Hello tomd-ga,
I managed to source the following high speed mail sorting equipment
with various levels of functionality:
The Olympus Series
Olympus II MT
- Unique High-speed Mixed Letter Mail Processing
- MLOCR Flexibility
- Outbound/Inbound Mail Processing
- Printing
- User-friendly Design & Customer Support
- Unique 90-degree and 180-degree Turn Architecture
- Multi-tier Tray Racks
- PostBackOffice Suite of Software Solutions
- Local Video Encoding (LVE)
- Remote Video Encoding (RVE)
- Inline Labeling
- MICR Detection
Details at MailCode website
http://www.mailcode.com/pages/products/prod_olymp2_mt.html
The Olympus Series
Olympus II
“is the first system to offer high-speed letter capabilities and an
innovative feeder that will process a full range of mixed
mail—postcards, letters, self-mailers and flats. The friction-based
feeder design allows mail to be processed at speeds of up to 24,000
pieces per hour and guarantees exceptional processing control.”
Details at MailCode website
http://www.mailcode.com/pages/products/prod_olymp2_is.html
Contact details for MailCode
http://www.mailcode.com/pages/company/oc_contact.html
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Bell+Howell Criterion System
“Criterion can be adapted to meet virtually any mail-sorting need,
with operating speeds for a 9-1/2" envelope ranging from 10,000 to
36,000 pieces per hour. Criterion can be configured with a number of
options to address your specific challenges:
- Increase read rates and minimize rejects with the family of MMT
SABRE™ reader solutions
- Expedite incoming exceptions with specialized INprocessing Modules
- Operate with either linear or multi-tier bins”
Details at Bell + Howell website
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_criterion.shtml
Bell+Howell FlexiSort System
“Bell & Howell's high-speed sorter, FlexiSort™, efficiently processes
flats and letter-class mail, allowing you to grow your flats sorting
operations while increasing your letter sorting capacity. The system
employs the latest feeding technology and our MMT SABRE™ reader to
handle flats and letters at the highest throughput rates available”
Details at Bell + Howell website
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_flexiSort.shtml
Contact details for Bell + Howell
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/contact/index.shtml
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Opex System 150
“A Color CRT Display with simple menu prompts and push-button
controls. Key data is clearly displayed. Jobs can be changed in
seconds.
Multi-Level Security Access Codes
Thickness Detection with the industry's most accurate measuring device
- a resolution of 1/10 the thickness of a sheet of paper identifies
outsorts.
Metal Detection using improved MICR-like technology to assure
identification of envelopes containing metallic objects for automatic
outsorting.
Automatic Jam Control - Once the jammed piece has been removed and the
operator scans the paper path for envelopes in the "dead zone", the
System 150 automatically clears the remaining pieces in the track...
all in an average of 20 seconds!”
Details at Opex website
http://www.opex.com/150desc.htm
Opex MPS 7
An All-in-One Machine to Handle a Wide Variety of Mail
“high-speed multiple purpose sorter designed to process all types of
mailpieces from postcards to packages. The MPS7 has an operating speed
of up to 7,200 pieces of mail per hour and combines automatic feeding
and reading with weighing, labeling and sorting. Along with the
labeler and scale, this unit's features and options are available to
meet a variety of mail handling requirements. Using a Directory
Retrieval System (DRS), the MPS7 is able to look up barcodes and
addresses and prints the information on pressure sensitive labels.”
Details at Opex website
http://www.opex.com/mps7desc.htm
Opex MPS 17
“a versatile multi-purpose sorter that delivers speed, precision, and
reliability. Available as an incoming sorter, outgoing sorter, or a
combination sorter, this state-of-the-art machine is designed to
handle a challenging array of mail sizes and types, including:
- Flats Mail
- Letter-Sized Mail
- Padded Envelopes
- Overnight Express Mail
- Magazines
- Inter-Office Envelopes
- Shrink-Wrapped Items
- Newspapers”
Details at Opex website
http://www.opex.com/mps17desc.htm
Opex MPS 40
“can accommodate all of your sorting requirements. Whether you sort
outgoing, incoming, or wholesale mail, or any combination of the
three, the MPS 40 can handle them all with one unique, modularly
designed transport.
The modular design of the OPEX MPS 40, allows you the customer to
create the equipment that best meets your needs. As your business
grows, the MPS 40 can be upgraded by simply adding additional
modules.”
Details at Opex website
http://www.opex.com/40desc1.htm
Opex MPE 7.5
“a fully automated, modular mail extraction machine. The footprint of
the MPE 7.5 is small, and the paper path is enclosed behind acrylic
doors. The machine's thoughtful ergonomic design creates a compact,
safe, quiet work area for the operator. Affordable and efficient, the
MPE 7.5 can process up to 7,500 #7 envelopes per hour, and it even has
the capability to open thick mail.”
