Established in 1979, Rochester-based Paragon Steel Rule Dies manufactures steel rule dies and precision laser- and waterjet-cut parts for converting-industry customers. Its in-house design and CAD department supports projects from development through prototype testing, while the company’s expanded facility and computer-controlled equipment handle close-tolerance, complex shapes. Paragon guarantees every order produced in its facility.
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
Fremont Cutting DiesWith more than 40 years in the die industry, Northwest Ohio’s Fremont Cutting Dies manufactures custom cutting dies and handles related machining and fabrication in-house. Its one-stop-shop model runs from in-house 2-D and 3-D design through production and inspection, including ISO 17025-certified inspection equipment. The company also provides contract machining and custom steel fabrication for projects ranging from single items to small production runs.FREMONT, OH
Bra-Vor Tool & Die Company, IncFounded in 1968, Meadville’s Bra-Vor Tool & Die Company makes precision fine-metal stampings, tooling and gages for manufacturers in demanding markets. With more than 50 years in the trade, the company handles simple and complex designs in a modern, clean, temperature-controlled facility, including complete high-speed progressive dies and machining to tolerances as tight as 0.0005 inch. Its in-house quality system controls work from start to finish, with inspections shaped by customer quality plans.332999MEADVILLE, PA
Imperial Die & Manufacturing CompanyFounded in 1959 by Cleveland die makers Andrew Lapossy and Alfred Thurer, Imperial Die & Manufacturing is a long-running American manufacturer whose work has kept customers returning for decades. Now based in Strongsville, Ohio, the company designs and builds precision progressive stamping dies while also producing stamped metal parts for industrial customers. Its 26,750-square-foot facility brings the work under one roof, supporting a practical, experienced approach to American manufacturing.STRONGSVILLE, OH