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A&M Stanzformzubehor Olaf Abendroth GmbH Booth 817
A&M Die Supplies is the partner for the diemaking and the diecutting industry. Our company uses the latest highest quality technology to develop and produce quality products and system solutions for both the diemaking and the packaging industry.
New: High performance products and solutions for the diemaking and die cutting industry. Presenting the brand new DieGuard 2.0, the all in one mobile repair shop.
Acu-Gage Systems Booth 702
Acu-Gage Systems is a manufacturer of non-contact coordinate measuring machines. Our models include single, two and three-axis units. Our large format inspection equipment support quality programs throughout a diverse group of manufacturing industries.
Allsons, Inc. Booth 920
Custom die punches, custom rule connectors, washers sets, custom gaskets and custom shapes.
New: Introducing new style Hook Punch, Stainless Steel Dies.
American International Machinery, Inc./Signature Folder Glue Booth 924
Signature Folder Gluers are known for their solid construction, modern technology and multifunctional system designs. Compounded with exceptional service and training support, the Signature family is quickly growing to be the brand of choice for the folding carton and corrugated industries. At AIM, we pride ourselves on solving unique converting challenges with customized solutions to fit individual packaging needs and position your operation for future opportunities. We are also a world-wide supplier of quality used equipment.
AmeriKen Die Supply, Inc. Booth 607
AmeriKen, celebrating 70 Years in Business (1953-2023), boasts the most comprehensive inventory of diemaking and diecutting supplies, including diecutting punches, steel rule, creasing matrix, ejection rubber, dieboard and custom tooling. “One-Stop-Shopping” with our proprietary inventory system allows any representative to check inventory status at all locations with a click of a button. With strategic locations across the U.S., AmeriKen Representatives are available and ready to process your orders from 8:00am EST to 4:30pm PST.
New: Kosiken Finnish Birch Dieboard line of product is now available exclusively through AmeriKen in the U.S., and we’ll be introducing their KoskiDecor eco transparent line, now available in a variety of colors. Blue Thunder and Red Lightning Premium Micro Open Cell ejection rubber. Its superior quality provides high compression deflection, returning to original form virtually instantaneously. Properties of the micro open cell will outperform and outlast all its competition.
Arden Software North America Booth 524
Impact CAD/CAM for diemaking features are founded on an intimate knowledge of the diemaking process and deliver all the speed, efficiency and accuracy a die shop needs for the creation of flatbed and rotary dieboards, strippers, counters, blankers and ejection rubber parts. Customizable master tool settings allow customer specifications to be stored and reused for maximum productivity and guaranteed quality control. As a result, the process of turning a sheet layout into a dieboard becomes fully automated including the simultaneous addition and positioning of stripping knives, balance knives, alignment notch, mounting holes, laser text and gripper fingers.
New: Come see the latest versions of both Impact and CimPACK, Impact 2022 and CimPACK 2022. Understand how the transition from CimPACK to Impact will affect you along with all the new manufacturing developments in Impact. Also being demonstrated is the Direct .CIM File Importer, so CimPACK .CIM files can be opened directly in Impact.
Associated Pacific Machine Corp. Booth 406
Associated Pacific Machine Corp. offers a complete line of computerized rule bending, CNC routing tables and die-cutting equipment. Our rule-benders can be configured for basic CNC bending to fully automatic systems that can sort by job and run overnight. Our CNC routing tables can machine die-boards and cut ejection on one machine, and our die cutting machines range from low to high tonnage, manual to automatic, with a range of feeding and collection options.
New: APMC is proud to introduce the UltraBender PRO and Mezzo rule bending machines at Odyssey 2023. The PRO series is designed for fully automated production with remote operation and parts sorting, allowing the machine to run overnight, unattended. The MEZZO is the latest entry level UltraBender including innovations that were previously only available in higher end machines. Come by our booth to see both of these machines in action!
August Graef Gnu GmbH Booth 917
August Graef Gnu GmbH, headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, develops, manufactures, and distributes diecutting rules, high-speed make-ready systems as well as ejection materials and accessories for the worldwide supply chains of the printing and packaging industry.
Bar-Plate Manufacturing Co. Booth 703
Diecutting jackets and plates, matrix, counterboards, makeready supplies, tape products, nicking tools, stripping equipment, diemaking tools, ejection rubber, dieboards, steel rule and more.
New: BP Bond – Adhesive
Baumer hhs Corp. Booth 912
Whether folding carton, corrugated or print finishing, Baumer hhs has the solution that provides you and your customer the best value possible. From our PX1000 applicator heads that provide the most accurate, reliable and cost-effective cold glue dispensing in the folding carton industry to our new CorrBox system providing greater corrugate processing speeds using the same PX1000 cold glue application technology. No matter the application, Baumer hhs is your gluing and verification partner.
New: PX1000 cold glue applicator and GDX1000 cold glue verification sensor – faster line speeds more production. Check. Greater accuracy less waste and more production. Check. Less tailing provides cleaner operation and increased uptime and more production. Check. So, what are you waiting for? Check it out, the GDX1000 does. Every glue dot, line or dash is checked and evaluated by the GDX1000 cold glue verification sensor. It’s your final checkpoint that each carton goes out perfect.
