A leading name in the packing and shipping industry has significantly expanded its footprint overnight by adding a new brand to its portfolio.
Annex Brands announced today that they have acquired Postal Connections of America, a franchisor with a network of 34 brick-and-mortar locations throughout the U.S. With the announcement, Annex Brands’ network expands to more than 800 licensed and franchised pack-and-ship stores across North America.
“This acquisition represents an exciting milestone for our company, one we’ve anticipated for some time,” said Patrick Edd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Annex Brands. “Postal Connections has built a strong reputation in the pack and ship industry, and we’re thrilled to welcome this respected, well-established brand into our family.”
Postal Connections brings more than forty years of success to the Annex Brands portfolio. Their brick-and-mortar locations offer traditional pack-and-ship services in addition to notary services, printing, public computer access, and “iSold It,” a service that helps customers sell their used goods on eBay.
In addition to Postal Connections, Annex Brands manages PostalAnnex, Pak Mail, Navis Pack & Ship, AIM Mail Centers, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Parcel Plus, and Sunshine Pack & Ship. Their stores offer a range of shipping options from leading carriers, including UPS, USPS, and FedEx.
“Each acquisition strengthens our network. Postal Connections franchisees will gain broader support, increased resources, and direct access to a wider network of industry experts. We’re also continuing to fulfill our vision of building a franchise network that offers more service to more people in more places,” said Edd.
The Annex Brands portfolio has grown steadily since 2006, thanks to the strength of their franchise sales and their consistent acquisition of new brands.
“Effectively, this acquisition continues Annex Brands’ stronghold as the largest business service center organization in North America,” said Executive Vice President Sean Hilly. “The acquisition of Postal Connections ramps up the economies of scale and provides significant, additional resources for all our franchisees. It also increases the reach and access for all our customers and carrier partners. With a larger combined footprint, our organizations are positioned to grow market share and deliver even greater value to the communities we serve.”
To learn more about opportunities franchising with Annex Brands, visit https://www.annexbrands.com/opportunity.
