Dicar Inc.
Dicar Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer, founded 1969, of durable urethane diecutting components—anvil blankets, wheels, anvil systems, and platen pads—for corrugated box plants and OEM machinery builders worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersPine Brook, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dicar Inc. does
Dicar Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1969 in New Jersey that produces durable urethane components for the corrugated packaging converting industry. Its product line is anchored by the Anvilok® soft anvil rotary diecutting blankets (A2, A5, A8 series), the Equalizer® G4 anvil system with patented Snap Sleeve split bearing design, AnviLatch™ ergonomic cover mounting, Crushless® and Lead Edge Feed Wheels, creasers, pull/transfer rolls, platen pads, and specialty items such as SpeedStrap™ magnetic pull bands and replacement wheels for Geo. Martin Scrubber and MHI EVOL machines. Operations are run from two US manufacturing sites (Pine Brook, NJ and Tomball, TX), a technical center in Pittsburgh, and a European sales distribution subsidiary (Dicar B.V.) in Drachten, the Netherlands.
Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of consumable replacement components—anvil covers, wheels, pads, and anvil systems—priced via direct field sales or unit pricing through the online Dicar Store. The company also derives professional-services revenue from Dicar Consulting Worldwide (technical training and troubleshooting) and, since a 2022 sales agreement with CleanPrint USA, distributes Evolution BioClean ink-system cleaning and Evolution Starch Off starch-removal products in the US. Go-to-market combines an enterprise field-sales motion staffed by regional Technical Sales and Service Representatives across North America with a network of international distributors covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, plus 24/7 e-commerce.
Customer segments are primarily corrugated box manufacturers and OEM machinery builders in the corrugated converting industry, with folding carton converters as a secondary vertical. Dicar reports 2,000+ Equalizer units in operation worldwide and 50+ years of continuous operation. The company remains under founding-family ownership (Warll and Kirkpatrick families) with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public-market ownership, and no public revenue figures.
Dicar Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dicar Inc.
- Legal name
- Dicar, Inc.
- Website
- https://dicar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Dicar Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer, founded 1969, of durable urethane diecutting components—anvil blankets, wheels, anvil systems, and platen pads—for corrugated box plants and OEM machinery builders worldwide.
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- akta.pro rank
Dicar Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Corrugated Packaging Equipment
- NAICS
- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)
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Where Dicar Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pine Brook
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Dicar Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Urethane Component Sales: Sale of durable urethane components including Anvilok diecutting blankets, wheels, creasers, and specialty items. Products are sold directly through regional representatives and via the online Dicar Store.
- Dicar Consulting Services: Technical consulting, training, and troubleshooting services provided by Dicar's die experts worldwide to help box plants enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- CleanPrint Products Distribution: Distribution of Evolution BioClean and Evolution Starch Off systems and supplies through CleanPrint USA partnership.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing through online store |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dicar Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dicar manufactures and sells durable urethane components for the corrugated packaging industry, including Anvilok soft anvil rotary diecutting blankets, Equalizer G4 anvil systems, urethane wheels, creasers, platen pads, magnetic pull bands, and other specialty converting consumables. The company also distributes CleanPrint USA's Evolution BioClean ink-cleaning and Starch Off corrugator-cleaning systems and offers technical consulting, training, and troubleshooting services through its die experts.
Product overview
Dicar Inc. is a manufacturer of durable urethane components for the corrugated packaging industry, offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered around diecutting solutions. The core product line includes the Anvilok® series rotary diecutting blankets (A2, A5, A8) as the flagship offering, complemented by the AnviLatch™ ergonomic mounting system and the Equalizer® G4 anvil system with patented Snap Sleeve technology. The company also produces wheels and rollers (Lead Edge Feed Wheels, Crushless® Wheels, Creasers, Pull Rolls, Transfer Rolls), specialty items (SpeedStrap™ magnetic pull bands, Magnetic Scratch Pads™, replacement wheels for Geo. Martin Scrubber and MHI EVOL machines), and anvil system components. Through a partnership with CleanPrint USA, Dicar also distributes Evolution BioClean ink cleaning systems and Evolution Starch Off products for corrugator maintenance. Products are primarily manufactured in the USA (New Jersey and Texas facilities) and sold globally through a network of technical sales representatives.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Anvilok: World leading soft anvil rotary diecutting blankets/covers for the corrugated packaging industry. Series include A2, A2R, A2W, A5, A8.
- AnviLatch
- Equalizer
- Crushless
- SpeedStrap
- Snap Sleeve
- CleanPrint
- Anvilok III
Products and services
- Anvilok Series Rotary Diecutting Blankets (A2, A2R, A2W, A5, A8) World-leading soft anvil rotary diecutting blankets made from proprietary self-healing urethane, available in A2/A2R/A2W, A5, and A8 series for different diecutting applications; sold to corrugated converters and OEMs globally.
- Equalizer G4 Anvil System Anvil system that constantly compensates for anvil wear by allowing the anvil to be driven by the cutting die; the G4 version features the patented Snap Sleeve split bearing design for easier mounting and thermal expansion accommodation; over 2,000 units in operation worldwide.
- AnviLatch Ergonomic Anvil Cover Mounting System Ergonomic anvil cover mounting technology that eliminates the need for mallets or hammers when mounting or rotating anvil covers on die drums; includes safety guard and gripper bars.
- Crushless Wheels, Lead Edge Feed Wheels, Creasers, Pull Rolls, and Transfer Rolls Urethane wheels and creasing components used in corrugated converting lines for sheet feeding, control, and creasing operations, including Crushless specialty wheels that minimize crushing during the corrugating process.
