In The News @ AdMill

• Possible Service Disruption
  With Canada Post Corporation (CPC) currently in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), we are providing an update on the status of the talks and possible outcomes.
  
  We understand marketing campaigns are planned well in advance. If there’s a breakdown in negotiations or a significant risk of labour disruption, we will notify you as early as possible to minimize any potential impact.
  
  CPC is actively negotiating with CUPW to renew the collective agreements for both bargaining units: Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers and CUPW-Urban. While CUPW has initiated strike vote procedures, both parties remain confident a strike will be averted. Under the Canada Labour Code, a labour disruption cannot happen prior to December 2nd.
  
  In the unlikely event CUPW receives a strike mandate, CPC has advised, as in previous years, any strike action would take the form of rotating targeted community strikes. Should this occur, we will work to engage alternative carriers to ensure delivery continues where possible.
  
  One of CPC's key bargaining proposals is extending delivery to seven days a week, a goal that could benefit all stakeholders if achieved.
  
  We are also monitoring ongoing negotiations with CN and WestJet, as their outcomes may provide further insights into CUPW's actions.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
  
  Best regards,
  John Querques
  September 6, 2024 11:18 AM
• Update - Outlook 7/24/24
  As the flyer distribution industry continues to evolve, there is a growing demand for actionable intelligence. Numerous stakeholders have articulated a requirement for information on recent developments, particularly regarding our expansion into markets with restricted household delivery options.
  
  As leaders in household retail flyer delivery, advertising mail, and bindery services, we have prepared the attached document to provide you with essential information and insights aimed at enhancing your direct mail strategies.
  
  We are confident that you will find this resource valuable and encourage you to reach out with any inquiries you may have.
  July 17, 2024 3:18 PM
  Read it here - Outlook 7/24/24
• Exciting Update on AdMill Group and Elite Bindery's Expansion!
  In response to our unprecedented expansion and the escalating demand for a Canada Post-based alternative for direct-to-mailbox delivery, we are excited to announce our upcoming February move.
  
  This strategic relocation aims to accommodate the surge in high volumes and welcome new equipment that will facilitate a seamless transition from polyethylene to eco-friendly paper packaging. Additionally, the new facility is equipped with state-of-the-art shipping and receiving capabilities, including numerous truck-level docking facilities.
  
  The chosen location, 1860 Midland Ave., Scarborough, ON M1P5A1, was formerly a Canada Post Processing and Sorting facility. Its ideal layout makes it the perfect match for our operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our services.
  
  Our Operations team will be actively collaborating with Printers and Shipping companies to coordinate the smooth delivery of products to the new location. As we finalize timelines, we will keep you informed every step of the way.
  
  We greatly appreciate your continued support and look forward to this exciting chapter in our journey together.
  January 19, 2024 9:18 AM
• Continuous Growth of AdMill
  As the distribution industry faced challenges with their carrier forces and shuttered some locations, the AdMill Group continued to grow and fulfill customer expectations unabated.
  
  We've extended our footprint by 500,000 households:

  • Sudbury Region - Houses / Apartments / Rural
  • London Region - Added Houses and Rural
  • Toronto - Added Houses in Various FSA's
  • Niagara Region - Acquired Deliveries Unlimited - Houses / Apartments / Rural
  • Paris - Houses / Apartments / Rural
  January 9, 2023 9:10 AM
• COVID-19 Update 02
  Dear Clients and Partners:
  
  During these challenging times, the AdMill Group of companies wishes you, your families and colleagues continued health and safety.
  
  To stop the further spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government has ordered mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of Tuesday, March 24 th at 11:59 p.m. This closure will be in effect for 14 days with the possibility of extending this order as the situation evolves.
  
  On March 23 rd , 2020 8:00 PM the Ontario government released a list of essential workplaces outlying businesses considered essential services. The AdMill Group of companies play an important part in the supply chain that supports essential businesses including Canada Post mailing services, financial, pharmaceutical and grocery services. Consequently, we have determined that our business is classified as an essential service according to the list published.
  
  Canada Post has advised that, if “return to business” occurs before April 16 th , existing mailing plans will remain valid. After April 17 th , route restructuring will have occurred as planned on April 20 th (and will continue as planned over the next few months) and mailing plans should be updated to incorporate the latest valid routes and counts.
  
  We thank all our partners for their patience and support during this period of significant change. We continue to follow the guidelines of the Public Health Agency of Canada as they evolve.
  
