Founded 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.
M&R Printing Equipment, IncFrom 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.FARMINGDALE, NY
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 IndustrialFounded in 1960 by Michael and Fannie Vasilantone, Bethlehem-based Vastex Industrial makes electric infrared conveyor and batch ovens for industrial curing, drying and heating applications. Now owned by their son Mark Vasilantone, the company has built on its early patented oven innovations with modular equipment that can expand as production grows. Its full-size test laboratory lets customers trial their own products on Vastex machinery before installation, while the company’s equipment operates in more than 50 countries.BETHLEHEM, PA
Miller Screen & Design, IncMiller Screen & Design, Inc. fabricates screen-printing stencils and custom screen frames for industrial applications. Founded in 1966, the family-owned and operated company traces its screen-making roots to founder Henry L. Miller’s work beginning in 1940 and serves customers nationally and internationally from southwestern Pennsylvania.MARS, PA