businesses large and small.

The proposed rate changes from the USPS are still awaiting final approval
from the USPS board of governors, once they are passed, FP Mailing Solutions
will be providing comprehensive tools and guides to help make the most of
the proposed changes. Contact your local FP dealer to learn more about how
current FP technologies can make the most of your postal budget or call FP
Mailing Solutions direct at 1-(800) 341-6052.

About FP Mailing Solutions
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
experience and excellent value. For more information, visit www.fp-usa.com.

For more information contact:
Kevin A. Pietras
FP Mailing Solutions
Phone: 1-630-827-5728
Email: kpietras@fp-usa.com