Quadient 100 Years
Explore the decades of Quadient history!
1924
Neopost is established in France as "Agence Havas" and invests in the Tiranty patent, which leads to the development of the Type A franking machine. In the UK, Neopost Ltd. is founded to commercialize the Type A and enhance mail management efficiency.
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1924
Neopost is established in France as "Agence Havas" and invests in the Tiranty patent, which leads to the development of the Type A franking machine. In the UK, Neopost Ltd. is founded to commercialize the Type A and enhance mail management efficiency.
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Havas registers its company name as "Société des Machines Havas" (SMH) and continues to develop new franking machines, demonstrating a commitment to creating innovative mail solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
1929
Havas registers its company name as "Société des Machines Havas" (SMH) and continues to develop new franking machines, demonstrating a commitment to creating innovative mail solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
1930
Roneo, the company that invented stencil duplicating technology, acquires Neopost, allowing customers to benefit from advanced postage management solutions.
1930
Roneo, the company that invented stencil duplicating technology, acquires Neopost, allowing customers to benefit from advanced postage management solutions.
1933-1936
In 1933, Carl Friden founds Friden in California and introduced advanced calculating machines. Friden earns a U.S. government contract for its first machine, validating the company’s precision and reliability.
1933-1936
In 1933, Carl Friden founds Friden in California and introduced advanced calculating machines. Friden earns a U.S. government contract for its first machine, validating the company’s precision and reliability.
1956
Friden begins to produce postage meters, providing businesses with more efficient and accurate mail processing.
1956
Friden begins to produce postage meters, providing businesses with more efficient and accurate mail processing.
1970
Compagnie Générale de l'Electricité (CGE) acquires SMH and SATAS (another postage machine company) giving Neopost access to additional engineering expertise.
1970
Compagnie Générale de l'Electricité (CGE) acquires SMH and SATAS (another postage machine company) giving Neopost access to additional engineering expertise.
1971
The Roneo Vickers 505A Neopost machine wins the prestigious iF Design Award in the UK, highlighting Neopost’s commitment to quality and user-friendly design.
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1971
The Roneo Vickers 505A Neopost machine wins the prestigious iF Design Award in the UK, highlighting Neopost’s commitment to quality and user-friendly design.
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CGE acquires Friden, expanding Neopost’s ability to innovate for customers in the mailing industry. Neopost introduces the first electronic franking machine, allowing businesses to manage credits remotely, track mail, and maintain compliance effortlessly.
1979
CGE acquires Friden, expanding Neopost’s ability to innovate for customers in the mailing industry. Neopost introduces the first electronic franking machine, allowing businesses to manage credits remotely, track mail, and maintain compliance effortlessly.
1991
Neopost creates the first desktop folder inserter, empowering small businesses to bring document folding in-house, saving time and resources.
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1991
Neopost creates the first desktop folder inserter, empowering small businesses to bring document folding in-house, saving time and resources.
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Neopost Group is founded in France, accompanied by the launch of its first logo, marking a new era of customer-focused service. Neopost launches the first remote postal meter resetting service in the UK, offering customers the convenience of real-time meter updates without interruptions.
1992
Neopost Group is founded in France, accompanied by the launch of its first logo, marking a new era of customer-focused service. Neopost launches the first remote postal meter resetting service in the UK, offering customers the convenience of real-time meter updates without interruptions.
1998
Neopost targets the small office and home office (SOHO) market with the first USPS-approved PC-based stamp dispenser, allowing users to reset it online, providing self service and flexibility .
1998
Neopost targets the small office and home office (SOHO) market with the first USPS-approved PC-based stamp dispenser, allowing users to reset it online, providing self service and flexibility .
Feb 23, 1999
Through an IPO on the French stock market, Neopost engages employees in its growth, creating a culture dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction.
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Feb 23, 1999
Through an IPO on the French stock market, Neopost engages employees in its growth, creating a culture dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction.
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Neopost introduces online stamp printing and shipping slip storage, digitizing the postage.
2000
Neopost introduces online stamp printing and shipping slip storage, digitizing the postage.
2002
Neopost acquires Swiss mailing systems company Ascom Hasler, enhancing its mail solutions portfolio to offer a broader range of mail management systems and associated services for businesses.
2002
Neopost acquires Swiss mailing systems company Ascom Hasler, enhancing its mail solutions portfolio to offer a broader range of mail management systems and associated services for businesses.
2005
With a new logo and tagline, "We value your mail," Neopost reestablishes its commitment to delivering value for customers.
2005
With a new logo and tagline, "We value your mail," Neopost reestablishes its commitment to delivering value for customers.
2005
Neopost's IJO 85 inkjet obliteration machine wins a major public tender in France, providing regional postal centers with automated systems to mark stamps, streamlining what was once a tedious, labor-intensive task for postal workers.
2005
Neopost's IJO 85 inkjet obliteration machine wins a major public tender in France, providing regional postal centers with automated systems to mark stamps, streamlining what was once a tedious, labor-intensive task for postal workers.
2006
Neopost implements eco-design guidelines and WEEE (waste from electrical and electronic equipment) collection program, establishing a new commitment to sustainability.
