History

“neopost is backed by a wealth of experience.”

Gained in 75 years of history of growth, neopost has a wealth experience, marked by significant acquisitions.

1924	Founding of neopost Limited (United Kingdom)
1929	Founding of SMH, Société des Machines Havas (France)
1930	Acquisition of neopost by Roneo (United Kingdom)
1935	Creation of neopost brand name (United Kingdom)
1970	Acquisition by C.G.E. of SMH-Adrex (France)
1979	Acquisition by C.G.E. of Friden (United States)
1980	Acquisition by C.G.E. of Roneo and Hadewe (United Kingdom and Netherlands)
1981	Attached to Alcatel, subsidiary of C.G.E. (France)
1992	Foundation of neopost Group
1997	A group of investors, advised by BC Partners and in association with management, took control of neopost.
1999	neopost was floated on the Premier Marché of Euronext Paris on 23 February at a price of €15 per share.
2002	Acquisition of Stielow and Hasler (Germany and Switzerland)
2003	neopost completed the integration of companies acquired in 2002, sold Stielow’s non-core label printing and print finishing businesses, and strengthened its operating structures.
2006	To enhance its international profile, the Group adopted a new visual identity and tagline at the beginning of 2006. This demonstrates the Group’s commitment to its customers. The new visual identity reinforce neopost’s image around the world and act as a unifying force for all the Group’s subsidiaries. The new tagline, “we value your mail”, clearly illustrates the Group’s mission and ambitions: to add value and improve mail management through innovation for both companies and postal organisations.