Commercial Printing Equipment & Technology USA

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

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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          Ed Sanders has consistently gone above and beyond on all 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
The New York Times
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          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 until 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
Teachers College, Columbia University
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          For over 30 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 any project having an unrealistic deadline and budget which requires patience/detail.
        
Claude Evans
Tishman Speyer
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          Directed has been able to provide unbelievable costs and production in unrealistic times during the almost 3 years 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 for over 30 years at my various firms and he is still eager to deliver which makes the job significantly easier while wearing so many hats with limited staff.
        
Fatima Hakim
Coty
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          Directed had been pitching to our firm for over 16 years. We received a recommendation from The Switzer Group suggesting letting 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 & Eric Gonzalez
Federal Home Loan Bank
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          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 including branding support and marketing suggestions.
        
Frances Katzen
The Katzen Team
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          I hired Ed to print all 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, timely, 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 needed. I would give Ed my highest recommendation.
        
David Cooperman
Coda Search
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          I have known Ed for 30+ years and was first introduced to him through his role as a salesperson while working at the American Red Cross, followed by Blackrock and then at White & Case. 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
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          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 as he prides himself on always following through.
        
Andrea Cole Kona
Davis Polk
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          I have worked with Ed for the last 25 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 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
Moses & Singer
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          Ed is a proven PPE resource during Covid-19 for Polycarb Dividers facilitating installation Coast to Coast. During my tenor 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 professionals were able to facilitate custom dividers, UV filtration along with installation while maintaining our budget, along with a professional workspace appearance. We would work with them again.
        
Will DeSalto
Swiss Post Solutions
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          Joe & the Juice brought Directed in to complete a project for the Pittsburgh airport. Directed was tasked with developing, manufacturing & installing a full millwork package with only 7 weeks to complete. Given the timeline and working within airports this was a task that was quite complex. The Directed Team led by Ed Sanders Jr, smiled and, within the budget and unrealistic deadline came through with flying colors.
        
Julian Bianchi
Director of Facilities, Joe and the Juice
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          BNY was undergoing a global rebrand and partnered with Directed to bring it to life across multiple locations. The scope included exterior, interior, and wayfinding signage for sites in Lake Mary, New York, and New Jersey, as well as international offices in Manchester, London, Pune, and Poland. With a seven-week timeline, Directed managed production, shipping, installation, and shrouding across all locations, working closely with the Global Head of Real Estate and key stakeholders. The team handled site surveys, shop drawings, production, and installation end to end.
        
Edward Ciffone
BNY
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          Directed was introduced to us by Clune Construction, and they quickly proved to be the right partner for our first U.S. flagship location at 11 Bond Street, a historic landmark building in New York City. They took full ownership of implementing our designs, delivering all interior and exterior signage and branding with precision. Their scope included illuminated lighting, vinyl graphics, artistic painting, aluminum and acrylic signage, and more—all executed to a very high standard. They delivered on time, on budget, and made the entire process feel seamless.
        
Richard McLaren
Superintendent, Gymshark
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          Directed made our experience seamless while moving to our new 888 Broadway space. Brought in by MT Pros, they handled the design, fabrication, and installation of all branding elements. They took the time to work through multiple rounds of sampling to ensure everything matched our vision, despite the complexity. From ADA signage and wall graphics to custom glass and experiential elements, the execution was spot on. The team delivered with excellence, and we look forward to working with them again.
        
Luiz Zuniga
Project Manager, Netflix
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          From furniture and signage to wallcoverings, Directed's team supported us across multiple scopes and helped bring a cohesive vision to life. Their in-house design team guided us through furniture selection, developed new signage standards, and created a standout elevator entrance. Throughout the process, they were responsive, easy to work with, and always available when needed.
        
Emily Gentile
VP of Project Management, Burson
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          For our new space at 425 Park Avenue, we needed an effective on-demand privacy solution for our executive team. Based on their prior work with BNY's CEO space, Directed was brought in for the project. Working alongside Cumming Group and Shawmut, they delivered what was required and handled challenges as they came up. The outcome exceeded our expectations and led to additional work in our Miami and Dallas offices.
        
Thorsten Kiefer
Head of Design, Citadel
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          Taking over BlackRock's former space at 55 East 52nd Street involved a multi-floor buildout with significant signage and branding needs. We brought Directed in to work with Gardiner & Theobald on signage, wallcoverings, wayfinding, and distraction banding. Across three floors and hundreds of signs, they managed surveys, shop drawings, and production with the level of precision the project required. The result came together perfectly, and we've continued working with them as our preferred signage vendor.
        