Baysek Machines, Inc. Booth 821
Shear cut, fully automatically strip, accurately count & neatly stack, nick-free multiple-outs with one operator via an easy touch screen. Micro-flute through double wall, solid/thin board, foil & foam laminates and more. Large die format for excellent flexibility. Simple shapes to complex multi-outs and high-quality display work with no nicks/tags or angel hair, ready for shipping preparation upon machine exit, load after load. Reduce man power and increase finished product quality. Stack more, staff less.
Blanking Systems, Inc. Booth 413
Angle-Lock Upper & Lower Blanking Tool Components and Equipment
New: New products for 2023 EASYBLANK Frame System and components, Composite Jogger, Spot and Stripping Presser..
Bobst North America Inc. Booth 517
BOBST is a world leading supplier of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 14 production facilities in 8 countries and employs over 5,600 people around the world. BOBST has been providing world class machinery, services and technical expertise for over 125 years. Let us show you how to propel quality, accuracy and productivity in your packaging operations and so much more.
New: One of the main solutions at the show will be TooLink, which brings converting into the digital world. It is a platform that connects machines and tooling, bringing together the entire converting process to transform production flexibility, job turnaround times and overall productivity. TooLink offers a suite of IoT applications designed to give a complete picture of dies, recipes and job histories, empowering better decision-making and delivering increased control, automation and efficiency.
Capital Adhesives & Packaging Corp. Booth 915
Capital Adhesives provides solutions to your most demanding adhesive requirements. We offer hot and cold adhesives to assist in applications such as: folding carton, corrugated containers, fugitive (Peelable), bookbinding, packaging, poly/plastic bonding, labels, foam bonding, displays, web-press, set-up box, remoistenable, automotive, structural, lamination, specialty, litho lamination, foil lamination and microwaveable applications.
New: Capital Adhesives offers high-quality liquid and hot melt adhesives to meet demanding requirements in industries such as folding carton, corrugated containers, bookbinding, and more. Our commitment to the highest manufacturing standards and flexible manufacturing capabilities allows us to serve both small and large businesses with a range of packaging options. Our team of experts, from application specialists to in-house chemists, are always available to provide the support and care our customers deserve. Trust us as your expert partner for quality adhesives and high-performance technologies.
Carton Craft Supply Inc./Print Craft Supply, LLC Booth 617
Carton Craft Supply, Inc. is your supply partner for packaging and printing innovations. Stop by our booths to discuss the CITO Creasing System, HS CITO and ES CITO Steel Rule, Citoject F die ejection products, Cito PolyTop, Cito Makeready products, CITO Pertinax and CITO Solid Rubber Profiles. Our goal is to serve our customers by providing them with the latest technology, highest quality products and effective technical support with an emphasis on customer service.
New: CITO Polytop, CITOject F, CITO Solid Rubber Profiles, HS CITO Cutting and Creasing Rule, ES CITO Cutting and Creasing Rule, 1 mm and 1.4 mm medium hard cutting plates and CITO Ultimate Creasing Matrix.
CCM Die Supply Booth 509
One of the largest suppliers in the US for die making & die cutting components. Steel rule; ejection rubber; full range of profile/euro rubber (Sprint Rubber, etc); Perivo components (Quicklock, chase loaders, frames, resocell) for diecutting, stripping & blanking; Largest variety of matrix worldwide; die matte/mylar; thin plates (various hardnesses & thicknesses); toggles; box office platen cleaner; T-Rex air-assisted stripping unit; Vossen Profitape; flexi crease; cutting tool plastic components (storage bolts, centering blocks, etc)
New: SpeedX Rubber, Sprint Cell rubber, Clear VR500 Rubbering Assistant, Clear XPro Rubber Cutter/Plotter, Mito PlayMatrix automated matrix cutter; 10mm Lower Stripping pins; Sprint Balance Pro.
CITO-SYSTEM GmbH Booth 716
CITO-SYSTEM GmbH is a leading supplier in the graphic industry. Converters, diemakers and printers alike can draw on a comprehensive range of articles for diecutting, diemaking and offset printing. The portfolio includes creasing systems, makeready accessories, ejection material, stripping and blanking components as well as inline finishing systems and flexo cleaners. We combine high-quality products with many years of experience, intensive development work and excellent technical support. For top performance and optimum workflow.
New: Ejection material for flatbed / solid and corrugated board and rotary diecutting (CITO Polytop, CITOject F, CITO Cushion Crease, CITO D/5 and CITO D/5 Top, CITO BALANCE PROFILE), creasing matrix (CITO ULTIMATE, CITO BASICplus, CITO DYNAMIC, CITO PLAST), makeready material, accessories for diecutting and diemaking, blanking components, stripping accessories, measuring devices.
Converting Solutions Group Booth 701
This company was founded on the premise of helping die cutters with problems. We do this by working with the die cutter and die maker. We represent Bar Plate Mfg. and Diansuply as a technical sales representative. We also represent Creasestream creasing and folding equipment for the printers. My Press Needs are the die cutting presses we represent as well as their soft cut pads which give you zero makeready on clamshell presses We do press cleanings and patch leveling. If you have a problem, give us a call, we will find you the answer. We are also researching new technologies for the industry. Come to the booth and see what is new.
