provides facility and marketing solutions to many Fortune 1000 Companies. With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on being resourceful, adaptive, and capable of facilitating projects in marketing, facilities, real estate, procurement, office services, and events.
Our projects encompass commercial print, wall coverings, architectural signage, digital print, wide format, direct mail, PPE, promotional items, furniture, protective partitions, warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment managed through a single source.
We leverage innovative technologies via our online e-stores, which integrate with systems like Coupa, PeopleSoft, and SAP, making projects efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective.
CEO & FOUNDER
Edward Sanders is the Founder of which provides innovative solutions for marketing, procurement, and facilities professionals for over 40 years. His journey began in Brooklyn, New York, at 13, working in an after-school program for a local print company near Brooklyn College. Over the next five years, he honed his skills in the darkroom, bindery, on press, and as a production manager in NYC. His father's teachings were inspirational: born in 1901, his fundamental advice was simple perform your duty better than anyone else, and success will follow.
Over the past 45 years, Edward has worked as a pressman, production manager, account executive, and director of business development before becoming an entrepreneur and founding the firm. The core principles are to provide knowledge, solutions, and insight always delivered with a smile. Over the next 20+ years as the younger generation becomes more involved, headed by Ed Jr & Matt we will continue to evolve and adjust our offerings to remain relevant to facilitate the needs of our clientele.
provides solutions that seamlessly integrate into your business. Our journey began in 1980 with an after-school program at a commercial printer in Brooklyn, NY. Starting from sweeping floors, we progressed through various roles such as bindery, darkroom, stripping, plate making, and pressman, eventually becoming a Print Production Manager in Manhattan by the age of 20. Over the years, our expertise and knowledge have grown exponentially, and we continually share this with our clients and employees.
We specialize in providing global signage and branding solutions for your company. Our services include managing localized approvals, COIs, installations, and filing all necessary permits. With global insurance coverage, you can be confident that your project, regardless of size, will be handled by consummate professionals.
One of the key ingredients to our success comes from the teachings of my father. He taught us to stay focused on the task at hand, perform our duties better than anyone else, and believe that our dreams will come true. My father, born in 1901, served in World War II and worked for the Penn Central Railroad for 60 years, living to the age of 93. determination stems from the belief that "if you build it, they will come," and in our case, it means earning the trust and loyalty of our clients.
ONE-STOP GLOBAL RESOURCE
BRANDING - SIGNAGE - EVENTS
IDEAS
At Directed, we share ideas and best practices with our customers every day. Some days, our discussions revolve around innovative materials such as stone, seed, and earth-friendly wide-format papers that are compostable or plantable. Other times, we explore dimensional designs, Zünd cutting techniques, or ClingZ materials that adhere to various surfaces. We even create pop-out-of-thebox experiences. Each day brings new and unique challenges, and the best part is, we are always eager to learn and help.
INSIGHT
We start every project by gaining a thorough understanding of your business objectives. Collaborating closely with your team, we develop communication strategies designed to achieve those goals. With 60 years of experience in executing countless marketing campaigns, we offer unparalleled insight when delivering detailoriented programs, always keeping your brand at the forefront of tomorrow.
INNOVATION
At Directed, we specialize in delivering innovative print solutions that captivate and inspire. Whether it's crafting a stunning digital brochure, designing an impactful annual report, or creating eye-catching window and event graphics, we're dedicated to making your brand message stand out. Our expertise extends to digital and dimensional mail, as well as promotional materials, ensuring every piece is delivered promptly to maximize your communication impact. Trust Directed to elevate your print communication with creativity and efficiency.
You want to provide an on-site marketplace for guests to grab snacks and maybe a meal from time to time without having to go off-site.
Our self-checkout markets offer hundreds of products in customized retail spaces.
Open 24/7 - always have access to snacks and food when it's needed most
Contactless - mobile and touchless payment options for quick and safe snacking
Variety of healthy snacks and beverages keeps everyone fueled
Totally Customized - high-quality fixtures that fit any space
Convenience - quick and easy self-checkout with no cashier needed
Rewards for the employees which support healthy choices
Dedicated Service - we provide the service, you get the credit
Safety First - temperature-control on refrigerators keep guests safe
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Project Type: Micro Market – & Employee Lunch Program
Location: 200 Riser Road Little Ferry New Jersey
THE SOLUTION
At Dassault Falcon Jet, their FM Leo Deonarine wanted to have a program which would engage employees, offer them reasonably priced snacks and lunches. He turned to DirectEd to customize a program designed specifically for their requirements.
The Solution was a discounted lunch and snack program all delivered fresh everyday, combined with a Toast Interactive Kiosk to pay for meals.
At NFP as they relocated to the New location at 200 Park Avenue. The CSuite Executives wanted to provide their employees with new space, along with an incentive to return to the office. Doreen DePaulo turned to DirectEd to Provide a cutting edge solution for healthy snacks based on a program for a Healthy Office.