Details at Opex website
http://www.opex.com/mpe75desc.htm
Contact details for Opex
http://www.opex.com/contact.htm
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Star - TPF
Throughput
Up to 55 000 letters / hour
41 000 letters / hour (with live mail)
Details at Solystic website
http://www.solystic.com/html/index.htm
Star - Inline
Throughput
Up to 55 000 letters / hour
41 000 letters / hour (with live mail)
Details at Solystic website
http://www.solystic.com/html/ma.products.star_inline.htm
Star - Cosmos
Throughput
Up to 55 000 letters / hour
41 000 letters / hour (with live mail)
Details at Solystic website
http://www.solystic.com/html/ma.products.STAR-COSMOS.htm
Contact details for Solystic
http://www.solystic.com/Asp/contactbis.asp
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GBI Data and Sorting Systems
(They feature some bespoke systems too)
GBI Bulk Mail Center Sorter (BMC)
Details at GBI Data and Sorting Systems website
http://www.gbisorting.com/bmail.htm
“This sorter is built to scan and weigh the induced packages and
communicate all pertinent information to our proprietary manifesting
system.”
Contact details for GBI Data and Sorting Systems
http://www.gbisorting.com/info.html
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Tritek Model 88-5 Letter sorter
“reads a 5” x 17” area of both proportional and non-proportional
character spacing to barcode and sort over 30,000 pieces of mail per
hour. The Tritek 88-5 is operational in a Microsoft Windows NT
environment allowing you to use the software of your choice to read
and barcode your mail.”
Details at TritekTech website
http://www.tritektech.com/88_5.html
Tritek Model 91-5 Letter and Flat Mail sorter
“modular, high speed system designed to automate incoming, interoffice
and outgoing mail. The Ultrasorter can process all types of mail, from
letters to flats, simultaneously. Behind the Ultrasorter’s patented
design is its unequaled material handling capability. The
Ultrasorter’s reading systems utilize the latest state-of-the-art
electronic imaging. The user can select a processing configuration
based on their mailing automation needs: incoming, outgoing, internal,
with its user-friendly, menu-driven software.”
Details at Tritektech website
http://www.tritektech.com/91_5.html
Tritektech contact details
Call 302-239-1638 or Email info@tritektech.com.
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NPI
NP8000
“A four-tiered two-sided compact design, it achieves throughput speeds
of over 36,000 pieces an hour. Incorporating NPI's anti-jamming
technology, distributed motor system and the most advanced
software-based readers, it can process incoming and outgoing letter
mail. Modularity allows the user to customize mail processing
capabilities and expand the number of sort pockets to meet future
growth.”
Details at NPI website
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np8000.asp
NP4000
“Multi-level single-sided pocket layout allows greater ease and speed
of sweeping. Reduced power consumption and low maintenance costs are
facilitated by the integral distributed motor system and patented
anti-jam technology virtually eliminates time-wasting jams.”
Details at NPI website
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np4000.asp
NP2000
“a two sided, single tier mail sorter which can be configured to
process up to 40,000 mailpieces per hour. Expandable to 260 pockets,
the NP2000 is equipped with NPI's exclusive Electrovision OCR and/or
the Wide Area Barcode Reader.”
Details at NPI website
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np2000.asp
NP1000
“sorts up to 24,000 pieces per hour and can also handle small flats
(height 9-23cm length 14-32.5cm, weight up to 170gm) as an optional
feature. An additional feature is the Inter-Office Mail System, which
allows automation of inter-office mail operations.”
Details at NPI website
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np1000.asp
NPI contact details
http://nationalpresort.com/contactus.asp
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Lockheed Martin
ST3000
“The Lockheed Martin ST3000 Industrial Sorter™ is a significant
addition to the Lockheed Martin sorter family. This dependable design
has proven to be efficient and cost effective in a range of processing
applications. New features are focused on the growing need for
distribution management, order fulfillment and the automation of
corporate mail centers.”
Details at Lockheed Martin website
http://www.lmdtech.com/products/st3000_industrial_sorter_spec_sheet.html
Contact details for Lockheed Martin
http://www.lmdtech.com/contact.cfm
There appears to be no general price indications on the websites,
probably due to the configuration options and type of installation for
this fairly specialist type of equipment.
If you can furnish them with your requirements they will probably give
you a more accurate price than if I emailed them direct with a generic
request, (though I am more than happy to do so if you request). More
than likely, a sales consultant will probably be involved to advise
you on options to meet your requirements.