New: We will introduce the card creaser folder in our booth. You can also see a video of the rotary rule curver and straightener. We have this in the National Steel Rule lab in New Jersey, USA. We will also be introducing the ZERO MAT. This is an underlayment material that goes under your thin plate or cutting plate to level out the cutting on press. Stop by to see it and talk about it. There is a lot going on. Find out all about it.
Conway Machine, Inc. Booth 603
Conway manufactures the highest quality replacement parts for flatbed die cutters. We supply gripper bars, shells, grippers, chain, plates, chases, strip pins, stripping frames and more. We have been supplying the Packaging Industry for over 50 years.
New: Gripper bars for use in Bobst Expertcut and Spanthera die cutters; gripper bars for use in Bobst Mastercut die cutters.
CTI/CTE Booth 916
Bobst certified, one-stop tooling supplier. Products/Services include press ready tool sets, Emboss/Deboss, Foiling Dies, BRAILLE, Reverse Cut Plates, Press Modifications and on-site press training.
New: Ultra-Lite Embossing Dies – Our CNC milled Ultra-Lite emboss dies are manufactured using phenolic material. Phenolic is created when paper is mixed and placed under heat and pressure then filled with a synthetic resin. This creates an extremely durable material that is lightweight and economical.
Cutlite Penta S.r.l. Booth 820
Cutlite Penta has been designing and manufacturing laser systems for dieboards cutting over 25 years, with hundreds of systems sold all over the world; the laser cutting systems for flat dieboards and rotary shells are equipped with CO2 laser power from 750W to 3500W. Cutlite Penta guarantees excellent quality, high performances, productivity and competitiveness, developing and providing the most advanced technology, versatile tools (capacitive head for metal cutting, marking head etc.) and worldwide after-sales service.
New: The LTF DUO system fits every size for folding and corrugated cardboard for the flat-bed (3050Ã-1550 mm), plus all the diameters (from 177 up to 808 mm) and lengths (up to 3000mm) for rotary; it can be equipped with Coherent Rofin laser sources from 2000W up to 3500W. It represents the perfect investment for every size of die shop that aims for a maximum daily production of flatbed and rotary dies. Come see the newest technology available such as CP GREASE, CP DUST, CP MARK and CP CAM in action!
Delta ModTech Booth 803
For 40 years, Delta ModTech has been building innovative rotary die cutting machinery for the medical, pharmaceutical, label, security, packaging and cosmetic industries. Based on our unique modular-technology (ModTech), our systems reduce your risk with proven and adaptable platforms. As pioneers of servo motor driven web converting, our equipment is unmatched in ease-of-use, registration capabilities, tension control and process flexibility. All Delta ModTech machines are designed and manufactured in the USA.
New: Introducing the ultimate in process flexibility. The Crusader® FLEX- Machine comes complete and ready to perform a variety of processes. Fully loaded with options for manufactures who want to be confident in handling any project. Simply load your specifications and tooling. The top choice for the most successful contract converters in the world.
DFC Mfg. Group/Triangle Dies and Supplies Booth 402
Triangle Dies and Supplies is a full service steel rule cutting die manufacturer with production facilities in Illinois and Minnesota, USA. We are a company committed to having a positive impact on the environment and our customer’s bottom line by partnering with them to provide innovative solutions to meet their objectives in a timely, cost effective manner.
Diansuply, Inc. Booth 706
Diansuply, now manufacturing our own urethane ejectors, is a global supplier of closed and open cell rubber, urethane, foam, cork, specialty ejectors and waterjet services to the diemaking and diecutting industry. We have been dedicated to providing our industry quality products at a competitive price with unmatched customer service since 1949. Stop by our booth to learn more about our new and expanding product line and capabilities.
New: Diansuply recently began manufacturing their own urethane ejectors. Stop by our booth to see our two new flagship products. DS-3000 is a firm, versatile ejection product perfect for both rotary and flat dies. DS-75 is an extra firm, urethane-based alternative to our legacy product, T-75. Both products are available in a variety of colors.
ei3 Corporation Booth 624
ei3 is the leading provider of full-service IoT and AI solutions for machine builders and manufacturers since 1999. Our portfolio includes robust edge devices and sensors for secure connectivity and data collection, as well as no-code IoT applications and data science capabilities, all of which are offered‚ white labeled, making it easy and risk-free for machine builders to kick-start their digital transformation journey. Machine builders use our out-of-the-box apps and AI capabilities to reduce warranty costs and transform their aftermarket business. Meanwhile, machine owners benefit from enhanced productivity, efficiency, and quality, as well as minimized downtime, energy consumption, and waste, which ensures sustainable production. ei3’s solutions have been used in a wide range of industries, including printing, packaging and plastics.
