Abstract: A grabbing member comprises at least two moveable grabbing arms which are moveable from a first configuration to a second configuration. The arms are moved toward one another from the first configuration to a second configuration such that the arms are capable of grabbing the item which may be a bundle of envelopes, books or other printed materials. A movement mechanism is provided such that the grabbing member is capable of moving the items from outwith a container or box to inside the box. A box closure apparatus is also provided for closing at least two lids of a box about an opening of the box. A work station comprising a viewing means which is arranged to permit 360 degrees of viewing area of envelopes to an operator is also provided.