Search Strategy:
-anthrax high speed "mail sorting" machines OR equipment OR
manufacturer OR manufacturers
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=-anthrax+high+speed+%22mail+sorting%22+machines+OR+equipment+OR+manufacturer+OR+manufacturers&btnG=Google+Search
-anthrax high speed "mail sorting"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=-anthrax+high+speed+%22mail+sorting%22&btnG=Google+Search
Google web directory: Business > Business Services > Supplies and
Equipment > Mail Handling and Sorting
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Business_Services/Supplies_and_Equipment/Mail_Handling_and_Sorting/
Yahoo!: Business and Economy > Business to Business > Office Supplies
and Equipment > Mailing Equipment
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Office_Supplies_and_Equipment/Mailing_Equipment/
Looksmart.com > Shopping > Online Stores > Office Products > Office
Supplies > Mail Room > Sorting & Delivery
http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus317830/eus317872/eus67401/eus70294/eus160166/eus1146284/r?l&
If you need any clarification, please ask.
kind regards
lot-ga |
Clarification of Answer by
lot-ga
on
16 Aug 2002 07:10 PDT
Hello tomd-ga,
Sorry for the slight delay,
I was waiting for responses to come in from the general requests I
sent out:
"To whom it may concern
Would you be kind enough to email me prices
for the following high speed mailsorters
and any optional equipment prices:
(I realise that the price may vary depending on
configuration but I need a guide price for a 'typical'
setup as a ball park figure before taking it any further)
[ mail sorter model/s here ]
Many thanks
kind regards"
and here are the responses, some with my prompts interlaced so you can
see the chain of communication and my attempts to extract a price from
them:
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GBI response:
A fully functioning sorter as described on that portion of our web
site runs approximately $335,000 and needs no options. Please send a
request for quote that contains any specific requirements and I will
be happy to address them directly.
Mark Wolkenfeld
Vice President
GBI Data & Sorting Systems
1143 West Newport Center Dr.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Email: markw@gbisorters.com
Phone: (954) 596-5000 ext. 230
Fax: (954) 596-5015
Cell: (954) 857-4653
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Solystic (Star) response:
You can find more information about our company and products at
www.solystic.com
Please send us by mail your company detailed information and your
postal address if you want to receive brochure about a specific
product.
Many thanks.
Best Regards
Pilar MALANDRAN
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Dear Pilar MALANDRAN,
many thanks for your reply,
After much searching, the prices do not appear to be
on your website.
Can you forward me the prices for the
following mail sorting equipment
(and any optional extras):
1. Star - TPF
2. Star - Inline
3. Star - Cosmos
The enquiry is on behalf of a customer who is currently
seeking prices and website links in the first stage
of their decision making process.
kind regards
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Our STAR machines are modular and are tailored to each customer
application.
Would you please send more information about your mail processing
requirements and we will be more than happy to provide more
information.
Kind regards
Pilar MALANDRAN
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Dear Pilar,
I just need prices for a typical installation e.g.
pictured on your website for
1. Star - TPF
2. Star - Inline
3. Star - Cosmos
The volume requirements are currently unknown.
regards
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Our prices are extremely competitive and our solutions provide a quick
return on investment.
Please send us:
- volume of mail to be processed daily
- time window
- any other processing constraint (mail size, packaging constraint...)
and we will start designing a solution for your application.
Regards
Pilar MALANDRAN
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Hello Pilar,
Thanks for your reply,
unfortunately I do not know the details you are asking for,
as no person has been employed yet to assess it.
(hence why I am looking for a ball park figure for budgeting purposes)
However can you supply ball park prices (not a price quotation
which will come later from a person who can supply you with a
detailed technical spec) for the same functionality or near to
Tritek Model 88-5 Letter sorter
http://www.tritektech.com/88_5.html
Tritek Model 91-5 Letter and Flat Mail sorter
http://www.tritektech.com/91_5.html
thanks
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Could you please supply the rough technical specs of the system you
are looking for.
Thanks
Kind regards
Pilar MALANDRAN
(No prices issued without technical spec)
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National Presort (NPI) response:
Thank you for your interest in NPI. Before we can give you pricing,
we
need further information from you, such as the size of the mailpieces
you plan to sort, what your volume will be, are they regional,
national,
the amount of pockets you're wanting, etc. Prices vary depending on
what you have and makes it impossible to quote any kind of an accurate
price. If you could give us more information, we would be happy to
help you.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Hello Henry,
I understand the price will vary as I have already mentioned.
However at this moment in time, I do not have the technical
specification from my customer as they need a rough ball park figure
for internal use to start the project.
I just need a ballpark figure, can you supply the price of the mail
sorters featured in the photos:
NP8000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np8000.asp
NP4000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np4000.asp
NP2000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np2000.asp
NP1000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np1000.asp
I just need a price guide, not a price quotation,
the price does not need to be accurate, but in the region of.
kind regards
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We do not provide pricing without some info about the application.
