A family-owned Long Island business, Searles Graphics began in 1974 when Ken Searles brought home a printing-technology education from Rochester Institute of Technology and founded the company after his father’s basement printing operation. Now based in Yaphank, the company remains family operated, with Ken’s son Chris serving as partner and vice president. Its 15,000-square-foot facility supports marketing work for small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations, backed by a record of meeting deadlines for more than 42 years.
Minuteman Press of ManhassetFamily owned and operated in Manhasset, Minuteman Press of Manhasset provides full-service printing and marketing support to businesses across Long Island’s North Shore. The Forrai-owned shop has served surrounding communities for over 40 years, handling projects from logo development and business materials to high-volume copying and direct-mail campaigns. Owners Les and Michael Forrai are active in the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, local business networking, and charitable organizations.MANHASSET, NY
Masterpiece PrintersFounded in 2000 by Jeff Langendorff and Howard Shlafmitz, Masterpiece Printers is a full-service graphic communications company producing printed materials from its 25,000-square-foot Long Island City facility. The family-oriented business has more than 25 employees and draws on the founders’ combined 100 years of printing experience, with a particular focus on detail-driven work for design-conscious sectors. Its FSC-certified operation also incorporates recycled paper, processless plate making and energy-efficient lighting.NEW YORK, NY
Graphics Universal IncorporatedSince its founding in 1965, Graphics Universal has remained a family-owned Pennsylvania printing company led by the third generation of the Gembe family. The 30,000-square-foot Greencastle operation is known for keeping projects in-house and serving businesses, nonprofits, and institutions across the Mid-Atlantic. Its work includes custom labels and commercial print, supported by more than 55 years of industry experience.GREENCASTLE, PA
Digitech PrintersOpened by the Khalfan family in 1999, Digitech Printers has grown from a walk-in copy center into a New York graphics, printing and signage facility serving both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Its work spans everyday print needs and custom visual projects, including wide-format displays and fabricated retail signage, with in-house design support to take concepts from start to finish. The family-run shop operates locations around Times Square, Penn Station and Long Island.NEW YORK, NY