Postal Annex+ Corporation Changes Its Name to Annex Brands, Inc.

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Bill Dube

Stores To Continue to Operate Under Existing Names

San Diego, CA Acknowledging its roots but realizing its future, Postal Annex+, Inc., the San-Diego based franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Handle With Care-Packaging Store, Sunshine Pack & Ship and SPS Moving locations has changed its name to Annex Brands, Inc.

“We’re in a tremendous position with each of our brands because of their complementary

operations,” said Patrick Edd, president and CFO of the company. “With the acquisition

of the Packaging Store system, we can offer our customers a wider variety of shipping,

moving and office solutions than ever before. In addition, each of our brands will refer

business to each other rather than seek third-party providers. This will only strengthen

our network as they assist each other with our customers’ needs.”

Founded in 1985 by Jack Lentz, the company’s CEO, Annex Brands has grown to over

400 franchises operating both domestically and internationally. Last year the company

acquired the Sunshine brands and just last month acquired the Packaging Store brand.

“A brand is more than just a name of a business,” said Lentz. “It represents the image

and reputation created through the daily use of the name in transactions with the public,

the media, suppliers and other businesses. We believe each of our brands, through our

franchisees, have developed into strong names in their respective communities.”

Lentz said the company’s plan is to continue to evaluate opportunities to expand into

other brands whether directly related or complementary to Annex Brands’ business

model. Currently the company operates in 35 states.

About Annex Brands

Founded in 1985 as Postal Annex+, Inc. by Jack Lentz, the company quickly grew its

flagship brand, PostalAnnex+ service centers, to now over 300 locations. Lentz realized

a need not being met by other pack-and-ship businesses at the time: office services such

as copying, faxing, and notary services. In September, 2006, the company increased its

presence in the southeast with the acquisition of the Sunshine Pack & Ship and SPS

Moving brands. In September, 2007 the company increased its presence from 24 to 35

states served with the addition of the Handle With Care—Packaging Store brand.

Recognizing its future as a multi-branded organization, the company changed its name to

Annex Brands, Inc. on September 20, 2007.