About Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes is one of the world’s leading franking machine manufacturers, founded in 1920 by Arthur Pitney and Walter Bowes. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, it supplies franking machines, shipping and mailing solutions worldwide and employs over 16,000 people.

Who are Pitney Bowes?

Pitney Bowes are a leading franking machine supplier and manufacturer who also provide business solutions for shipping, mailing and information management. Their headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut in the United States, and they currently employ over 16,000 people worldwide.

Pitney Bowes have various subsidiaries around the world, as well as other major U.S. centres in Danbury, New York, Maryland (Lanham), Troy and Shelton. Their subsidiaries are located in many countries, including the UK, Brazil, Italy, France, China and India.

Pitney Bowes history

Pitney Bowes was founded in 1920 by Arthur Pitney and Walter Bowes. Arthur Pitney founded the Pitney Postal Machine Company in 1902, providing the first hand-cranked postage stamping machine. In 1908, Walter Bowes founded the Universal Stamping Machine Company, providing a stamp cancelling machine. In 1920 the two merged to form Pitney Bowes.

Ever since 1920, Pitney Bowes have continued to grow, making acquisitions to expand the business and providing a wide range of franking machines and mailing solutions. More than $2.5 billion has been spent on acquisitions since 2000 alone.

Pitney Bowes franking machines

Pitney Bowes provide a large range of franking machines worldwide, from the entry-level DM50 to the high-volume DM475c. Find out more about their range available in the UK using the links below:

• DM60 Franking Machine
• DM110i Franking Machine
• DM160i Franking Machine
• DM220i Franking Machine
• DM300M Franking Machine
• DM400M Franking Machine
• Connect+ 1000 Franking Machine
• Connect+ 2000 Franking Machine
• Connect+ 3000 Franking Machine

View our range of franking machines and receive a quick quote for a machine similar to any of the above.

Pitney Bowes franking machine supplies

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Frequently asked questions

When was Pitney Bowes founded?

Pitney Bowes was founded in 1920 by Arthur Pitney and Walter Bowes, when their two earlier postage-machine companies merged.

Where is Pitney Bowes based?

Pitney Bowes is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut in the United States, with subsidiaries in countries including the UK, Brazil, Italy, France, China and India.

Where can I buy Pitney Bowes franking machine supplies?

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