New: ei3 is thrilled to introduce to the market a vendor-agnostic Tool Tracking feature. This empowers tool makers, machine owners and machine builders to track the status, usage and conditions of the tools being used in the equipment in real-time. Tool makers can optimize maintenance schedules, configure preemptive supply of consumables and replacement tools and save time and money. Machine owners can use the insights to improve asset and inventory management and integrate quality data to optimize production quality. Machine builders can optimize machine settings to prevent tool wear and tear and reduce costly downtimes and maintenance costs. ei3’s Tool Tracking applies data sharing best practices as defined by OMAC to maximize collaboration and ROI for mutual benefit across the machine builder, tool maker and user ecosystem while ensuring data security and privacy.
ELCEDE GmbH Booth 500
ELCEDE is your complete system supplier for laser cutting machines, milling machines for phenolic and steel plates, waterjets and rule processing equipment.
New: LASERMATE pro – the all new flatbed laser with magentic linear drives in all axes – fastest machine in the industry!
Essential Products Booth 506
We are the exclusive distributor of Apaulo Rotary boards which are extremely high in quality with a less than 1% return rate. We also distribute Birch and Maple boards as well as our proprietary steel PowerPlates and our Rayform products DuraPly, PolyCore and DuraCore. Our proprietary Consignment system is used by most of our customers, which is extremely powerful in tracking usage and restocks but is also very easy to use.
Essmann + Schaefer GmbH + Co. KG Booth 813
High precision cutting rules and accessories for the die cutting industry.
Eukalin Corp./Adhesives Specialists Inc. Booth 825
For more than 100 years, family owned and operated German adhesive manufacturer EUKALIN has been producing quality adhesives. With US based production, warehousing and sales and service personnel, EUKALIN is well suited to serve its customers. Using in-house R&D and versatile production, EUKALIN can deliver the adhesive solution you require for your folding carton and windowing applications.
New: New to the US market is EUKALIN 6600 series water based adhesive for carton and window gluing. Whether the carton is clay coated, poly-coated or aqueous coated, EUKALIN 6600 will bond to them and provide the fiber your customer requires. For digital applications, 6600 series can reduce your carton cost by eliminating the need to mask or provide knockouts improving production for digital and offset printed boxes.
Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Company Booth 707
Freeman is the largest supplier of dieboard and diemaking supplies in North America with 14 warehouses, including 2 in Canada. Stop by our booth to see our exclusive problem-solving die supply products, and let us show you what the Freeman team can do for you!
New: Freeman’s new, problem-solving, USA-made products include a complete line of non-Russian dieboards, like our highly successful 100% Poplar. Our growing line of superior ReBound® ejection rubber has solved problems on-press, providing 100% stripping and eliminating unwanted crush marks and wrinkling. Freeman and Manthei Wood Products teamed up to introduce the Stable-Pro™ maple rotary, offering tight ID tolerances. Our F-Bond Accelerator is a game-changer for rotary die rubbering, guaranteeing 100% instant bond with most cyanoacrylates.
Gietz-Vinfoil Americas Booth 525
Gietz-Vinfoil Americas represents two premium European foil transfer embellishment solutions in North America. Gietz hot foil stamping and embossing machines are in a class of their own providing the highest levels of quality and productivity. Vinfoil has developed a unique cold foil transfer solution with patented foil savings technology and automatic foil reel changing.
New: Gietz has recently introduced the Next Generation Machine Interface available on new FSA 1060 Foil Commanders. This intuitive icon-based software is easy to learn, provides preventative maintenance, remote diagnostics and is ready for Industry 4.0 connectivity. Vinfoil has introduced the Venusta mid-range cold transfer system which still offers foil savings compared to other systems and has a semi-automatic foil reel changing system for quick changeover times.
Golden Rule Technologies, LLC Booth 807
We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of CNC machines used in the diecutting and diemaking industry. We offer a full range of digital CNC routers for making flat steel rule dieboards, steel and phenolic counterplates, male and female strippers, make-ready, samplemaking, rubber cutting, embossing and 3D touch probing.
New: Delta LGT neo is our latest CNC Router. With a 5000rpm HSD Spindle and an advanced intuitive software, manufacturing flat steel rule dieboards, steel phenolic counters as well as male and female strippers is easier than ever. Closed, open, solid, soft, cork or foam up to 2 inches, Delta’s RBR neo is geared towards processing these types of materials. The third generation RBR neo comes with a powerful vacuum system that reliably holds down materials on the cutting surface.
Heidelberg USA, Inc. Booth 625
Meet with Heidelberg experts and discuss our range of products for the packaging printing segment, including our line of diecutters and Diana folder gluers. From administration to data handling, from prepress to printing to finishing, diecutting, foil stamping and gluing and even logistics–Heidelberg offers the perfect solution for all the process steps of folding carton production.
New: Information on the Mastermatrix 106 CSB, ahead of its official US Launch on June 8th. Come discover what this revolutionary machine featuring logistics and optical registration could do for your business! Discuss the range of diecutters and foil stampers with our specialists and find out more about the impressive range of Diana folder gluers and peripherals.
