Dynamic Dies, Inc

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, PA

Founded

1971

Founded 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.

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