Online Toolkit for Architects We know working through Section 10 Postal Specialties can be a challenge. At Florence Corporation, we are here to help — that’s why we created an online toolkit for architects. The toolkit,…

In 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released a publication titled, "The United States Postal Service: An American History 1775 – 2006," which chronicles — among many other things — the history of the mailbox. This USPS…

The numbers are staggering: On average, apartment complexes can receive up to 100 packages per week — a number that can double during the holidays. Property management staff can clock about five hours per week just…

There are many reasons to repair or replace your mailbox system. . .maybe it has sustained some damage; maybe you are remodeling the area where it is located; or maybe the next generation mailboxes have security that is far…

Traffic around our college hometown of Manhattan has begun to pick up, and that can only mean one thing: Students are heading back to school. The return of the collegiate academic year brings waves of students moving to…

When it comes to campus housing, every detail is important. Whether you’re designing for a small college or large university, a new building or renovation — creating a safe, functional, and attractive common mail area will…

Between available floor or outdoor space, accessibility requirements, and local USPS rules, there’s plenty to consider when planning a mail area for postal delivery. Throw in package management on top of that and it can seem…

May is a busy month! Mailbox Improvement Week Each May, the USPS observes Mailbox Improvement Week, a time when postal officials evaluate mailboxes around the country to ensure they are USPS Approved, protected from the…

No one likes a headache. No one likes project delays. No one likes costly mistakes. With Florence, you won’t get any of that. What you will get is support during every step of your project—from conception to construction.…

No one likes a headache. No one likes project delays. No one likes costly mistakes. With Florence, you won’t get any of that. What you will get is support during every step of your project—from conception to construction.…

The time to start planning for summer builds is now. We have some tips to help you make the most of the coming months, so you’ll be ready for construction season. Property Managers Take a mini field trip and visit your…

This month we’ve been highlighting ways to care for and maintain your mailboxes. One of the most important components is the lock. Here are some of your top lock questions answered: What do I do if the lock sticks?…

Sometimes planning for centralized mail delivery mailbox installations can be confusing because there are so many options. So, to help you more easily plan for and design your next installation, here is a quick overview.…

Whether you’re looking for credit toward a project’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification or simply believe in the principles of green design, sustainability practices at Florence make our…

Section 10 Postal Specialties got you down? Have no fear; our eBook is here! We’ve heard your concerns — “How can this process be easier, so I can focus on bigger elements of my project?” We break it down for you in our…

Laptops, organizers, pencils, pens, notebooks … Students everywhere are gearing up to go back to school. And for design professionals out there, we’ve got some helpful information to keep you in the know for your own school…

Earlier this month, we talked about how the Wizard mode of our online configurator is a great starting point for planning your mailbox installations. But what if you want to take your design a little further? Enter…

Remember back in school when the teacher would announce that an upcoming test was going to be multiple choice and everyone breathed a sigh of relief? Having all the options spelled out made things so much easier! Wouldn’t…

We’re dedicating this month to multifamily mailboxes by taking a look at various residential mailbox options. In our last blog we explored the features of cluster box units, or CBUs. This week we’re taking a…