Hitek Equipment, Inc. Booth 905
Hitek is highlighting the following fast set-up equipment: BCM Transtech Die and Plate Storage Systems and CleanFlex Plate Cleaning System; Marumatsu Automatic Flat Bed Die Cutters, KT Semi-Automatic Platen Die Cutters; Lian Tiee Flexo Folder Gluers, Rotary Die Cutters and Printer Slotters; and Cavec MaxiBox Mini Jumbo Boxmaker.
New: The BCM – Quick Change Die Handling System. The system allows one operator to lift, move and mount even the heaviest dies on flatbed or rotary die cutters.
Hudson Cutting Booth 604
We supply a complete range of cutting pads and diecutting equipment including swing beam, traveling head, full head, receding head and high speed. Specialty abrasive disc cutting and envelope cutting systems including manual and fully automatic high speed die cutting systems specifically designed for use in clean room applications. The Fortuna range of premium splitting and skiving machines is suitable for use when splitting or skiving various materials including leather, man-made fibers, plastic and rubber. Specialists in the preparation of specimens from rubber and plastic materials for ASTM testing procedures. Hudson brings its 100+ years of machinery experience to a wide array of industrial cutting markets across an extensive range of industries existing today. Hudson has fostered intimate partnerships with technology leaders, including Sysco, Samco, USM, and Fortuna GmbH.
New: Hudson Cutting is proud to introduce a new partnership with CEI ZIPOR! CEI ZIPOR is a leading provider of waterjets and high frequency blade cutters specific to processing soft materials such as leather, rubber, foam and textiles.
IMPACK Packaging Booth 401
As the leader of packaging equipment design around folder-gluer lines, IMPACK provides packaging producers with the most innovative and reliable packaging solutions on the market. We are here to boost your productivity. Your custom solutions are our normal approach.
New: IMPACK presents its newest innovation, the INH Box Turner (patented), with advanced box turner technology. More compact than any other box turner on the market, it can turn the shingle 90°, turn the boxes 90°, keep the kicker count, accumulate boxes on their edge. We keep the shingle going straight to fit the packer line to your production layout.
IMPACT Converting & Systems Solutions Booth 600
Complete customized tooling sets for rotary and flat diecutting, stripping, blanking and creasing delivered with the combined legacy knowledge of Atlas, Midway and Bernal.
New: Atlas, a division of IMPACT, is introducing 3 new product/services: Bender, Atlas Performance Rule and Battleship Die.
International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) Booth 999
International trade association serving diecutters, diemakers and industry suppliers worldwide. IADD provides conferences, educational and training programs, print and electronic monthly magazine (The Cutting Edge), online technical Resource Library of 750+ technical articles, industry experts to answer technical questions (TechTeam), networking opportunities, regional and interest based chapter meetings, publications and training manuals, videos, recommended specifications, Can-Am Braille standards and more.
New: IADD has widely broadened its online reach and training offerings: Diecutting Academy Diecutting 101 and Diemaking 101 online courses, monthly 101 technical articles, streaming videos and online and in-person educational events. IADD.org has also undergone a massive redesign to feature an expansive technical Resource Library of 700+ articles, publications and videos with robust search capabilities and a Member Compass portal with access to your profile, event and payment information. At IADD, members get more.
Jeco Plastic Products Booth 923
Machine specific plastic printing pallets for all press and diecutting industry equipment, including pallets that flow between press and post-press operation.
Jonco Die Co. Inc. Booth 610
A leading manufacturer of steel rule cutting dies and related tooling. At Jonco, experience and innovation are used to create tooling to convert paperboard, corrugated paperboard, plastic and rubber products. Manufacturing steel rule cutting dies, creasing counters, stripping fixtures (conventional and dynamic) and AngleLock(TM) blanking tools. Jonco, an authorized provider of TopMatrix(TM) and TrimSaver(TM), manufactures corrugated rotary cutting dies with or without mechanical stripping. Jonco is an Inspirere Innovations member.
Koenig & Bauer Booth 725
Koenig & Bauer continues its high growth in post press equipment. We currently offer both flat bed and rotary die cutters along with a full line of folder gluers.
New: Koenig & Bauer introduces our latest high tech Die Cutter. The CutPRO Q 106 SB. This Die Cutter features our patented Cut2Print system along with a make ready free blanking system.
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems/MultiCam Booth 800
Visit us at booth #800 to discover our versatile digital finishing and CNC cutting solutions for a diverse range of applications and industries worldwide. Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems delivers robust digital cutting solutions for packaging, signage, display, and manufacturing markets. MultiCam provides innovative CNC cutting solutions, including routers, digital cutters, plasma, and waterjet machines.
Lasercomb GmbH Booth 2001
Lasercomb is internationally known as an innovative provider and supplier of system solutions for the packaging and diemaking industry. The company which launched a practical dieboard laser in the market already in the year 1973 – is currently focusing its activities on the development and production of modern, state of the art software and hardware solutions for packaging and display production and diemaking manufacturers.
New: Visit us in the Techshop to see the PTS, Rotary and Flatbed Laser.
