Folding may be one stage of a mail campaign, but it has a direct impact on everything that follows. The right fold helps materials move cleanly through addressing and insertion equipment, keeps important information visible and reduces avoidable jams, damage and stock loss.
DMC provides accurate, high-speed folding on site, preparing letters, brochures and other mail pieces for insertion and further mail processing.
This incorporates the important points from the original page - machine compatibility, avoiding obscured information, reducing jams and stock loss, and DMC’s accurate, high-speed on-site capability - without promising a completely disruption-free process.
What We Handle
Folding options for different mail formats.
Letters and Statements
Accurate folding of A4 letters, statements and other single-sheet documents for envelope insertion.
Brochures and inserts
Consistent folding of brochures, promotional pieces and inserts to suit the campaign and finished mail format.
A3 and A4 single sheets
Single-sheet materials can be folded from A3 or A4 down to DL or another agreed finished size.
Custom and hand folding
Hand folding is available for stapled, irregular or non-standard mail pieces that cannot be processed through automated equipment.
Crash and cross folding
Crash folding and cross folding are available for suitable brochures, inserts and multi-panel mail pieces.
Why DMC
What You Get With DMC.
Reliable downstream processing
Accurate folding helps materials move cleanly through addressing, insertion and other automated mailhouse equipment.
Reduced stock loss
Consistent folds help minimise misfeeds, jams, damaged materials and avoidable production waste.
More efficient mail formats
Folding materials to the appropriate finished size can allow the use of smaller envelopes and may reduce postage costs.
Less work for your team
DMC manages automated and specialist hand folding, allowing your staff to remain focused on their core business.
Capability
Automated folding with precision at scale.
Accurate, high-speed folding completed on site
A3 and A4 single sheets folded down to DL
Crash folding and cross folding
Hand folding for stapled, irregular and custom mail pieces
Our Process
How folding fits into your mail campaign.
01.
Job review
We confirm the material, quantity, finished size, fold type and downstream processing requirements.
02.
Folding setup
Equipment is configured and tested against the agreed fold pattern and finished dimensions.
03.
Folding production
Materials are folded on site using high-speed automated equipment or specialist hand folding, depending on the format.
04.
Quality checks
Samples are checked for fold position, alignment, finish and suitability for the next production stage.
05.
Integrated mail processing
Folded materials move into addressing, insertion, envelope preparation or other agreed finishing and lodgement workflows.
Why DMC
Folding capability within a complete mailhouse.
On-site folding
Accurate, high-speed folding is completed within DMC’s production environment.
Automated and hand folding
Machine folding is supported by specialist hand folding for stapled, irregular and custom pieces.
Multiple fold configurations
DMC supports A3 and A4 single sheets, crash folding, cross folding and agreed finished sizes.
Integrated production
Folded materials can move directly into addressing, insertion and further mail preparation.
Client Stories
One partner across the entire mail process.
Our Company publishes 24 trade magazines annually and DMC are integral to the process as they manage the mailing aspect of our business. Their level of service is exceptional and their prompt attention mailing out each release we publish has contributed to our market position as a reliable print media industry resource. Nearly 20 years into this business relationship and we still feel like a valued customer.
— Mail Plastic Wrap
DMC supports our ongoing communications through a combination of plastic wrapping, personalised printing and mail insertion. Their ability to manage multiple services within one operation ensures consistency and reliability across every campaign.
— Membership Organisation
We’ve partnered with DMC for many years to manage large-scale magazine distribution, with production volumes exceeding 150,000 pieces per campaign. Their handling of data cleansing, de-duplication, address formatting, plastic wrapping and postal optimisation ensures every campaign is delivered accurately and efficiently.
— Automotive Marketing Agency
Their level of service is exceptional, and their prompt attention to mailing out each release we publish has contributed to our market position. Nearly 20 years into this business relationship and we still feel like a valued customer.
— Magazine Publisher
Their turnaround was incredibly fast and everything was handled exactly as required. It made a complex job feel simple.
— IT Business
Moving to DMC allowed us to shift our focus from working in the business to working on it, which has been invaluable. The team is approachable, collaborative & genuinely invested in our brand.
— Automotive Brand
Direct Mail helped us with the printing, postage and distribution of our marketing flyer to over 6,000 businesses across Melbourne. Their turnaround was 24 hours, well priced and very professionally managed.
— IT Business
We used DMC for a postcard and gift mailout. Mailout looked great and was sent out on time. Results of the campaign were outstanding, we are planning 5 more similar campaigns. Highly recommend.
— Software Retailer
DMC manages our client fulfilment through integrated ordering systems that handle stock, backorders, invoicing and operational reporting. Their support covers storage, daily order processing and high-volume campaign execution — including printing, addressing, folding, insertion and postal lodgement.
— Automotive Marketing Agency
The mailout looked great and was sent out on time. The attention to detail and quality of execution really stood out.
— Software Company
Exceptional service and prompt attention to detail. We know our inventory is in safe hands.
— Publishing Client
Frequently Asked Questions
Need answers? We’re ready to help.
Accurate folding helps printed materials move cleanly through addressing and insertion equipment. It also helps keep important information visible while reducing avoidable jams, misfeeds, damage and stock loss.
DMC can fold A3 and A4 single-sheet materials down to DL or another agreed finished size, depending on the stock, artwork and campaign requirements.
Yes. DMC provides accurate, high-speed folding on site for ongoing and high-volume mail campaigns. Quantities, formats and production timeframes are reviewed in advance so the appropriate equipment and workflow can be planned.
Yes. DMC supports standard folding, crash folding and cross folding for suitable brochures and inserts. Hand folding is also available for stapled, irregular or custom pieces that cannot be processed through automated equipment.
Yes. Folding can be coordinated with printing, addressing, insertion, envelope preparation, wrapping and postal lodgement through one managed mail-production workflow.
Potentially. Folding a mail piece to a smaller finished size may allow it to fit into a smaller envelope or postal format. Any saving will depend on the completed item’s dimensions, weight and selected postal service.
Get Started
Let’s get your mail ready for the next step.
Tell us about your materials, quantities and finished format. We’ll recommend the right folding approach and prepare each piece for insertion, addressing or further mail processing.