Direct Mail Systems - Fulfilment Division — Bristol

South West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · BS3 5BQ

Company overview

Direct Mail Systems is a fulfilment centre in Bristol established in 1974, operating a 12,000 sq ft facility in the South West. The company specialises in mailing house and fulfilment solutions, offering rapid-response mail production, printing, enclosing, wrapping, and data processing services. As a fulfilment centre South West, Direct Mail Systems serves ecommerce retailers, subscription services, and direct-to-consumer brands requiring mailshot campaigns, personalised direct mail, sample distribution, and product fulfilment. The facility handles envelope enclosing, poly wrapping, product attachment, and naked mailing, alongside digital and laser printing capabilities. Services extend to international mail, data capture, returns management, and specialist fulfilment including gift box distribution. The company counts established brands including White Stuff, Laithwaites, Beer52, Honda, and Lexus amongst its client base.

Services offered

Mailshots

Bulk mailing production for direct marketing campaigns, including addressing, enclosing, and postage handling.

Personalised Direct Mail

Customised direct mail campaigns with inkjet addressing and personalisation capabilities for targeted marketing.

Envelope Enclosing

Automated and manual envelope enclosing services for multi-component mailings.

Poly Wrapping

Standard and eco-friendly poly wrapping services for product protection and secure mailing.

Product & Sample Attaching

Pick-and-place services for attaching physical products and samples to mailing materials.

Sample Distribution

Specialist fulfilment services for in-home sampling, door drop sampling, event sampling, and subscription sampling campaigns.

Gift Box Fulfilment

Preparation, packing, and dispatch of gift boxes for ecommerce retailers.

Digital Printing

Digital printing services for postcards, brochures, leaflets, flyers, packaging, and point-of-sale materials.

Laser Printing

Laser printing capabilities for personalised documents and high-volume output.

Data Processing

Data management and processing services including mail surveys, questionnaires, and returns management.

Bulk Postage Services

Postage handling including UK mail, partially addressed mail, and postal discount access.

Parcels & Packets Postage

Postage services for parcel and packet dispatch to customers.

International Mail

International mailing services for cross-border direct mail campaigns.

Returns Management

Data capture and processing of returned items from customer campaigns.

Naked Mailing

Unwrapped mailing services for cost-effective direct mail distribution.

Tab Sealing

Tab sealing and wafer sealing services for secure mail closure.

One Piece Mailers

Single-piece self-mailer production for streamlined mail campaigns.

Postcard Marketing

Postcard printing and mailing services for targeted direct marketing campaigns.

Location and coverage

Direct Mail Systems - Fulfilment Division is based at Unit 5, St John's Rd, Bristol, BS3 5BQ. They serve businesses across South West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of products can Direct Mail Systems attach or pack with mailings?
Direct Mail Systems offers pick-and-place product and sample attaching services. The facility can attach physical products and samples to mailing materials as part of their specialist fulfilment offering. For specific product requirements, queries should be directed to their sales team via email or phone.
Do you offer subscription box or bundling services?
Direct Mail Systems provides specialist fulfilment services including gift box preparation and dispatch, alongside sample distribution for subscription sampling campaigns. For ecommerce retailers requiring kitting, bundling, or subscription box preparation, the company can tailor solutions through their mailing house and fulfilment capabilities.
How quickly can Direct Mail Systems fulfil and dispatch orders?
Direct Mail Systems specialises in rapid-response mail production and fulfillment. However, specific turnaround times and dispatch windows are not detailed on their website. Retailers should request a quote or contact the team directly to discuss dispatch timescales for their specific requirements.
What is your returns handling process?
Direct Mail Systems offers returns management services as part of their data capture capabilities. They can process returned items from customer campaigns and capture associated data. Contact the company directly for details on how returns are handled and integrated into your fulfilment operation.
Do you offer storage or warehousing facilities?
Direct Mail Systems operates a 12,000 sq ft mailing house facility equipped with printing, enclosing, and wrapping equipment. Storage and warehousing capabilities are not explicitly detailed on their website. Enquire directly with the company to discuss stock holding arrangements for your products.

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