Printo collaborates with FedEx to launch Ship Site program

Bengaluru-based Printo has announced its alliance with FedEx Express, an international transportation company, to launch of its Ship Site program for the first time in India. The program is a business building alliance which offers increased access points for a faster, easier and more convenient way to send shipments.

11 Apr 2013 | By Priya Raju

The launch of this Ship Site program with Printo comes as FedEx looks to increase its retail footprint in India. As per the agreement, customers will be given access to FedEx services at twelve Printo locations in Bengaluru. Customers can now print their merchandise at Printo and ship it directly with FedEx.

In addition to this customers can use their nearest Printo outlet as a one stop solution for all their additional shipping needs by availing FedEx services. “With this alliance, we aim to provide additional convenience to our customers in their local neighborhood, empowering them to reach out to 880 locations within India and 220 countries worldwide,”  said Manish Sharma, CEO, Printo. He further added, “FedEx and Printo complement each other through our customer base as well as through our culture of great customer service backed by the promise of convenience and reliability.”

Speaking about the alliance, Rakesh Shalia, managing director, marketing, FedEx Express Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa said, “Our alliance with Printo will enable us to be present in twelve additional locations in Bengaluru thus increasing our proximity to our customers. Printo's international quality print services and wide base of small business customers make the association an ideal fit for FedEx.”

Printo is a retail chain for printing solutions and offers custom products for personal and business print needs. Apart from retail stores, Printo customers can also create and order print products online through www.printo.in and have them shipped anywhere in India or abroad.