The Crowley Company

The Crowley Company Leader in digitization, offering scanning services, leading hardware and support services.

A world leader in a very niche industry, The Crowley Company partners with archivists, librarians, records managers and many others to ensure that yesterday's treasures (ie: Presidential papers, membership records, photo collections, original publications, etc.) and every day necessities (corporate and medical records,deeds, county records, etc.) are digitally or micrographically preserved for optimal storage, private or public access and long-term preservation.

Scaling a digitization program successfully requires more than just processing more material. Long-term success comes fr...
05/29/2026

Scaling a digitization program successfully requires more than just processing more material.

Long-term success comes from building workflows and using equipment designed to support sustainable growth and consistent daily production.

One library shared this about the Zeutschel OS C:

“The Zeutschel OS C has the most impressive resolution quality of any of our previous overhead scanners. It is built for daily high production use and integrated easily into our digitization workflows.”

The right combination of technology and workflow design can make scaling more efficient, reliable, and sustainable over time.

Digitization is about more than handling current demand. It is about preparing for long-term growth as collections and w...
05/27/2026

Digitization is about more than handling current demand. It is about preparing for long-term growth as collections and workloads continue to expand.

Building a sustainable digitization program means aligning processing capacity, technology, and workflows in a way that supports future scalability without sacrificing efficiency or consistency.

Organizations that plan strategically are often able to scale more effectively while avoiding the higher costs and disruptions that come with reactive growth.

When digitization programs begin to scale, replacing everything is not always necessary.In many cases, upgrading existin...
05/26/2026

When digitization programs begin to scale, replacing everything is not always necessary.

In many cases, upgrading existing equipment can improve workflow efficiency, increase performance, and extend the life of current systems while minimizing operational disruption.

For some organizations, a full replacement is the right long-term investment. For others, strategic upgrades provide the scalability they need without completely changing their workflow.

The most effective approach depends on your production goals, workflow demands, and long-term digitization strategy.

Scaling a digitization program is not something that happens once and is complete. As collections and workloads grow, wo...
05/25/2026

Scaling a digitization program is not something that happens once and is complete. As collections and workloads grow, workflows need to evolve alongside them.

Sustainable digitization programs are built on efficient long-term processes, adaptable technology, and consistent standards that support growth without sacrificing quality or efficiency.

The strongest programs are designed with long-term scalability in mind, creating a foundation that can continue supporting access and preservation well into the future.

Photographs preserve more than moments. They preserve memory and the stories that connect generations. 🇺🇸This Memorial D...
05/25/2026

Photographs preserve more than moments. They preserve memory and the stories that connect generations. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and reflect on the importance of preserving history so their legacy is never forgotten.

At The Crowley Company, we are proud to support the preservation of historical records and photographs that keep these important stories alive for future generations.

Today, we remember and honor the fallen.

Our US and UK offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States and the Spring ba...
05/24/2026

Our US and UK offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States and the Spring bank holiday in the United Kingdom.

Our team will return to normal operations the following business day.

There’s a lot more to a successful scanner installation than simply delivering equipment.Before a customer ever begins d...
05/21/2026

There’s a lot more to a successful scanner installation than simply delivering equipment.

Before a customer ever begins digitizing, Steve, who's been with Crowley for 19 years, helps make sure everything is ready behind the scenes, from coordinating deliveries and planning installations to ensuring customers have the right setup and training for their workflow.

“One of the things I do before scheduling any installations is ensure that customers have everything they need prior to our tech arriving onsite,” Steve says.

By understanding each customer’s goals and preparing for the details ahead of time, Steve and our Technical Support team help create a smoother experience from day one.

Because successful digitization starts long before the scanner is turned on.

Scaling a digitization program does not always mean adding more resources.Often, small workflow improvements can lead to...
05/20/2026

Scaling a digitization program does not always mean adding more resources.

Often, small workflow improvements can lead to major efficiency gains and smoother production overall.

A good place to start is identifying the steps that slow your process down the most.

Processing images one at a time can create major slowdowns in large digitization projects.Batch processing workflows hel...
05/19/2026

Processing images one at a time can create major slowdowns in large digitization projects.

Batch processing workflows help reduce repetitive manual work, improve consistency, and increase throughput by allowing organizations to process large volumes of material more efficiently.

Sometimes the biggest efficiency gain comes from improving the workflow itself.

Address

5111 Pegasus Court, Suite M
Frederick, MD
21704

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(240) 215-0224 U.S.

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