Variables such as mail volume, read rates, available floor space, etc,
can make a ten fold difference in a price.
If you would send specific application info we would be happy to
respond.
Henry Daboub
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Hello Henry
Could you supply ball park prices, I do not
need a price quotation at this stage.
I only need it for budgeting purposes,
then the person finally employed to work out the
variables will contact you for a price quotation.
NP8000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np8000.asp
NP4000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np4000.asp
NP2000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np2000.asp
NP1000
http://nationalpresort.com/products/np1000.asp
kind regards
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No, but thank you for your interest.
Henry
(No prices issued without technical spec)
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Bell & Howell response:
Thank you for your interest in BH 's products. Please forward your
address, that I may forward your request to the appropriate sales
division.
Thank you and have a great day!
Lenett D. Hawkins
International CSA
Bell & Howell MMT
PH.(919) 767-4401 ext. 2118
Fax (919) 767-4490
email: Lenett.Hawkins@bellhowell.com
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Hello Lenett,
Can you assume the States, the address has not been determined yet.
Please forward your prices, for a standard configuration.
I'm looking for a ball park figure for
Bell+Howell Criterion System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_criterion.shtml
Bell+Howell FlexiSort System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_flexiSort.shtml
thanks,
regards
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Thank you for your response. However the sales department is assigned
by zip code. Therefore I would not be able to assume, but would have
to pinpoint.
Please advise!
Thank you and have a great day!
Lenett D. Hawkins
International CSA
Bell & Howell MMT
PH.(919) 767-4401 ext. 2118
Fax (919) 767-4490
email: Lenett.Hawkins@bellhowell.com
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Hello Lenett,
I don't have a zip code as I am not located in the States : (
I have a UK postcode **** *** but the equipment is not for
the UK but for the States (area and USA contact to be determined).
For preliminary budgeting I just need a ballpark figure
(nothing elaborate as a price quotation), for
Bell+Howell Criterion System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_criterion.shtml
Bell+Howell FlexiSort System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_flexiSort.shtml
e.g. 'prices start from' 'average price is'
'most expensive figure you are looking at' type ball park prices
- The price quotation will come later, when the building / location
has been determined, how many people need to be employed,
who will be responsible for the technical spec etc.
kind regards
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I am following up your enquiry, with respect to Bell & Howell sorters.
I am based in the UK and wish to speak with you. Please can you either
E-mail your phone number or call me.
Best regards,
Bob Hickman
Director Business Development
Bell & Howell Ltd.
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Hello Bob,
I don't have the technical spec or installation address myself.
The ball park price enquiry is on behalf of a customer.
I'm simply an admin vehicle for gathering prices - so they
can draw up a list of possible vendors.
All I need for the time being is a ball park price approximation,
not an accurate price quotation.
I promise I won't hold a gun to your head and say this is
the price he quoted me :-)
It almost sounds like military grade information that I am
asking for.
Something along the lines of:
How much does a 3 series BMW cost?
About £20-£40,000 depending on options.
(pricing subject to sight of technical spec)
would be fine.
or something similar for:
Bell+Howell Criterion System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_criterion.shtml
Bell+Howell FlexiSort System
http://www.bellhowell.com/mmt/products/1275_flexiSort.shtml
I guess the finance dept will take the top end figure
to fund the project to employ the person
I don't need complex pricing at this stage,
1. It will take you too long to work out,
2. Will not be accurate anyway, as a consultant
will need to visit the site (which has not been determined)
3. The customer will want to consult with you to determine
the final technical spec
The customer is simply wanting initial vendor details and machines,
they are not interested in vendors without any guide to
pricing. (that is the brief they have given me)
kind regards
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We regret that we do not give out pricing until we understand the
application and where the machine is going to be installed. Will you
be able to give me some more information including the company you
represent?
Best regards,
Bob
(No prices issued without technical spec)
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Tritek response:
Below please find a current base price of
these two Tritek models.
> Tritek Model 88-5 Letter sorter
> http://www.tritektech.com/88_5.html
Basic machine starts at $120,000 depending on features.
> Tritek Model 91-5 Letter and Flat Mail sorter
> http://www.tritektech.com/91_5.html
Basic machine starts at $190,000 depending on features.
Sincerely,
Jim Malatesta
Tritek
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Mailcode no responses to 2 emails sent to official channels
(No prices or response issued from general price request)
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Opex no responses to 2 emails sent to official channels
(No prices or response issued from general price request)
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Imdtech (Lockheed Martin) no responses to 2 emails sent to official
channels
(No prices or response issued from general price request)
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If you can forward a technical specification that will be the key to
the pricing, even if you are not sure, the consultants should be able
to advise on the equipment to satisfy your requirements. They don’t
seem to be very transparent with their prices without it!
kind regards
lot-ga
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