Since 1972, Customformed Products has grown from Dayton Steel Rule Die into a trade-focused finishing company known for quick-turn work. Its in-house die shop and skilled press operators serve printers, graphic designers, and packaging companies when deadlines are tight.
K & W Finishing, IncFounded in 1988 as a part-time Baltimore shop, K & W Finishing provides commercial print-finishing services for printers nationwide. The company has grown from a Miehle Vertical and a 10×15 Windmill into a 25,000-square-foot facility, while its in-house steel-rule die shop—established in 1998 after acquiring Smith Steel Rule Die—now complements its traditional bindery work with laser die-cutting for intricate designs. K & W is also a second-generation business, with Kathy Holmes identified as a second-generation binder.BALTIMORE, MD
Dynamic Dies, IncFounded in 1971, Dynamic Dies makes precision cutting dies and printing plates for the corrugated box industry, while also providing digital printing and prepress support. From its Ohio headquarters, the company has grown to five Midwest facilities and is known for pairing specialized tooling with hands-on technical problem-solving, including custom work and short-run packaging projects. Its flexographic plate work has earned Silver Awards from the Flexographic Technical Association.PITTSBURGH, PA
Key Dies, IncSince 1988, Key Dies has combined hand craftsmanship with modern cutting technology to make steel rule dies and related tooling for die-cutting operations. The central Pennsylvania company has grown from three employees working with hand-cut jigsaws to a 25-person, two-shift operation in a 24,000-square-foot facility, while its original employees still help manage daily production. Key Dies also provides prototyping, reverse engineering and contract laser or water-jet cutting, with a focus on accurate tooling and quick turnaround.ANNVILLE, PA
Northern Ohio Finishing, IncSince 1986, Northern Ohio Finishing has supplied the Great Lakes region’s lithographers with specialty finishing that gives printed pieces added visual impact and durability. The Bedford Heights company handles projects from product sleeves to annual-report covers, with a portfolio that includes work for recognizable Ohio brands such as Ridgid Tools, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland Indians. Its one-stop approach brings multiple finishing stages together while maintaining the turnaround its customers expect.CLEVELAND, OH