As a result of a study begun in June, the U.S. Postal Service has made the decision to move mail processing operations from the Show Low Customer Service Mail Processing Center to the Phoenix Processing & Distribution Center.

Arizona District Manager Lawrence K. James said, “Given the drastic 20 percent decline in mail volume the Postal Service has experienced since 2007, we must take action to reduce the size of our mail processing network. Consolidating operations and placing our people where we need them is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.”

“I understand our employees’ concern over this move,” James added, “but the consolidation makes sense given the fiscal realities. The Phoenix Processing & Distribution Center has the capacity to handle the additional workload and we can realize significant savings by shifting operations there.”

The transition is expected to be completed no later than January 2012.

“This move will not cause any changes in local mail delivery,” said James. “Letters mailed to local addresses will be delivered the next day, the same as before. I am confident the transition will be smooth and transparent to our customers and they will continue to receive the same excellent service they always have.”

Full retail services will continue to be available at the Show Low Main Post Office, 191 W. Deuce of Clubs. The Show Low Business Mail Entry Unit will continue to provide service to business mailers.

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