Stafford Cutting Dies is a North Carolina company known for helping corrugated manufacturers get more from their presses through purpose-built tooling and practical production support. Its work centers on rotary and flat dies, with assistance that can extend from operator training to ongoing die maintenance.
Dieco / Graphics 2 Press (Dieco-G2)Founded in Dallas 40 years ago, Dieco / Graphics 2 Press makes cutting dies and flexographic printing plates for the corrugated-packaging industry. Dieco has grown from a one-person shop to more than 60 employees across three states, including 48 at its Arlington facility, while Graphics 2 Press—opened in 2004—added a consultative print-tooling operation under the same roof for single-source purchasing. The company describes its Arlington operation as the Southwest’s largest die shop under one roof and serves customers from locations in Texas and Ohio.ST MARYS, OH
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
Synergy Tooling Systems, IncFor more than 20 years, Synergy Tooling Systems has built its identity around American craftsmanship paired with international technology, serving manufacturers that rely on diecutting and converting equipment. From its corporate engineering and research center in Amherst, New York, and a second full-service facility in Memphis, the company develops press-ready tooling while supporting customers with Bobst factory-trained technical expertise.AMHERST, NY
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