On 18th February 2008, Citipost opened a new dedicated 18,734 square feet site to run its Downstream Access operations. The move from the shared old premises enables the company to increase the volume of mail delivered and provide a faster more efficient service using the latest route planning supported by a highly experienced and dedicated workforce.

The new site, based at Alfreton, Derbyshire, is located in the centre of the UK to act as a central distribution hub and conveniently located to the M1 for ease of access. The site forms the ideal location for operating a swift and convenient downstream access mail service with even more flexible and controlled services to key clients in the UK.

Rob Bradford, Managing Director, Citipost DSA, says: “We’re proud to announce the opening of our dedicated DSA hub. This site opening demonstrates the rapid and expansive growth of Citipost in the DSA market. We pride ourselves on being a customer-focused company and our existing site had become too small. As no staff had to relocate, we’ve been able to keep all our existing employees. This is key to effectively and efficiently servicing customers. The move enables us to provide extended product ranges such as enhanced packet sortation solutions, as well as an improved quality service and support to our important client base within the UK.”

The total move took just 8 weeks with no disruption to services. The site has provided an additional 10,000 square feet of operational space. The site operates 24 hours 7 days a week with 30 staff based at the Alfreton site and will enable improved lead times and more efficient turnaround of mail. The Citipost DSA team will be holding a client open day in the near future. Watch out for details coming soon.