LasX Industries, Inc. Booth 918
LasX is shaping the future of smart manufacturing. Through our unmatched combination of innovative laser technology and material processing expertise, we engineer intelligent laser-enabled equipment solutions and provide integrated on-demand contract manufacturing services for a variety of industries. We remain committed to helping all our customers maximize their investment by providing best-in-class service and support through our ClearCut® program. Our patented technology is currently accelerating manufacturing efficiency at more than 500 facilities around the world.
New: LasX’s SmartFinish™ configure-to-order equipment platform delivers an automated finishing solution for the packaging and commercial print industries. SmartFinish integrates into existing workflows to laser convert sheets or rolls of materials into finished folding cartons, boxes, and graphic arts products. Configure-to-order options include sheet, roll or sheet and roll input in multiple widths; the number of LPMs; laser power levels; automated print registration; automated finished part and waste separation; and robotic sorting and stacking modules.
Leary Co., W.H. Booth 724
Increased customer quality demands and shortened turnaround times require precise glue application and quality assurance solutions. Leary offers systems designed for your current and future needs. Choose from over 70 detection options – glue detection, mixed copy, pharmacode, flaps, cello, doubles, print inspection, Braille and more. Use Monet OS technology to shorten setup times, intuitively learn new make-readies, utilize improved detection tracking and ensure fail safe rejection – delivering 100% fit-for-use product.
New: iQ Status, Leary’s new visual management solution, monitors production output at all times to improve productivity. iQ Status notifies personnel of production counts, time to-run, downtime and other pertinent information vital to production – displayed on a large screen. Data displayed can be customized to include a complete range of information points. This solution is suitable as a management tool on production floors or in management office locations for real-time, on-the-spot production details.
Madern USA Inc. Booth 608
Madern is the leading supplier for rotary converting dies for the folding carton, liquid and tobacco packaging markets. From narrow to wide-web applications we design and manufacture top quality Crush Cut and Madern Pressure (scissor cut) cutting principles; solid,fully or partially segmented rotary dies and rotary embossing dies. Madern proudly serves the Americas with full tool manufacturing, product support and reconditioning capabilities from our ultra-modern facility in Apex, NC.
New: Madern is proud to announce the most technologically advanced rotary die system hitting the USA market, the RIRO 1650. With run speeds of 2000fpm and 5 minutes or less tool changeovers, this premium system is equipped with state-of-the-art RFID tool technology to program and save your tool setting for faster changeovers. In addition, advanced safeguards such as automatic web jam cutters and noise reduction enclosure. Madern can integrate this system into existing lines or customize it to your needs. Why get left behind with old technology when you can be the leader of the folding carton industry. Contact Madern now to help revolutionize your company.
Manthei Wood Products Booth 414
Manthei Wood Products manufactures high quality/durable rotary and flat dieboards in Wisconsin, using U.S. sourced hardwood veneers. Our processing technology and insourced veneer supply translates to outstanding value. Our rotary and flat dieboards are manufactured to exacting tolerances from the highest quality North American wood species, using top quality adhesives, coupled with outstanding manufacturing processes. Compliant with CARB and TSCA Title 6 regulations for hardwood plywood.
New: Manthei Wood Products is pleased to announce the next generation rotary dieboard, the StablePro. This rotary dieboard boasts responsibly forested North American Maple and refined manufacturing processes. This translates to a significant improvement in stability both in dimension and geometry.
Manufacturers Supplies Company Booth 909
Manufacturers Supplies Company specializes in the complete sales & service of precision cutting & converting technologies for a variety of industrial sectors. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO since 1907, MSC offers a comprehensive range of precision cutting & converting systems, placing great emphasis on application development, training & after sales support. Our vast range of technologies include: CNC digital cutting systems, flat bed, rotary & laser die cutting equipment, lathe slitters, slitters-rewinders, & specialty laminators.
New: The ATOM Flashcut CNC Digital Cutting Systems are the ideal solution for processing a wide range of die-ejection materials, including open/closed cell foams in soft-medium-firm densities, micro-cell urethanes, cork rubber & gum rubber. Why waterjet? The Flashcut is more economically viable in terms of capital investment and operating costs. In addition, the Flashcut can process self-adhesive materials without cutting the liner, and since the rubber is dry, it can be installed directly in the die.
Marbach America Inc. Booth 806
Marbach will be showcasing various products for the folding carton and corrugated industry – embossing and foil stamping technologies, high quality cutting dies, new technologies for blanking and stripping, along with diemaking supplies for the industry. But not only products, Marbach will also present digital solutions: The system solution CONNECT|M to track performance and bring it to the top.
New: For tooling, the newest innovations for blanking, stripping and foil stamping will be shown. In addition, the latest in consumable products will be introduced as well as our digital system solution CONNECT|M.
Monroe Rubber & Plastic, Inc. Booth 508
Monroe Rubber & Plastic is a leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high quality die ejection materials! A solution driven company with more than 28 years of formulating products for die ejection.
My Press Needs LLC Booth 513
No More Make-Ready – My Press Needs is the leader in “no more make-ready” clamshell press technology. Our diecutting experts will show you our innovative method of diecutting for individual substrates, which gives you a distinct competitive advantage. From our 20×26 Crest to the Crest 3M (63×123), we have the diecutters with the ROI you want. Plus, Dave Mussi, lead contract technician for MPN Services, will be on hand to answer service questions.
