These questions we are frequently asked. If you have another question, please contact us.
How long has Colfax Envelope been in business?
Since 1966, Colfax Envelope has provided the highest quality lithographed/offset envelopes to
financial services and direct mail clients.
How many plant locations are there?
One, Colfax's centrally located plant and headquarters supports a national clientele.
How many employees do you have?
140 employees work in administration, sales, electronic prepress, pressroom, finishing and shipping
departments. Average Colfax employee tenure is 9.5 years.
Do you have full electronic pre-press?
Colfax's fully integrated electronic pre-press utilizes computer-to-plate technologies to
provide enhanced quality and expedite manufacturing turn-around.
Can I email film, corrections, etc.?
Clients can forward application files as email attachments or post them on their FTP site for retrieval
by Colfax.
What kind of turnaround can I expect from approval to delivery?
Typically, most projects ship within 10 working days of a client’s print approval. This turnaround can be
substantially improved when client need demands. In fact, Colfax really enjoys the challenge of meeting our client’s impossible demands.
Is Colfax a national company?
Yes, Colfax clients are located everywhere in the United States
Is Colfax an international company?
At this time, Colfax supports many international companies with their need for premium envelopes
in the United States and Canada.
What is the largest size envelope you can produce?
A 10.0 x 13.0” lithographed side seam envelope with single or multiple windows
is the largest envelope Colfax produces.
The smallest?
A 3.5 x 5.0" lithographed envelope is the smallest envelope Colfax produces.
How many colors can you print?
Colfax can print up to six colors, two sides or seven colors, one side in a single pass.
Do you have bar-coding capabilities?
Yes, client or business unit bar-codes can be included in the production process.
What are normal office hours?
Colfax office staff is available from 8AM to 5PM, CST. After hours, clients may use the voice mail system to
reach production or sales personnel.
Who do I contact if I want a price quote?
Mr. Fred Clanton would be happy to assist you. Please contact him via email or call (847)215-1122
How many envelopes can Colfax produce a month?
Colfax can produce more than 140.0 million envelopes a month
How many envelopes can be shipped in a day?
Depending on the sophistication of an envelope's production, Colfax can ship 5 or more million envelopes in a single day.
Does Colfax have envelopes in stock?
No, Colfax specializes in the production of custom lithographed envelopes and does not stock
generic envelopes.