2006
Neopost implements eco-design guidelines and WEEE (waste from electrical and electronic equipment) collection program, establishing a new commitment to sustainability.
2007
Vigeo conducts Neopost’s first CSR evaluation, ensuring transparency and commitment to ethical practices, which supports clients’ social responsibility goals.
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2007
Vigeo conducts Neopost’s first CSR evaluation, ensuring transparency and commitment to ethical practices, which supports clients’ social responsibility goals.
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Neopost ships its first eco-designed product from the Le Lude factory in France, the IS-480, providing customers with greener, more sustainable mailing options.
2008
Neopost ships its first eco-designed product from the Le Lude factory in France, the IS-480, providing customers with greener, more sustainable mailing options.
2009
Neopost integrates eco-design into its marketing for mail solutions, offering customers products that align with sustainable business practices.
2009
Neopost integrates eco-design into its marketing for mail solutions, offering customers products that align with sustainable business practices.
2009
Neopost establishes Neopost ID, a subsidiary delivering advanced tracking solutions with barcode, RFID, and data capture, enabling customers to monitor shipments accurately and effectively.
2009
Neopost establishes Neopost ID, a subsidiary delivering advanced tracking solutions with barcode, RFID, and data capture, enabling customers to monitor shipments accurately and effectively.
2012
Neopost acquires GMC Software, Human Inference, and Satori, strengthening its software solutions to provide customers with powerful tools for efficient communication management, data accuracy, and address handling.
2012
Neopost acquires GMC Software, Human Inference, and Satori, strengthening its software solutions to provide customers with powerful tools for efficient communication management, data accuracy, and address handling.
2014
Neopost partners with GeoPost to launch France’s first parcel locker network under the Packcity brand, providing convenient delivery options across the country.
2014
Neopost partners with GeoPost to launch France’s first parcel locker network under the Packcity brand, providing convenient delivery options across the country.
2015
Neopost updates its logo, and tagline to "Send. Receive. Connect.", to articulate its commitment to track and trace solutions for parcel and mail management.
2015
Neopost updates its logo, and tagline to "Send. Receive. Connect.", to articulate its commitment to track and trace solutions for parcel and mail management.
2016
In partnership with Yamato Transport, Neopost launches a parcel locker network in Japan, offering Japanese customers greater convenience and security for deliveries.
2016
In partnership with Yamato Transport, Neopost launches a parcel locker network in Japan, offering Japanese customers greater convenience and security for deliveries.
2019
Neopost rebrands as Quadient, introducing the new tagline 'Because Connections Matter.' In the same year, the company launches its 'Back to Growth' transformation plan, streamlining its organization and focusing on customer-driven solutions that address key market trends of business process digitalization, e-commerce growth and ultra-personalized communications.
2019
Neopost rebrands as Quadient, introducing the new tagline 'Because Connections Matter.' In the same year, the company launches its 'Back to Growth' transformation plan, streamlining its organization and focusing on customer-driven solutions that address key market trends of business process digitalization, e-commerce growth and ultra-personalized communications.
2019
Quadient acquires Parcel Pending, the US leader in residential parcel lockers, adding new reliable, accessible delivery solutions to its portfolio to support its global expansion.
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2019
Quadient acquires Parcel Pending, the US leader in residential parcel lockers, adding new reliable, accessible delivery solutions to its portfolio to support its global expansion.
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Quadient expands its portfolio by acquiring several North American SaaS companies, including YayPay for accounts receivable automation, Beanworks for accounts payable automation, Daylight Automation for electronic forms, as well as Swiss mail and document management solutions supplier, Frama.
2020-2023
Quadient expands its portfolio by acquiring several North American SaaS companies, including YayPay for accounts receivable automation, Beanworks for accounts payable automation, Daylight Automation for electronic forms, as well as Swiss mail and document management solutions supplier, Frama.
2024
Quadient launches new strategic plan, “Elevate to 2030”, repositioning Quadient as an intelligent automation platform, spanning from business communication and financial processes to mail automation and parcel pick up and drop off applications, supporting businesses in their digital transformation.
2024
Quadient launches new strategic plan, “Elevate to 2030”, repositioning Quadient as an intelligent automation platform, spanning from business communication and financial processes to mail automation and parcel pick up and drop off applications, supporting businesses in their digital transformation.
2025 and beyond
Looking ahead, Quadient envisions a future where businesses thrive through resilience and adaptability, leveraging data automation and new technologies to create seamless, personalized experiences. Committed to sustainability, compliance, and value creation, Quadient will continue empowering meaningful connections that drive limitless possibilities.
2025 and beyond
Looking ahead, Quadient envisions a future where businesses thrive through resilience and adaptability, leveraging data automation and new technologies to create seamless, personalized experiences. Committed to sustainability, compliance, and value creation, Quadient will continue empowering meaningful connections that drive limitless possibilities.
Sources: Quadient archives, Powerhouse Collection, Numistoria, Musée de La Poste, Union Marcophile, Royal Philatelic Society London, Museum of Trailing-Edge Technology.