- SpeedStrap Magnetic Pull Bands Reusable boltless magnetic pull bands for printing and diecutting that maximize sheet control through stations, enhance registration, and reduce jams.
- Magnetic Scratch Pads Self-healing urethane work surfaces with magnetic backing that protect countertops and tools from scratches and cuts during diecutting operations.
- Geo. Martin Scrubber and MHI EVOL Counter-Ejector Replacement Wheels Wrap-on design replacement wheels for Geo. Martin Scrubber machines and MHI EVOL machines (available in solid and Crushless styles with dual high-precision 606zz bearings), meeting or exceeding OEM specifications.
- Dicar Platen Pads Urethane cutting pads specifically engineered for platen and clamshell diecutters; eliminate metal-to-metal contact, reduce tooling costs, provide cleaner die-cuts, and increase cutting knife and creasing rule life.
- EMBA Die Cut Bearing Upgrade Bearing upgrade kit that brings Equalizer G4 Snap Sleeve split bearing design benefits to Emba diecutting stations installed in corrugated converting lines.
- Anvilok III Glue Lap / Hand Hold System Anvil cover system designed for glue lap and hand hold applications in corrugated converting.
- Evolution BioClean Ink System Cleaning System Patented ink system cleaning system using a biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-hazardous water-based enzyme formulation that flushes and cleans entire ink systems, pumps, anilox rolls, and doctor blades in 2–4 minute wash cycles.
- Evolution Starch Off Starch Removal System Patent-pending starch removal system using optimized biodegradable enzymes that break through and melt dried and gelled starch buildup from corrugator components without scraping.
- Doctor Blades and Main Mount Bars Blade components used in printing and coating operations for the corrugated industry, and mounting bars used for anvil and die system installations.
- Dicar Consulting Worldwide Technical consulting, training, and troubleshooting services delivered by Dicar's die experts worldwide to help corrugated box plants enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality across diecutting and converting operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Equalizer G4 with Snap Sleeve technology provides maximum die-cut size stability and reduces wear on anvil covers and cutting dies
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Dicar Inc.
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Dicar Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Dicar Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CleanPrint USAcoreDicar entered a sales agreement with CleanPrint USA to be a US supplier of Evolution BioClean and Evolution Starch Off systems and supplies. These products address ink system cleaning and starch removal challenges in the corrugated industry. BioClean is a patented system that cleans entire ink systems in 2-4 minutes, while Starch Off patent-pending system eliminates the need to scrape dried starch from corrugator components.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dicar Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Flexo Concepts: Manufacturer of flexographic pressroom consumables including doctor blades, anilox rolls, and urethane components for printing/converting applications. Closely comparable to Dicar in producing urethane-based specialty components for print and converting environments.
- Independent Machine Company: Manufacturer of corrugated and folding carton converting equipment, including diecutters and slitter/scorers. Comparable to Dicar in serving the same corrugated packaging value chain with complementary offerings.
- EMBA Machinery: Swedish manufacturer of corrugated converting machinery, including diecutters and ancillary equipment. Dicar produces the Emba Die Cut Bearing Upgrade for EMBA machinery, indicating a customer-overlap relationship and direct exposure to the same corrugated OEM channel.
- Argonics: Manufacturer of polyurethane (urethane) components including wear liners, sheets, and custom-molded urethane parts for industrial applications. Directly comparable as a urethane products manufacturer serving industrial OEM and converter customers.
- Container Graphics (CGI): Manufacturer of rotary cutting dies, diecutting supplies, and ancillary consumables for the corrugated packaging industry. Closely aligned with Dicar in serving box plants and OEMs with specialty diecutting products.
Broad incumbents
- BOBST: Swiss-headquartered global leader in packaging equipment and services, including corrugated converting and folding carton machinery. Much larger incumbent with overlapping customer base; competes at the equipment-system level rather than component level.
- Fosber: Italian-headquartered global leader in corrugating machinery for the manufacture of corrugated board. Serves the same end customers (corrugated box plants) as Dicar but at the full-line equipment level rather than specialty urethane components.
- BW Papersystems: Major global manufacturer of corrugated converting equipment, formerly including MarquipWardUnited. Operates broadly across the corrugated value chain, with overlapping customer base to Dicar across box plants and OEMs, but at much larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Dicar Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Dicar Inc. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Dicar Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dicar Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Dicar Inc.
What does Dicar Inc. do?
Dicar manufactures and sells durable urethane components for the corrugated packaging industry, including Anvilok soft anvil rotary diecutting blankets, Equalizer G4 anvil systems, urethane wheels, creasers, platen pads, magnetic pull bands, and other specialty converting consumables. The company also distributes CleanPrint USA's Evolution BioClean ink-cleaning and Starch Off corrugator-cleaning systems and offers technical consulting, training, and troubleshooting services through its die experts.
Is Dicar Inc. a public or private company?
Dicar Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Dicar Inc. founded?
Dicar Inc. was founded in 1969. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Dicar Inc. based?
Dicar Inc. is headquartered in Pine Brook, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dicar Inc. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Urethane Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are dicar Consulting Services and cleanPrint Products Distribution.
Who are Dicar Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Flexo Concepts, Independent Machine Company, EMBA Machinery, Argonics and Container Graphics (CGI). Broad incumbents are BOBST, Fosber and BW Papersystems.
Does Dicar Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dicar Inc..
What industry is Dicar Inc. in?
Dicar Inc.'s product category is Corrugated Packaging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAAAC, Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems). Its NAICS code is 326 and its SIC code is 3080.