  As always, we are here to work with you in facilitating your projects during this difficult time.
  
  Let’s keep everyone safe and healthy.
  March 24, 2020 10:00 AM
• COVID-19 Update 01
  Dear Clients and Partners:
  
  As the conditions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to unfold, we recognize that our customers have questions and concerns about delivery over its duration. We would like to share the steps we are taking in response to this ongoing situation.
  
  Early this year we triggered the initial steps of the pandemic plan to minimize potential spread of COVID- 19 buy following the Public Health Agency of Canada guidelines and keeping staff informed and safe. During this period, business has continued as usual. We have been monitoring the situation closely and adjusted our policies in alignment with regional and national health recommendations and continue to be ready to implement changes should the need arise.
  
  As part of the pandemic plan, our teams have been meeting regularly to review developments, address staffing concerns, meeting with Canada Post and developing contingency plans in the event of disruptions in order to minimize the impact on our operations.
  
  We would like to assure you that the AdMill Group is prepared to adjust our operations to deal with any new developments and will endeavour to continue to process and deliver product over this period. In the event of a delivery disruption and not withstanding a legislated response, the AdMill Group has put together a contingency plan with private carriers to ensure there are no delivery disruptions within our delivery network.
  
  We will provide regular updates on any developments related to the COVID-19 situation. The AdMill Group appreciates your patience, understanding and continued support.
  March 16, 2020 13:00 PM
• New Company Name Announcement
  Effective September 1st, 2019, we are excited to announce that BCW Bindery and Tip Top Bindery Ltd. will be merging together as one company under the new name Elite Bindery and Mail Solutions Ltd. With over 30 years of business presence in the industry, we, Elite Bindery and Mail Solutions, look forward in continuing to grow our relationship with our valued partners.
  Sept 2019
• AdMill Acquires BCW Bindery
  We are pleased to welcome BCW Bindery Services to the AdMill Group of companies.
  Nov 2016
• New Website
  We're pleased to announce the launch of our new website, bringing with it a simplified design, additional features and new services. Our biggest change is the ability for clients to request distribution quotes interactivly using our Distribution Planner application.
  Feb 2016
• Flyer Focus Issue 2 Published
  The second issue of our newsletter, Flyer Focus, is published. With it brings more exciting news out of AdMill, as well as a few small business marketing tips.
  Apr 2015
  Read it Here
• AdMill Sponsors Cover Me Urban Fundraiser
  The AdMill Group was once again proud to sponsor the Cover Me Urban fundraiser in support of Youth Without Shelter. This event helped raise over $100,000 that will be invested in Youth Without Shelter's five key support programs.
  Apr 2015
• Tip Top Bindery Relocates
  Tip Top Bindery reclocates to a larger facility on McNicoll Avenue, in Scarborough. In addition to the move, we've also introduced a new polybagging line to this facilitly, allowing us to provide polybagging from both our AdMill and Tip Top facilities.
  Mar 2015
• Flyer Focus Issue 1 Published
  The first issue of our newsletter, Flyer Focus, is published. One of the primary objectives of this newsletter is to promote our industry and provide relevant information about our industry that will interest the greater business community.
  Nov 2014
  Read it Here
• Welcome Polysack Plastics to the AdMill Family
  AdMill acquires Polysack Plastics. We are now producing our own polysheeting that is used in the weekly production of the AdMill Bag. This brings us added cost savings as well as ensuring we have no issues related to the supply chain of our polybagging.
  Nov 2014
• We Are Pleased to Welcome Tip Top to the AdMill Family
  AdMill acquires Tip Top Bindery, expanding it's bindery capabilities significantly. Tip Top has been an industry leader for the past 28 years, providing bindery services to the flyer, magazine and book publishing industries. This acquisition will benefit all of AdMill's local and national clients by allowing us to process flyers in a quicker and timelier manner.
  Oct 2014
• ValueAd Program Launched
  We have launched our new ValueAd program which presents an extremely affordable option for clients to design, print and distribute flyers. Get in touch with one of our account managers for more information!
  Sept 2014
• We've Moved!
  To better serve our valued clients, we've moved our main operations to a larger 75,000 sq ft facility at 100 North Queen St., in Etobicoke. We're hopeful this new location will help facilitate the growth and continuing evolution of AdMill Group.
  Nov 2013