About Mellady Direct
Old-School Service. Modern Direct Mail Strategy.
About Us
Our Story
Operating since 1986, Mellady Direct began when Jill and Jim Mellady set up shop in their living room with one goal: serve clients better than anyone else. What began at the family table has grown into a trusted national operation with the capacity to print and mail over one million pieces a day.
At Mellady, we like to say we can do “anything printed on paper,” and we mean it. *(Pronounced like “m’lady”—yes, like the old-timey greeting. We just trade top hats for top-tier mail.)
From postcards to complex, multi-touch campaigns, we now serve clients across the country, from local businesses and non-profits to national organizations and other print providers. Many of our clients have been with us for years, counting on us as a trusted partner with a personalized approach that prioritizes their success.
Though we’ve grown far beyond our roots, our family mindset remains at the core of how we do business. We pair our friendly and personal customer service with the capabilities of a large-scale operation, ensuring all clients benefit from our expert craftsmanship and industry savvy.
Our Mission
To help organizations connect, engage, and grow through targeted direct mail.
From strategy and design to printing, mailing, and tracking – we manage everything under one roof, so you get fewer delays, better postage rates, and a campaign that delivers with clarity, creativity, and impact.
If there’s a smarter way to get results, we’ll find it.
We’re driven by a deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs and delivering the tools, expertise, and guidance that lead to meaningful outcomes. Our success has always been built on our clients’ success – when they thrive, so do we.
Why Mellady?
- Family-owned with three decades of industry expertise
- Full-service print & mail under one roof
- Personalized strategy and creative support
- Transparent communication and dependable timelines
- USPS-certified mailing experts
- Trusted by nonprofits, businesses, and agencies alike
Certifications & Affiliations
Partner with a
Trusted Mail Expert
We don’t just fulfill orders. We build partnerships. Whether you’re launching your first campaign or refining a proven program, you’ll always know who’s working on your project – and how it’s getting done. Let’s talk about how we can help you connect, convert, and grow with direct mail.
Equipment List
For clients who want to see the firepower behind our print & mail operation, here’s our equipment lineup. Check out what this means for you on our Services page.
Graphic Design & Prepress
Data Processing
Digital, Offset & Envelope Printing
Inkjet, Tabbing, Stamping & Gluing
Mail Inserting & Specialty Mailing
Booklet-Making
Folding, Scoring, Perforating & Cutting
Finishing & Packaging
Graphic Design & Prepress
Create eye-catching, print-ready designs that engage your audience and ensure flawless production.
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced AI Image Generation
- Fusion Pro Variable Data Print Software
- Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition
Data Processing
Maximize deliverability and reduce postage costs with precise, USPS-compliant data services.
- BCC Presort Software (Full-Service Bulk Mailer)
- Standardize addresses and apply move updates NCOA (National Change of Address)
- USPS First Class, Standard Mail, Nonprofit Mail, and Parcel Permits
- Mail Anywhere Designation and Ghost Permit Ability
Digital, Offset & Envelope Printing
High-speed, in-house printing with beautiful color quality for projects of all sizes — from short runs to premium offset jobs. Full-color envelope printing with variable addressing and stamping in one pass.
- (3) High-speed RICOH 9210 digital color printers (up to 13”x27.5”)
- Presstek 52DI 4-color offset press (up to 14”x20”)
- Kirk Rudy Firejet full-color inkjet envelope printer (12.75” full-bleed print)
- Printware IJetColor/Memjet inkjet envelope printer (12” full-bleed print)
Inkjet, Tabbing, Stamping & Gluing
Fast, high-quality addressing and personalization directly onto mail pieces for maximum efficiency. USPS-compliant tabbing and stamping to ensure your mailings arrive on time and intact.
- (2) Hawk MK6 UV inkjet printers (4.5” printhead)
- Kirk Rudy Winkjet printer (3.5” printhead)
- Kirk Rudy Netjet printer (3.5” printhead)
- (3) KR 535 Tabmasters (tabbing & stamping)
- (6) Stream Feeder friction feeders (high-speed production)
Mail Inserting & Specialty Mailing
Automated inserting for speed and accuracy on complex jobs — plus polywrapping, card affixing, and gluing inserts all in-house.
- Mailstar 500 inserter (4 station)
- EI 10,000 inserter (6 station)
- A-645 jumbo inserter (6 station, 9×12 size)
- Microglue HM10 dual-head glue system (glueing cards or inserts)
- Straight Shooter SA-5 card tip-on feeder (applying cards)
- Minipack-Torre Continua 60 polywrap system (clear wrapping for catalogs and magazines)
Booklet-Making
Full-service booklet production for professional, polished results — from short runs to large quantities.
- Saddle-Stitch (Stapled Booklets): Horizon 20-bin booklet maker (80-page capacity)
- Saddle-Stitch (Stapled Booklets): Horizon StitchLiner 5500 saddle stitcher with three-knife trimmer
- Perfect Biding (Paperback Books): C.P. Bourg BB3002 perfect binder with CMT 330 three-knife trimmer
- Coil, Wire-O, and Spiral Binding
Folding, Scoring, Perforating & Cutting
Clean, precise finishing for professional presentation.
