Equipment List

Digital Prepress

All Directed Prepress Facilities are Linked via Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Circuits.

Digital Scanners

  • Linotype-Hell 3900 Chromascan Drum Scanner

  • Linotype-Hell Topaz Flatbed Scanner 12" x 18"

  • Linotype-Hell 3900 Scanner

  • Linotype-Hell 3400 Chromascan Drum Scanners

  • UMAX-UC 1260 Flatbed Scanners for Linework and Logos 2400 Dpi 8.5" x 14"

  • UMAX Flatbed Scanner 2100 XL 12" x 18"

  • Epson 1640XL Flatbed Scanner 12" x 18"

Desktop/High-End Color Retouching / Stripping / lmaging/Platemaking

IO Mac Processors for Color Retouching, Stripping & Imposition

12 Windows NT Workstations with 15 Terabytes Live Storage

5 File Servers SGI Origin with 8 Terabytes Live Storage

Archiving and Retrieval

Archiving and Retrieval Stations with G5 Processors, 20 GB DLT Tape Drivers, and High-Speed DVD & CD Burners. All data is also backed up on an AIT Jukebox using AIT-3 or AIT-2 Tapes linked to all servers.

Note: All images/files for customers are backed up at least three times to two different types of media and live jobs are backed up with 3 AIT Jukeboxes, in addition to being kept live on servers. The storage of images and files on the file servers allows for quick and easy retrieval.

Digital Asset Management System: AIM (Active Image Management)

  • 24/7/365 Web Access to Media Assets

  • Repurposing - Resize, Crop and Reformat Image File

  • Move, Copy and Rename Files

  • Hi-Res Download

  • Robust Web-Based Administration


CTP (Computer-To-Plate)

  • Agfa Avalon Thermal Platesetters

  • Toray Waterless Plate Processor

  • Lotem

Proofing and Conventional Stripping

  • Epson Stylus Inkjet Proofers (Hi Res)

  • Kodak Approval Digital Proofing Systems XP4

  • Canon Digital Two-Sided Blueprint Inkjet Proofers

  • HP Digital Two-Sided Blueprint Inkjet Proofers

File Handling / Ripping

All Locations use Artpro Nexus Workflow

Network / Protocols

All Directed Facilities are Connected via Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with Speeds Ranging from 100MB to 1000MB.

  • T -1 & T -3 Lines

  • ADSL

  • FTP

  • FTPS

  • SFP

  • SSH

  • IPSEC VPN

  • WAM! NET

Presses / Sheetfed

  • Heidelberg Speed master XL, 10-Color 29.5" x 41.34" with In-line Aqueous Coater, Extended Delivery

  • Mitsubishi Waterless, 6-Color 28" x 40" with In-line Interchangeable UV or Aqueous Coaters

  • Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Extended Delivery and Aqueous Coaters

  • Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Extended Delivery and Aqueous Coater with CPC 21 Spectrophotometer Color Control System

  • Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28"x 40" with Aqueous Coater

  • Heidelberg Speed master XL 105-6, 10-Color 29.5" x 41.34" with In-line Aqueous Coater, Extended Delivery, with Roll to Sheet Perfecting

  • Komori 6-Color 28" x 40" with In-line UV or Aqueous Coaters, Extended Delivery, CPC 24-Color Control Closed Loop Spectrophotometer

  • Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 5-Color 14"x 20" with Aqueous Coater

Presses / Web

  • Harris M-300 Full Web 5-Color Double Web 22.875" x 38" with Perforating and Gluing Options

  • Harris M-300 Full Web 8-Color Double Web 22.875" x 38" with Perforating and Gluing Options

  • Heidelberg M600 Full Web, 8-Color 23.5625" x 38" with Inline UV Coating, QuadTechRGS-5 Register Control and Color Control Closed Loop, Sheeter, Combination Folder with 4, and 8-page Module, Die Scoring and Perforating

  • Man Roland Half Web 4-Colorn Heatset

    • Two - 2" heads allow ink-jetting up to 4" of copy or run 2 head to separate bases for double through-put

    • Prints on variety of substrates with aqueous and UV coating or plastic cards

    • Basic addressing or complex printing of graphics, logos, and barcodes, including 2D and 1MB

    • High speed up to 20,000 postcards per hour PDF proofing for easy review of inkjet file

Wide Format

  • Vutek 883200 120" Digital UV press. Prints roll to roll or flatbed on substrates up to 2 " thick

  • Roland Sol Jet Ill XJ-7 40 with Versaworks RIP

  • Zund High Performance G3 3 -XL 1600 Digital Router / Cutter

  • Seal 65 Pro MD Laminating I Mounting Station

Letterpress

  • 18" x 22.5" Heidelberg Cylinder Press

  • 25.25" x 35" Heidelberg Cylinder Press

  • 14" x 22" Kluge Foiling/ Embossing Press

  • 10" x 15" Heidelberg Windmill Press

Bindery/Finishing

  • Automatic Polar Cutters with Automatic Off-Loader and Jogger Unit

  • Polar Autotrim M 137 with Autobander (8 station)

