Cleaner running vans at Royal Mail

Posted on 8th June 2021 at 09:08

Here is some more information avout the new electric vans being introduced by the postal services. This durable 2.9 tonne small vehicle is designed to operate over lengthy distances on a stop and start basis, similar to a typical postal round delivering everything from postcards to parcels including personal and advertising and promotional mail.

A Greener Future for Mailing

Posted on 26th May 2021 at 11:32

Royal Mail announce more ‘Green’ vehicles for mail delivery and is in the process of partnering with London Electric Vehicle Company to trial a new VN5 prototype electric van. It is based on a typical London taxi cab and will initially be utilised for both parcel and letter delivery. The electric vehicle scheme is fully endorsed by mailing companies like 05 Direct Mail Ltd in the pursuit of a cleaner and more energy efficient marketing system in the UK.

Looking to the future

Posted on 12th May 2021 at 08:46

Royal Mail say they are certainly not looking to replace the great work their postmen and postwomen do. Trialling drones is an exciting opportunity to test out new ways of working to those workers who deliver standard and advertising mail to some of the most remote areas of the UK.

Is the future of mail delivery drone-powered?

Posted on 4th May 2021 at 09:34

At the beginning of this year, Royal Mail linked with a consortium of UK drone companies including DronePrep and Skyports with the aim to become the first nationwide UK parcel carrier to transport mail and parcels via an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Royal Mail and The Pandemic – Looking back

Posted on 27th April 2021 at 08:53

Royal Mail have released a special documentary: One Year On – Delivering Through a Pandemic. It reflects on the challenges that COVID-19 brought to the company and its workers. It covers how they have worked hard to maintain not only a viable mailing service but one that still rivals the rest of the world. It looks at the personal reflections of management and workers, including senior leaders and unions.

Christmas Postage Stamps

Posted on 20th November 2020 at 10:14

Royal Mail issued their first Christmas stamp in 1966. Since then, over 17 billion Christmas stamps have been printed in the UK.

Get Your Message Across

Posted on 7th September 2020 at 09:31

Direct Mail is still one of the most effective tools in marketing and 05 Direct Mail has all the postal discounts to make it cost effective too.

Business during lockdown

Posted on 18th June 2020 at 11:20

Throughout the pandemic we have been able to stay open and fully operational for all services we offer as a mailing house and data supplier.

The Most Effective Direct Mail Letter

Posted on 5th November 2019 at 09:05

Keep Letters Personal when Bulk Mailing

Sales Letters - The Most Effective Method

Posted on 22nd October 2019 at 19:10

Creating the right impression starts with envelope choice. For smaller business/sales mailings you may want to put the name and address on a non-window envelope to make it look more personal and to include a personalised letter.