OFFICE AUTOMATION - Alternative Business Automation Solutions

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CORPORATE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS & SUPPLIES CATALOG
ISSUE 3
*Same Company, Updated Name
PH. (817)226.4646
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Call The Experts
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Welcome…
WE TAKE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PERSONALLY!
In today’s fast-paced business arena, things happen
in seconds, not days. Maintaining the leading edge in
business relationships is the key to continued
success. Getting the product out the door and into
your customers’ hands on time should be common
practice, not the exception. Which means now!
Alternative Business Automation Solutions, located
in Arlington, Texas, has over 70 years combined
experience consulting with and providing solutions
for over 3,000 mailers and shippers throughout the country.
DIGITAL MAILING MACHINES
We offer a complete line of mailing machines. Our mailing
machines provide advanced performance, durability,
simplicity of control, and complete reliability from small to
heavy volume applications. They process letter mail at
speeds from 60 to 240 pieces per minute, automatically feeding,
sealing and metering. Multiple sizes of mail, from post cards to large
envelopes, up to 11’ x 17” can be handled. Our systems are fast and
flexible, and can handle the volume and variety of mailing tasks your
business requires.
ACCESSORIES (Addressing Machines, Folders, Letter Openers,
Our goal…
Our goal at ABAS is to be the best fullservice equipment rental, sales and
service company with the ability to
service the high demands of our
existing and new customers in the
Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex.
We strive to be our customers most
trusted solution provider. We serve our
customers as trusted allies, providing
them with the loyalty of a business
partner and the economics of an
outside vendor. Whenever possible, we
strive to educate and help our
customers gain a competitive edge in
their marketplace through the use of our
products and services.
Inserters, Shredders & Supplies…check out our web site). We carry all
the accessories to make your mail facility more efficient. Our supply
division can handle all of your mailing and shipping supply needs.
INTEGRATED SHIPPING & RECEIVING SYSTEMS
Our shipping and receiving systems seamlessly integrate multicarrier shipping & mailing functionality into one application that is
2000 E Randol Mill Rd, Ste 610 • Arlington, TX 76011
817-226-4646
Same Company, Updated Name*
*Alternative Mailing & Shipping Systems is changing its name to Alternative Business Automation
Solutions in 2015. We are updating and re-branding our company to better describe our services,
equipment and software in the future.
AIMED is an association comprised of North America’s most prominent mailing, shipping, and office
automation equipment & software dealers. Doing business with an AIMED member means your company will
always be informed of new industry trends & technologies that will improve your bottom line.
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Corporate Sponsorship of
Environmental Conservation Programs
Alternative Business Automation Solutions actively promotes environmental awareness in
the communities in which we live and work. We accomplish this by providing direct financial
support to environmental organizations, such as Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.
ABAS COMMITMENT TO A GREEN EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
Since 1992 we have been saving the environment one machine at a time. ABAS has carefully
assessed the impact that our decisions make on the world around us. We changed our
environmental philosophy in order to save the earth for generations to come.
ABAS is challenging our customers about the way they think when it comes to acquiring
mailing equipment. We want to help save the earth. Since 2007 we have acquired over 8,000
machines that would have been destined for land fills. We recycled the rubber, plastic, metal,
& circuit boards from those machines.
What are your company’s green
initiatives?
Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
We Support Fossil Rim
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that modern civilization
is affecting the quality of our environment.
Therefore, the choices we make today,
collectively and privately, impact the quality of
life of future generations.
Scientists and citizens are becoming more
concerned with global warming and the impact
that “greenhouse gases” are said to have.
Choosing to “Purchase Green”
remanufactured automation equipment is a
solution that goes beyond detection and
provides substantial benefits environmentally,
economically and systemically.
You can choose to save the earth for the next generations
The time has come to re-evaluate our long accepted cultural practices.
How we go about our daily business...in our homes, our offices, our
industry. Our planet is a closed system. Our natural resources are finite.
Are we acting accordingly? While recycling of our natural resources is by
no means an environmental cure all, Alternative Business Automation
Solutions believes that recycling greatly increases the life expectancy of
these resources.
Alternative Business Automation Solutions offers cost-effective,
sustainable environmental solutions for your business that illustrate your
commitment to responsible environmental
stewardship.