  • Polar Cutter with Joggers and Lifts

  • Saber Cutter with Joggers

  • olar Transomat Stackers for Cutter

  • Paper Jogger

  • MBO Automatic Folder with Stackers

  • MBO Folder

  • STAHL Folder with Auto Stacker

  • Baum Flexifold Folder

  • MBO Knife Folder

  • Palamides Stacker Bundler

  • Baumer Hot Melt Gluer

  • Muller Martini 8-Pocket Stitcher with 2 Cover Feeder

  • Muller Martini 6-Pocket Stitcher with Pocket Feeder

  • Muller Martini 6-Pocket Stitcher with Stacker and Cover Feeder

  • Muller Martini 4-Pocket Stitchers with Pocket and 2 Cover Feeders

  • Muller Martini 4-Pocket Stitcher with Stacker and Cover Feeder

  • Stahl ST90 6-Pocket Stitcher with Cover Feeder and Stacker

  • Single and Double Head Manual Stitcher

  • Muller Martini Apollo Counter Stacker

  • lram 12 Multiple Spindle Paper Drill with 3 Drilling Heads

  • Challenge M5 Drill

  • Lawson 3-Hole Paper Drill

  • Multi-Spindle Hydraulic Paper Drill with 3 Drilling Heads

  • Die Cutters

  • Media Bobst Gluer

  • B R Moll Premier Folder Gluers with Hot Melt Glue System

  • HHS Promelt 4-Qt. Hot Melt Systems with Portable Cart

  • Kirk Rudy Wafer Sealing Machine

  • Eastey Sealer

  • Band-All Paper Banding Machine

  • High Speed Shrink-Wrap Machine

Presses/Digital

  • Xerox iGen4 14.33" x 22.5"

  • Xerox iGen5 EXP 14.33" x 26"

  • HP Indigo 7500 13" x 19"

  • HP Indigo 10000 20" x 29"

  • HP Design Jet L25500 6/c 60" Latex & Aqueous High Resolution Inkjet

  • Vutek PressVu 200/600 6/c 80" Direct to Substrate 1

  • Flatbed UV Inkjet Printer

  • Pitney Bowes DP40S Color Envelope Printer

Variable Print Composition/Web-To-Print

  • EFI/OPS

  • Pressero Digital Storefront

  • FusionPro

  • XM Pie

  • Digital Bindery / Finishing

  • Table Top AutoFold Folder

  • Graphic Wizard CreaseMaster Plus Scoring and Perforating Unit

  • M BM Bookletmaker

  • Table Top Booklet Making Machine

  • Rhino HD 6500 Table Top Punch

  • Double Round Cornerning Machine

  • Eyeletting Machine

  • Horizon B0270 Peteet Binder

  • Single Clamp Perfect Binder

  • JBI Alpha Doc Punch and Semi-Automatic Wire-O Binder

  • High-Speed Wire-O Binder

  • Manual Wire Enclosure Machine

  • Single Needle Industrial Sewing Machine with Table

  • Pro-Tech Orea Ill 60" Wide Thermal Roll Laminator

  • Duple DC-645

Lettershop

  • Ameritek

  • Bell & Howell 6-Pocket Letter lnserter

  • Bell & Howell 6" x 9" 4-Station Inserting and Mailing Machine

  • Stream Feeders

  • Mailcrafter 6-Pocket 9800 Edge II Inserter with GBR 420T Folder Accumulator with 2 Lake Image Cameras

  • Automatic Strapping Machine

  • Mail Tray Strapping Machine

  • VideoJet Inkjet System

  • Buskro Inkjet System

  • Secap Inkjet System

  • Lake Image System lntegraJet

  • Kirk Rudy Addressing Base with Extension Inkjet Printing System

  • Kirk Rudy Transfer Base with Infrared Drying System

  • Thermal Bar Code Printer

  • Secap 1 030 Tabber

  • In-line Live Stamping, Metering and Tabbing Machine

    • Automated Shrink-Wrapping In-line

    • Automatic Poly Bagging In-line

    • Cut Sheet Folding with Glue Sealing

    • Match Mailing Capability

    • In-Plant Post Office (DMU)

    • Full-Service IMB Certified

    • CoPal Approved

Fulfillment / Warehousing / Hand Assembly / Shipping

  • Pick-n-Pack Capability

  • Hand Assembly

  • Drop Shipments

  • Secured Merchandise Area

  • Warehousing with Web-Based Ordering, Tracking and Reporting

  • Computerized Shipping via FedEx, UPS, DHL

OUR CLIENTS

WHERE WE WORK

What our clients are saying

  • CODA SEARCH

    “I hired Ed to print all of our stationery for Coda Search and he did not disappoint. Ed's product came out perfectly and his expertise on the subject provided me the comfort in knowing that his work would be high quality, on time and attract positive attention from my clients. He understood my needs right from the start and he was eager to help. I would refer Ed for any personal or professional printing needs and will be going right back to him as my business grows and new stationery is required. I would give Ed my highest recommendation.”

