MBE History

1980

1980

Mail Boxes Etc. (“MBE”) was founded in San Diego, California (U.S.A.) in 1980. It has evolved over time into one of the world’s largest international networks of franchised entrepreneurs operating retail-based shipping, logistics, printing, marketing and communications solutions to business and private customers.
2001

1980

In 2001 UPS Inc. bought Mail Boxes Etc., and in 2003 commenced rebranding in both the USA and Canada the MBE network of retail Centers into “The UPS Store”.
2009

1980

In 2009 MBE Worldwide S.p.A., a family-owned Italian holding company based in Milan – Italy, which started business in 1993 as the Mail Boxes Etc. Master Licensee for Italy and then subsequently Spain and Germany, acquired the worldwide network of MBE Service Centers (except Centers in North America).
2017

1980

In 2017 MBE Worldwide acquired two US-based companies, PostNet International Franchise and AlphaGraphics, to expand its network of service Centers in the USA, Canada, South Africa and additional countries.
2017

1980

In 2017 MBE Worldwide also acquired a majority stake of logistics market place Spedingo.
2018

1980

IN SEPTEMBER 2018, WE OPENED THE FIRST OFFICE IN HONG KONG. VISIT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES, AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. WE WILL ALWAYS BE HAPPY TO OFFER YOU THE BEST SOLUTION.
2020

1980

In 2020 we got the premium location for our second, Flagship store. It opened in Wanchai Great Eagle Centre, close to the Exhibition and Convention Centre

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