Project Type: Micro Market, Water & Coffee Program
Location: West 13th Street New York City
Rag & Bone NYC wanted to welcome their employees back to the office after COVID. They also had a directive from the new management team to eliminate plastics, reduce waste and improve employee awareness. They Turned to DirectEd to custom tailor a solution for their NYC Business which all employees would value.
FARM to TISSUE
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Wepride ourselvesonofferingacomplete line of sustainableoptions to our clientsatcost-neutral or lesscomparedto nationalbrands.
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On-SiteEducation
TheEmeraldSustainabilityProgramincludesonsite educationandmarketing support byour team of BrandAmbassadorsincluding:
For a Decade, Matera’s on the Park in Rutherford has offered a unique dining experience. The cozy interior along with the authentic food of Matera's On Park is meant to create a homey Italian atmosphere for Rutherford's Park Avenue.
Executive Eats was created to provide employees with amazing meals which are subsidized to help return to the office while providing great nutrition.
To Learn More, allow the opportunity to cater your event…
Michael Finan owner of Matera’s on Park is an Innovative Revenue Driving Professional with expansive career experiences and a proven rate of success as a key member of Executive Teams.
Edward Sanders is the CEO of Directed an innovative resource for today’s office requiremetns
BREAKROOM SOLUTIONS
Experience Our Smart Soda & Flavored Water Programs
Smart Soda is the world’s first water company to offer vitamin-infused craft sodas made with only reduced organic cane sugar or no sugar at all. Our Sodas are 100% natural, vegan, kosher, antioxidant rich, gluten-free and include the benefits of Alkaline Water
You will enjoy our classic sodas plus fall in love with our 10 new great tasting craft soda flavors. Drink Smart. Drink Smart Soda.
On Demand Supplement Shots
Benefits of alkaline water
Meet Our Team
Water is the #1 beverage order as consumers increasingly seek to avoid acidic pH levels & artificial ingredients. For most refreshment companies, water equals a lost sale. For us, water drinkers are good news.
Consumers see value in alkaline water and love it!
Alkaline mineral water instantly improves the full beverage offering of our partnered serving locations and outlets.
The WELL Building Standard version 2 (WELL v2 ) is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. WELL v2 includes a set of strategies backed by the latest scientific research—that aim to advance human health through design interventions and operational protocols and policies and foster a culture of health and wellness.
Today corporate responsibility = sustainability. Drink delicious and healthy sparkling water while minimizing your ecological footprint. Help the earth by minimizing the use of plastic water bottles. We provide sustainable and reusable glass bottles, customized with the client’s logo also offer reusable eco-friendly containers. Additionally, our flavors are delivered in recyclable cardboard boxes.
JuLi Connect
JuLi Touch
JuLi Ice 22”
JuLi Remote Chiller
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Smart Soda vs BEVI
FLAVORED WATER BY SMART SODA
FLAVORED WATER
WATERFLOW ½ OZ SECOND WATERFLOW 2 OZ SECOND FLVAORED WATERS SODA OPTIONS
FLAVORS HAVE ENHANCEMENTS FUNCTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS EASY TO CHANGE FLAVOR PACKS FLAVORS 13 FLAVORS 19
SMART SODA BEVI
FLAVORED WATER BY BEVI
Our focus is on putting the finest filtered water at people’s sides. Easily accessible, beautiful to drink, and significantly boosting personal performance. But never adding more plastic to world waste.
Vivreau uses a sub-micron activated carbon block filter. This filter allows us to remove over 99% of contaminants while leaving the minerals intact. Vivreau has eliminated the need for UV sterilization. We use higher quality carbon filters that will remove anything that UV would kill. UV will also become less effective over time and could allow bacteria or cysts to pass through whereas the Vivreau filter will not.
•Remove over 99% of contaminants while leaving the minerals intact.
•Reduce the amount of electricity consumed.
•Reduce the amount of stainless steel that needs to be manufactured to build our system, which will reduce our carbon footprint.
Activated Carbon Filtration
COFFEE, ESPRESSO & COLD BREWED UNITS
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
The Vitro range of professional hot beverage machines is designed with attention to every detail. After investigating the current design trends in the coffee industry and finding out what consumers and operators expect from an automatic coffee machine, we believe we’ve created a machine
Which combines our experience as manufacturers with a contemporary, aesthetic and timeless design. Every aspect of Vitro enhances the user experience, the culmination of which sets the range apart from other beverage systems. Thanks to our uncompromising focus on continuous development and innovation, we’ve fused our growing knowledge with the demands of a fastchanging world.
We’ve focused on what’s most important: offering the best machine and the best product; taking care of the smallest details and giving unmistakeable personality and identity to the whole Vitro range.
