Bell and Howell NxSTAR™ Mail Platform Selected For Complex Direct Marketing

Durham, N.C. – Bell and Howell, a technology-driven leader in Automation Services and Automation Solutions, today announced that a leading customized print, mail, and digital communications outsourcing partner has selected Bell and Howell’s new NxSTAR™ platform for inserting equipment, backed by industry leading maintenance, and technical support. Bell and Howell’s NxSTAR platform offers a flexible solution for small and midsized runs of complex direct marketing work as well as high-duty-cycle mail production at an attractive TCO (total cost of ownership).

“We are honored to be selected by a well-known and respected direct mail operations team,” said Earle Painter, Automation Solutions President at Bell and Howell. “Direct mail inserters operate in dynamic production settings, and our NxSTAR inserter is perfectly suited to support this type of operation while delivering the speed, accuracy, and reliability customers depend on.”

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The 6 station NxSTAR ECO Inserting System includes industry leading Navigator™ and along with our newly developed remote monitoring and repair software tools offering machine and job reporting, along with advanced options for service repair.   This system exemplifies the value built into Bell and Howell’s NxSTAR platform for industrial mail automation and operations. “Industrial scale mail inserting systems are mission-critical in modern mail manufacturing,” added Painter. “Our goal is to deliver the highest level of product performance so manufacturers can meet and exceed their objectives and keep their lines running with precision, stability, and maximum uptime.”

About Bell and Howell

Bell and Howell is a technology-driven leader in Automation Services and Automation Solutions helping businesses maximize operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Our Automation Services are powered by a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers providing full coverage across North America. This team is supported by Integrated 360™, our advanced technology platform that enables remote diagnostics and repair, automated SmartOps Dispatch™, industry-leading field service KPIs, and 24/7/365 technical support—together delivering exceptional service level performance for our customers.

Our Automation Solutions portfolio features next-generation equipment designed to enhance workflow efficiency and elevate customer experiences across key markets—including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce, and manufacturing. Every solution is backed by the best service in the industry, ensuring reliability, performance, and long-term value.