New: Revolutionizing diecutting – Our patent-pending Widemouth™ and Soft Cut™ technologies are re-defining how the industry diecuts rigid plastics and thicker substrates. See samples of materials cut using the Soft Cut System, which diecuts cold but provides the same edge quality as cutting with heat. Watch videos of Widemouth cutting multiple sheets of structural board like Falconboard® with one button push and an edge quality similar to tables. The results are “mass production” capabilities.
National Steel Rule Co. Booth 613
National Steel Rule offers the most comprehensive line of serrated and non-serrated rule for flat and rotary applications. Offering the world’s largest selection of rotary rules, National also provides many innovative products, such as: Zipper Rules, Wave Rules, Radius Gullet Combo rules, Counter Combo, New PERFormaX SRP/RRP perf rules, Bundle Breaker Perfs, Glue Flap Knives, Super Six, Extreme 9, Tru Fold Laser Crease, MicroTrak, Top 10, Duo-Score and our latest innovation, FlexScore.
New: National Steel Rule’s New PERFormaX SRP/RRP Rule is an innovative approach to perforating shelf ready/retail ready packaging. This unique, five item family of rules takes the mystery out of SRP perforation choice by creating hold strengths from 40-68%, handling virtually all stocks, providing package strengths that stand up to the stresses of transportation and handling, yet open easily, creating torn edges that look and feel superior. Now announcing: New PERFormaX 60 mm perf wheels, for use on Esko Kongsberg tables. Also announcing New FlexScore. This unique product solves many common scoring issues. It can be easily snapped onto our special laser crease base and is uniquely designed to produce a superior box that folds square, every time. During winter months, Flex-Score can effectively reduce the cracking conventional crease often causes. Significant cost savings are created by reduced down-time and less rejected material.
Pace Punches, Inc. Booth 501
Leading manufacturer of custom punches and standard punches for folding carton, corrugated and gasket industries, among other specialty markets.
Penta Box srl Booth 713
Penta Box is the biggest European producer of beech rotary dieboards and delivers its products all over 5 continents. The great advantage of Penta Box technology is to be able to concretely produce all the diameters from 6 11/16″ to 31 ½”, in all the different lengths up to 119″. The rotary shells are 100% beech made and can be delivered as natural or paper covered.
New: Penta Box introduces Prime, the high quality dieboard that features an excellent stability with the tightest possible tolerances on inner diameter. Prime is designed to meet the today high efficiency demand of the market on the 19 3/16″ rotary dies: it’s produced with 11 layers of pure European beech, with no joints on surface up to 120′ length. Moreover, Prime is available with paper covering for an even higher moisture protection.
Richly Top Automation Limited Booth 407
UltraBender, produced by Richly Top, is known worldwide for state-of-the-art auto rule bending machines featuring high precision and high reliability. UltraBender machines offer basic functions including bending, notching, cutting, lipping, perforating, broaching and nicking and advanced functions including side broaching, cut-crease, micro-perforation, dove tails and many more. There are also peripheral modules to bring the machines to full automation, such as an auto-collector, auto-coiler and network communication, configured as the UltraBender PRO Automation System.
New: In addition to the UltraBender PRO and ECO, UltraBender will introduce the MEZZO series at Odyssey. MEZZO is the new series in between the PRO and the ECO lines, with the PRO line moving further towards full automation. UltraBender will demonstrate the latest technology for quad-broaching on the PRO and will also show the network function between machines and remote computers (even a laptop) to dispatch jobs to the machines, to allow the machines to run overnight, unattended.
Rollem Int’l Booth 418
Rollem celebrates its 60th Anniversary as a leader in Finishing Solutions including our XY Slit, Score and Perforating systems, our Slipstream Card Converting system and the Insignia Series of Sheet-fed Flexo-magnetic Die-Cutters. Insignia is a feature packed machine, designed for ease of operation on short to long runs with faster turnarounds. These systems are ideal for packaging, folding cartons, promotional products, garment or industrial tags, decals, shaped direct mail, photo products, pocket folders and more.
New: Rollem’s inaugural year at the Odyssey event will feature live demonstrations on the Insignia6 Die-Cutter. The 20×20″ format includes die-cutting, kiss-cutting, creasing, perforating, embossing, hole punching and automated matrix removal, plus a choice of three delivery options. Meet our Insignia team for your personal demonstration. Learn about Insignia’s flexible die tooling – how the dies are designed, ordered and applied. Available in four sizes to compliment all press sizes. This feature-packed system is proudly Made in the U.S.A.
SDS AUTOMATION Booth 417
SDS Automation, the creator of the world’s first automated steel rule bending machine, changed how diemakers produce steel rule cutting dies. The EasyBender first introduced to the world in 1993, has now sold over 1,900 machines. 30 years later, we are still developing new machines to meet the evolving needs of diemakers today. SDS has a technical staff of 10 highly trained professionals ready to support your team, enabling SDS to provide the resources and expertise, to ensure you keep your EasyBender equipment producing quality steel rule dies daily. Our new facility in Thornton, CO purchased in 2022, has expanded our footprint in the United States, now with over
25,000 square feet of office/warehouse space. This expansion allows SDS to better house stock machines and expand our Parts and Tool Sharpening Departments to maximize our service and commitment to you.