    – David Cooperman

  • "I have known Ed for 25+ years and was first introduced to him through his role as a salesperson. We worked together when I was president of the NYC Chapter of IFMA and he was chairing the PR Committee. I strongly recommend Ed as a person who is professional, diligent, reliable and creative.”

    — Brian Ostrowe, Principal, Career Coach

  • The New York Times

    "Ed Sanders has consistently gone above and beyond on the print jobs he has done for me and most were last minute rush orders. Excellent results every time. Ed is an expert in the commercial print industry and is my go-to-guy whenever I have questions regarding special print jobs or paper options. On the very rare occasion Ed doesn't know the answer he will know where to get it."

    — Paul Ferrali

  • T-Squared Design

    "Ed is an excellent resource, he is very knowledgeable about the industry and a pleasure to work with. He provides a quality product and always delivers on time! I would highly recommend working with Ed Sanders on all your printing, promo or marketing needs!"

    – Trisia Tomanelli

  • Davis Polk

    "Ed provides excellent customer service and a quality product. I can always rely upon him to deliver on time results especially when there is an important deadline."

    – Andrea Cole Kona

  • Moses & Singer

    "I have worked with Ed for the last 18 years on various printing and paper supply projects at Eisner & Lubin, Citrin Cooperman and many others. He has always proved to be a valuable resource and has helped me on many marketing/branding projects, meeting very tight deadlines. Ed is responsive and quickly reacts to client requirements and demands, always keeping your budget in mind. I would recommend him to anyone requiring a consummate professional to rely on, especially if you require ideas and innovative solutions."

    – Anca Munteanu

  • The Katzen Team

    "Directed always delivers the product exactly to specifications, and at extremely competitive prices. Many of my requests have been last minute in nature, and have been handled with grace and speed. Since Edward has so many resources at his disposal, he is able to offer us creative solutions beyond print that including branding support and marketing suggestions.”

    – Frances Katzen

  • Teachers College, Columbia University

    "Ed is a valuable resource within the printing/graphics industry. He is responsive and quickly reacts to client requirements and demands. He follows through on all projects through completion and ensures that work performed is of high quality. Ed also submits creative ideas on projects that are in the design stages to help reduce or lower costs.”

    – Driton Shala

  • Swiss Post Solutions

    "DirectEd is a proven PPE resource for PolyCarb Dividers facilitating Installation Coast to Coast. At White & Case we had a requirement to coordinate our California location before the start of our 4th Quarter in 2020 for our employees to feel safe. Directed's team of consummate professionals was able to facilitate custom polycarb dividers, installation while maintaining our budget and professional workspace appearance. We would work with them again.”

    – Will DeSalto

  • Douglass Elliman

    “Directed has been providing absolutely amazing digital printing projects for various brokers at Douglas Elliman which we provide designs for. The Directed team reviews, troubleshoots and delivers stunning property marketing brochures. I would recommend Directed to anyone who seeks a professional who is always budget conscious and available 24/7.”

    – Aurora Bosma

  • The Federal Home Loan Bank

    "Directed had been pitching to our firm for 16+ years, we received a recommendation from Switzer Group & Razor Consulting suggesting to let this firm have an opportunity to bid on various PPE Solutions for our locations. The projects consisted of poly carb dividers for NY & NJ, sanitizing stations, graphics & way finding signage, temperature scanning systems, PPE supplies for employees, educational literature and various Clorox and Lysol wipes. We can say that their team did not miss a beat, they delivered everything promised while going above and beyond our expectations.”

    – Navin Persaud

  • Coty

    "Directed has been able to provide unbelievable costs and production in unrealistic times over the past 8 months of COVID-19. We have been able to acquire the following: Graphics, Installation, Dispensers, Cleaning Agents, Wipes, PPE Supplies and various HR Direct Mailed Projects to our employees. I have worked with Ed over 30 years at my various firms and he is still eager to deliver which makes your job easier when we wear so many hats these days with limited staff.”

    – Fatima Hakim

  • Tishman Speyer

    "For over 20 years Directed has been providing Tishman Speyer with various office and facilities related services. The relationship started from a cold call and has grown into a strategic partnership over the years. I would recommend Ed for almost any project having an unrealistic deadline, budget which requires patience/detail.”

    – Claude Evans