Pitney Bowes has announced the opening of a new international mail services facility in the United Kingdom. The site will offer comprehensive international mail and package solutions to help customers enhance the effectiveness of their mailings around the globe.

Located at Waterway Business Park, Swallowfield Way, Hayes, the facility has the daily capacity to process 60,000 pounds of mail, marketing material, publications and parcels. The 34,000 square foot center will initially employ approximately 55 people.

"Our new facility in the United Kingdom will offer opportunities for mailers to increase the effectiveness of their mailings while reducing postage costs," said John Ward, president, Mail Services, Pitney Bowes.  "In addition, the close proximity of our Hayes site to London Heathrow Airport will enable Pitney Bowes to help expedite customers' mailings around the world."