From its 340,000-square-foot Roselle headquarters, M&R Printing Equipment manufactures screen-printing machinery for the graphic and textile industries. The company supports that equipment with a global sales and service network, including more than 50 U.S. field technicians and round-the-clock technical support. M&R also develops hybrid and digital systems such as the DS-4000, reflecting a business that spans traditional screen printing and newer textile-imaging methods.
Stretch Devices, IncFrom its Philadelphia base, Stretch Devices, Inc. makes Newman screen-printing equipment built around retensionable roller frames and the control of screen tension. Its Roller Master stretching tables and PinLock registration system are designed to help textile and graphics printers achieve flatter screens, faster setup and repeatable multicolor registration. The company also supports its equipment with instructional videos, technical guidance and a distributor network spanning the United States and international markets.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Vastex International, IncFounded in 1960 by husband-and-wife engineers Mike and Fannie Vasilantone, Vastex International builds screen-printing, DTG and DTF equipment at its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania headquarters. The company is known for developing patented machinery—including its dual rotary press and dryer air-recirculation system—and now supports printers in more than 50 countries. Its Vastex University adds hands-on instruction for screen printers at beginner through advanced levels.BETHLEHEM, PA
Diversified Graphic Machinery (DGM)Known for its specialized focus on print embellishment, Diversified Graphic Machinery serves North American printers and packaging companies from its Red Bank, New Jersey headquarters. The company backs its equipment with factory-trained technical service and maintains a large New Jersey parts inventory, reporting that 95% of parts orders ship the same day.BETHLEHEM, PA
Freehand Graphics, IncFor more than 40 years, Freehand Graphics, Inc. has built screen-printing software and prepress supplies, including color-separation and film-output tools designed specifically for screen printers. Its best-known software, Separation Studio NXT and AccuRIP Emerald, grew from Freehand’s own experience as screen printers and artists, while products such as Dmax dye ink and Dark Star film extend that expertise into the print room. The company has made the screen-print industry its sole focus since 1995 and provides U.S.-based technical support to users worldwide.HOLBROOK, NY