MADISON, WI – As a result of a study begun in February 2013, the Postal Service has made the decision to move originating mail processing operations from the Madison Processing and Distribution Center to the Processing and Distribution Center in Milwaukee. Once the transfer of originating operations is completed, the Madison facility will remain open and continue other mail processing operations. Local mail delivery will not be affected by the move.

District Manager Steve Wenzel said, “Because of the drastic decline in mail volume, the Postal Service is in a fiscal crisis and must take action to reduce the size of its mail processing network. Consolidating operations such as this is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.”

As a result of this action, staffing adjustments will be necessary. Any actions taken will be in compliance with applicable law, collective bargaining agreements, and Postal Service regulations and policies.

Full retail services will still be available and customers will continue to receive high quality service, added Wenzel.

Retail service for purchasing stamps and other postal products will continue to be available at the Madison Post Office. Large volume business mailers will still be able to bring their mail to the Madison Business Mail Entry Unit.

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