Quadient 100 Years
Explore the decades of Quadient history!
1924-1929
Neopost is established in France as "Société de Machines Havas" (SMH), and in the UK as Neopost Ltd, launching the Type A franking machine to streamline mail operations for businesses.
1924-1929
Neopost is established in France as "Société de Machines Havas" (SMH), and in the UK as Neopost Ltd, launching the Type A franking machine to streamline mail operations for businesses.
1929
SMH registers its first patent, demonstrating a commitment to developing innovative mail solutions to enhance efficiency.
1929
SMH registers its first patent, demonstrating a commitment to developing innovative mail solutions to enhance efficiency.
1930
Roneo, the company that invented stencil duplicating technology, acquires Neopost, allowing customers to benefit from advanced document management solutions.
1930
Roneo, the company that invented stencil duplicating technology, acquires Neopost, allowing customers to benefit from advanced document management solutions.
1933-1936
In 1933, Carl Friden founds Friden in California, introducing advanced calculating machines that simplify complex tasks for organizations. Friden earns a U.S. government contract for its first calculating machine, validating the company’s precision and reliability in meeting high standards.
1933-1936
In 1933, Carl Friden founds Friden in California, introducing advanced calculating machines that simplify complex tasks for organizations. Friden earns a U.S. government contract for its first calculating machine, validating the company’s precision and reliability in meeting high standards.
1956
With advancements in electronics, Friden shifts to postage meters, launching a metering machine that provides businesses with efficient and accurate mail processing.
1956
With advancements in electronics, Friden shifts to postage meters, launching a metering machine that provides businesses with efficient and accurate mail processing.
1970
Compagnie Générale de l'Electricité (CGE) acquires SMH and SATAS, another postage machine company, providing Neopost access to engineering expertise, enabling the development of more comprehensive solutions.
1970
Compagnie Générale de l'Electricité (CGE) acquires SMH and SATAS, another postage machine company, providing Neopost access to engineering expertise, enabling the development of more comprehensive solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1991
Neopost creates the first desktop folder inserter, empowering small businesses to bring document folding in-house, saving time and resources.
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.
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.
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.
2000
Leveraging the internet, Neopost introduces online stamp printing and shipping slip storage, simplifying the mailing process for customers.
2000
Leveraging the internet, Neopost introduces online stamp printing and shipping slip storage, simplifying the mailing process for customers.
2002
Neopost acquires Ascom Hasler, enhancing its mail solutions portfolio to offer a broader range of options for businesses.
2002
Neopost acquires Ascom Hasler, enhancing its mail solutions portfolio to offer a broader range of options for businesses.
2005
With the new tagline “We Value Your Mail” and an updated logo, Neopost reaffirms its dedication to delivering reliable and valued mail services. Neopost's IJO 85 inkjet obliteration machine wins a public tender in France, equipping regional postal centers with tools that enable customized mail processing, increasing customer satisfaction through personalization.
2005
With the new tagline “We Value Your Mail” and an updated logo, Neopost reaffirms its dedication to delivering reliable and valued mail services. Neopost's IJO 85 inkjet obliteration machine wins a public tender in France, equipping regional postal centers with tools that enable customized mail processing, increasing customer satisfaction through personalization.