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How to Save on Certified Mail Use
Since Certified Mail provides both proof of mailing and proof of
delivery, a copy of each Certified Mail transaction is kept on file
by the United States Postal Service. Since 2005, the USPS has
offered the option for senders of Certified Mail to obtain a digital
signature from the recipient. This option, called Electronic
Return Receipt, reduces the cost to obtain the signature from
$2.30 for the Green Card signature to $1.35 for the Digital
signature.
To take advantage of this $1.35 in postage savings offered by
Electronic Return Receipt, senders of Certified Mail must go
through a series of time consuming steps after sending their
mail. First, the Certified Mail number must be keyed into the
USPS website and tracked. Second, the user must fill out a form
– enter first name, last name and
email address, then click submit.
Third, the USPS sends the digital
signature to the specified email
address as an attached PDF.
For companies that send large amounts of Certified Mail, this
manual process defeats the purpose of using Electronic Return
Receipt because the $1.35 in postage savings is quickly erased
by the manual labor associated with each transaction.
HOW MUCH DO USPS APPROVED CERTIFIED MAIL
SOLUTIONS COST?
Most companies provide the software for free and only charge
customers for the Certified Mail forms which can be printed
using standard inkjet and LaserJet printers. The forms cost
between $.16 and $.30 a piece depending on the volume
purchased; a small price to pay for saving $1.35 in postage on
each Certified Mail piece and countless hours in labor.
Contact us for a free demo presentation
on the use of USPS approved Certified
Mail software.
*Prices subject to change.
HOW CAN BUSINESSES SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?
They can use USPS approved Certified Mail software with forms
that can be printed using standard inkjet and LaserJet printers.
These USPS approved Certified Mail solutions offer the ability to
automate the Electronic Return Receipt processing as well. The
software automatically uploads the required information to the
USPS each day and provides the users of the software with the
ability to download the signatures in bulk each week. Companies
taking advantage of these USPS approved Certified Mail
solutions no longer have to waste countless hours having their
staff manually hand write the Certified Mail forms. They just
import their list of addresses into the software, and have the
ability to print the Certified Mail forms in a fraction of the time it
would take to manually hand write them. This labor savings
combined with the $1.35 in postage savings offered by
Electronic Return Receipt is helping companies across all
industries improve their bottom line.
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We Take Customer Satisfaction
Personally!
Alternative Business Automation Solutions, Inc. (ABAS Inc.)
listens to your needs, delivers when promised, at the agreed
upon price—no surprises. Our number one priority is you, the
customer. ABAS Inc. will keep you informed of the dynamic
changes and new opportunities in the mailing and shipping
industry. Our satisfaction policy coupled with our rental
agreement ensures that your company will have little to no
down time, while reducing your costs. Our service team maintains an average response time of three to four hours from the
time the call is placed. We provide complete implementation,
training and on-site support. The best way to find out more
about ABAS Inc. is to call our customers and ask them why
they are so happy doing business with us.
Digital Postage Meters
Envelope Addressing
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Jeff Summers and His Equipment From
Alternative Business Automation Solutions
Inc. of Arlington, Texas.
“If you’re in the direct mail business, and you’re not
using a Secap Addressing Machine, you’re wasting
your time, and your companies’ money! I have saved
enough in man hours and postage discounts to pay
for my machine in less than one year, and be able to
process up to 250,000 pieces per day, by myself. I
can’t imagine trying to do my job without it!”
Automatic Folding &
Inserting Machines
Hear From Our Customers
“We have realized a substantial reduction in our postage meter
cost and are pleased with the performance of the products. I am
grateful for the prompt response to our questions and
operational needs.”
- Fort Worth Dallas Ballet Association
“Of all the office machinery vendors I deal with, ABAS is by far
my favorite. Not only do you ensure that we get a good deal
whenever it’s time to renew our contracts and help us stay within
our budget constraints, but the customer service we receive is
outstanding.”
- Irving Arts Center
“Since installing the interfaced electronic mailing system in
1990, we estimate that the county has saved between 10 & 20
percent of our postage budget.”
- Johnson County Tax Office
Effective March 2015
*Same Company, Updated Name
Call us today! (817) 226-4646
Visit Our Website at www.altbizsolutions.com