Marta Guzman
Evercore
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          We rely on Directed to support events across our NYC campus, handling everything from design and fabrication to installation and removal. Their work spans clings, CAD-cut vinyl, ADA and environmental graphics, wallpapers, and temporary displays. They consistently meet our requirements and are easy to coordinate with—having a local NYC team makes execution fast and reliable.
        
Robert Wesley Anthony Taylor Jr.
NYU
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          We worked with Directed to refresh our NYC office, supporting us through design, production, and installation across the space. They helped bring our timeline wall to life and translated our CEO's message into a strong visual feature for employees. The new entrance wallpaper and signage, along with glass film and conference room naming, all came out exactly as intended.
        
Sharif Butler
Head of Workplace, Headway
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          Directed was brought in to manage the logistics and execution of remodeling our space. The scope included moving, storing, and reinstalling all furniture once the work was complete. The project had to be completed while classes were not in session, which typically would have meant overtime and added costs. Directed was able to execute the entire project on straight time, helping us avoid a significant budget overrun after a previous vendor fell through. In just two weeks, they completed over 65,000 square feet of flooring work, managed the removal and reinstallation of more than 800 cabinets, and oversaw the full reorganization of the library's books. The work was done flawlessly.
        
Maria Bologne
Project Director, Seton Hall Law School
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          For our NYC buildout, Clune Construction brought in Directed to help bring the design vision to life through fabrication, design, and installation. The scope included a custom millwork feature inspired by the arches of the building, architectural film for glazing that went through multiple rounds of testing, and integrated ADA and environmental graphics designed by Gensler. Directed also developed a new Opti-Clear ADA-compliant braille signage system in-house—an innovation created through their own print shop. We really enjoyed working with Directed on this project, and their team consistently delivered at a high level.
        
Stephen Trainor
Equinix
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          GIII brought in Directed to support interior painting, signage fabrication, and installation. With a tight two-week turnaround to deliver the new branding, the Directed team managed the full scope efficiently and kept the project moving on schedule. Despite the timeline, they completed the work two days early and satisfied all our needs.
        
David Goggins
Head of Real Estate, GIII
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          Tubi has been expanding globally and needed a partner to support its signage rollout across multiple offices. Since illuminated signage was new for us, we leaned on our GC for a recommendation and Directed came highly suggested. We brought them on to handle the scope, and they proved to be a solid choice—delivering materials on time, on budget, and accurately matched to Tubi's brand colors. Based on that experience, we've since continued working with Directed across our California, New York, and Toronto offices.
        
George Ambartsoumian
Head of Facilities, Tubi
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          Paramount was relocating from 508 W 57th Street to 514 W 57th Street and needed support with the move, light signage, and space setup. Through Meridian Design, Directed was recommended by Antonio Argibay. What started as a move, storage, and liquidation scope quickly expanded thanks to Directed's flexibility and range of services. To complete the refresh, Directed also added greenery throughout the space, helping bring warmth and energy to the new office.
        
Gustavo Vasquez
Workplace Design, Paramount
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          Lucta needed an office refresh and given my previous experience working with Directed at another company, I decided to bring them in for this project in my new role as office/facilities manager. We engaged them to create a timeline wall for our new space in New Jersey. The Lucta art department developed the wallcovering design internally, while Directed handled proofing, printing, and installation. With just three days for production, Ed and his team delivered everything on time and as expected. The result came together well, and we were very pleased with the outcome.
        
Kamila Gierut
Lucta
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          Octus was building their new office and partnered with Directed for numerous services. We had previous experience working with Ed Sr. in 2015 and figured why not try his new workplace division. We contracted Directed to provide switch film, distraction banding, privacy film, ADA, Architectural & Illuminated signage. Directed worked with our GC who made the process extremely seamless. Given we only had 2 months to compete the project, we needed Directed to hit our target dates for their grand opening. Once the space was opened, we received an enormous amount of thanks which confirmed to us that we chose the correct vendor.
        
Richard Perri
Head of Workplace, Octus
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          We tasked Directed with helping us bring our space to life. As a nonprofit, Directed produced their project for us pro bono. Their production and installation were spot on and exactly what we were looking for. We loved working with the team and they made us believers, would recommend to anyone who wants a team that never says no.
        
Luis Zuniga
Project Manager, Gigi's Playhouse