- (2) Polar N78 Plus cutters
- Challenge Titan 230 cutter
- Duplo DC 646 slitter/cutter/creaser
- Challenge Docutrim trimmer
- Standard Horizon AF-566F automatic buckle folder
- Stahl T 50 pile feed folder (Perforating & Scoring)
- MBO B20 pile feed folder (Perforating & Scoring)
- Morgana Digifold 5000P (Creasing & Folding)
- Baum 714 folder
Finishing & Packaging
Specialized finishing and packaging capabilities to make your project stand out.
Equipment:
- Digicoater UV Coater (High-Gloss, Matte, Satin, and Soft-Touch Coatings)
- Tec21 UV Coater with feeder (High-Gloss, Matte, Satin, and Soft-Touch Coatings)
- Challenge Paper Drill
- Vevor Corner Rounder
- Heidelberg cylinder press die cutter (up to 18”x23”)
- Heat shrink tunnel (shrink-wrapping)
- L-bar sealers
- Banding machine
- Heat laminator
- Automatic pallet wrapper
Graphic Design & Prepress
Create eye-catching, print-ready designs that engage your audience and ensure flawless production.
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced AI Image Generation
- Fusion Pro Variable Data Print Software
- Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition
Data Processing
Maximize deliverability and reduce postage costs with precise, USPS-compliant data services.
- BCC Presort Software (Full-Service Bulk Mailer)
- Standardize addresses and apply move updates NCOA (National Change of Address)
- USPS First Class, Standard Mail, Nonprofit Mail, and Parcel Permits
- Mail Anywhere Designation and Ghost Permit Ability
Digital, Offset & Envelope Printing
High-speed, in-house printing with beautiful color quality for projects of all sizes — from short runs to premium offset jobs. Full-color envelope printing with variable addressing and stamping in one pass.
- (3) High-speed RICOH 9210 digital color printers (up to 13”x27.5”)
- Presstek 52DI 4-color offset press (up to 14”x20”)
- Kirk Rudy Firejet full-color inkjet envelope printer (12.75” full-bleed print)
- Printware IJetColor/Memjet inkjet envelope printer (12” full-bleed print)
Inkjet, Tabbing, Stamping & Gluing
Fast, high-quality addressing and personalization directly onto mail pieces for maximum efficiency. USPS-compliant tabbing and stamping to ensure your mailings arrive on time and intact.
- (2) Hawk MK6 UV inkjet printers (4.5” printhead)
- Kirk Rudy Winkjet printer (3.5” printhead)
- Kirk Rudy Netjet printer (3.5” printhead)
- (3) KR 535 Tabmasters (tabbing & stamping)
- (6) Stream Feeder friction feeders (high-speed production)
Mail Inserting & Specialty Mailing
Automated inserting for speed and accuracy on complex jobs — plus polywrapping, card affixing, and gluing inserts all in-house.
- Mailstar 500 inserter (4 station)
- EI 10,000 inserter (6 station)
- A-645 jumbo inserter (6 station, 9×12 size)
- Microglue HM10 dual-head glue system (glueing cards or inserts)
- Straight Shooter SA-5 card tip-on feeder (applying cards)
- Minipack-Torre Continua 60 polywrap system (clear wrapping for catalogs and magazines)
Booklet-Making
Full-service booklet production for professional, polished results — from short runs to large quantities.
- Saddle-Stitch (Stapled Booklets): Horizon 20-bin booklet maker (80-page capacity)
- Saddle-Stitch (Stapled Booklets): Horizon StitchLiner 5500 saddle stitcher with three-knife trimmer
- Perfect Biding (Paperback Books): C.P. Bourg BB3002 perfect binder with CMT 330 three-knife trimmer
- Coil, Wire-O, and Spiral Binding
Folding, Scoring, Perforating & Cutting
Clean, precise finishing for professional presentation.
- (2) Polar N78 Plus cutters
- Challenge Titan 230 cutter
- Duplo DC 646 slitter/cutter/creaser
- Challenge Docutrim trimmer
- Standard Horizon AF-566F automatic buckle folder
- Stahl T 50 pile feed folder (Perforating & Scoring)
- MBO B20 pile feed folder (Perforating & Scoring)
- Morgana Digifold 5000P (Creasing & Folding)
- Baum 714 folder
Finishing & Packaging
Specialized finishing and packaging capabilities to make your project stand out.
Equipment:
- Digicoater UV Coater (High-Gloss, Matte, Satin, and Soft-Touch Coatings)
- Tec21 UV Coater with feeder (High-Gloss, Matte, Satin, and Soft-Touch Coatings)
- Challenge Paper Drill
- Vevor Corner Rounder
- Heidelberg cylinder press die cutter (up to 18”x23”)
- Heat shrink tunnel (shrink-wrapping)
- L-bar sealers
- Banding machine
- Heat laminator
- Automatic pallet wrapper
Conveniently Located In Northern Los Angeles
Our facility is located near the USPS Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) in Castaic—the point where bulk mail enters sorting. That proximity allows us to control the handoff from press to USPS, so your pieces are accepted faster, qualify for the best postage discounts available, and reach mailboxes on schedule.
