New Momentum for Houston
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Established companies merge and announce "New Momentum" for Houston's Direct Marketing Industry.

International Mailing Systems and The Premier Company have merged to form PremierIMS which is sure to be a powerhouse of direct marketing services that will bring "New Momentum" to their Industry in Houston. The company will be headed by Norm Pegram, CEO.

International Mailing Systems was founded by Norm Pegram, President and CEO in 1981 and has grown to become the largest independent high volume mailing company in Houston. IMS is the only mailing company in Houston with two onsite post office clearing sections and USPS staff there to clear the bulk mail. From IMS the mail is dispatched across the country, including Alaska and Hawaii, to SCF destinations resulting in huge postal savings to their customers. The company is also the State of Texas source for resident mailing lists.

Premier, founded in 1925 by the late Luke Kaiser, is Houston's most established Printing, Mailing, and Fulfillment company. With a long time list of fortune 500 customers, Premier remained family owned and operated for more than 83 years. Premier specializes in business to business Printing, Fulfillment and Mailing services for target markets: including Health Care, Non Profit, Financial, Insurance, Education, and Corporate.

Also joining in the merger is Geno Baiamonte, another long time Houston Printing Company owner who will serve as President of the company.