New: SDS Automation is proud to present the next generation of the EasyBender, the EasyBender G6 and G6-Pro, with new looks, features and the same reliability the industry has expected from the EasyBender series. Come and join us during Odyssey 2023 in booth 417 and the Techshop. We look forward to sharing how the G6 series can once again push your steel rule die production to the next level.
SDS Japan Co., Ltd. Booth 802
SDS Japan is a provider of diemaking equipment, including the CombiPro. It is a company dealing with benders for die cutting, laser machine, face plate processing machine, software fair etc.
New: Stable Board – This is a compression board to replace the existing die board plywood. In Japan, it is already being sold to die makers. It plans to show its first demonstration in the US market.
Serviform America Booth 717
Serviform America is a joint venture established to supply excellence in service and parts for the North American market. A team of five factory trained technicians stand ready to address your service, preventative maintenance and training needs. No other manufacturer supplying machinery for die making has made a stronger financial commitment to the North American market. With technicians in Denver, CO, Elkhart, IN, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC, Swanton, OH and Kansas City, MO, USA, we stand ready to be there when you need us.
New: Come see the new Serviform RotaPro rotary bender and processor and the new Linea high-speed flat bender and processor for 2/3/4 PT rule. Network these machines with your other Serviform benders to operate all these functions without adding an operator. Finally, the North American debut of the Serviform Rubbot 2100 automatic rubbering machine for dies up to 2.1 meters and the Cutlite Penta LTF Duo Combo Laser with special features never shown before.
Serviform Booth 816
Serviform was established to provide innovative machines, computerized systems and solutions to the die cutting and die making industries. Serviform America is a joint venture established to supply excellence in service and parts for the North American market. A team of five factory trained technicians stand ready to address your service, preventative maintenance and training needs. No other manufacturer supplying machinery for die making has made a stronger financial commitment to the North American market. With technicians in Denver, CO, Elkhart, IN, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC, Swanton, OH and Kansas City, MO, USA, we stand ready to be there when you need us. Come see us and have an espresso!
New: Come see the new Serviform RotaPro rotary bender and processor and the new Linea high-speed flat bender and processor for 2/3/4 PT rule. Network these machines with your other Serviform benders to operate all these functions without adding an operator. Finally, the North American debut of the Serviform Rubbot 2100 automatic rubbering machine for dies up to 2.1 meters.
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. Booth 601
We offer the industry’s best flat and rotary cutting dies. We achieve superior performance by utilizing cutting edge technology, the latest materials, quality craftsmanship and understanding your machine’s capabilities. We offer a full line of services from training and consulting to delivery and diagnosis of your machine’s problems. We help improve your bottom line. Our dies feature The US Patented “TopMatrix” ejection system. (Pub. No: US20100300255AI). With our Customer Service you will achieve “Clear Cut Results.”
New: “Fracture Guard” helps to eliminate the fracturing that occurs on the inside liner when creasing on both flat and rotary cutting dies. This product cushions both sides of the crease and provides a layer of protection on top that allows the inside liner to slide over its surface as it flexes. “Fracture Guard” can be added to any new die purchased but is also available by the box for in-plant application on existing cutting dies.
Universal Engraving, Inc. – A UEI Group Company Booth 512
Universal Engraving, Inc. – UEI® Group Company, a worldwide leading manufacturer of engraved dies and tooling for the hot stamping and embossing industry, will showcase our commitment to excellence, innovation, high-quality and precision manufacturing. On display, will be our copper and brass engraved dies, inline embossing dies, Unifraxion® dies, as well as, our full rotary line of products. UEI® will also demonstrate our innovative and patented UniLock-Up® System and SpeedChase® in the Techshop.
New: The SpeedChase® provides quick job changeover, easy lock-up, lower overall job cost, increased speeds and improves overall job efficiency. New Unifraxion® Patterns: UEI PixelEtch™ – spectacular new effect for foil stamping.
Valco Melton Booth 403
Valco Melton is one of the world’s leading suppliers of adhesive application and quality assurance equipment. We specialize in the manufacturing, packaging and sealing of items such as corrugated boxes, cartons, books, bags, and pharmaceutical products across the corrugated, packaging,envelope, folding carton, print finishing, nonwovens, tissue/corewinding, wood, automotive, product assembly, textile, coating, laminating and bag manufacturing industries. With world headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Valco Melton is present in over 76 countries across the globe.
Wagner Die Supply, Inc. Booth 700
Steel rule die supplies and diecutting supplies. Featuring punches, steel rule, ejection material, tools, adhesives, creasing matrix, makeready items, stripping and blanking supplies. Manufacturer of Henderson Storage Systems for rotary dies, flat dies, printing plates and flexo ink. Wagner Die Supply has been manufacturing punches and serving the Steel Rule Die Industry since 1947.
New: Henderson Storage Sections for use with existing warehouse/pallet shelving. Ink Storage Units.