International Cutting Die

What International Cutting Die does

International Cutting Die (ICD) is a US-based precision rotary die manufacturer, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Melrose Park, Illinois. ICD designs and builds tungsten-carbide and powdered metal rotary tooling for high-speed wide web converting operations, holding US Patent 11,292,146 B2 covering its Anti-Bounce Technology. The company operates a 42,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility and solid-die repair service centers in both Europe and North America.

ICD's product portfolio spans solid dies (RD90 through RD300 series, Challenger, Material Movement, High Speed Wide Web), flexible dies (SmartFlex, Prime, UltraFilm, Dura, GoldLine, MicroBlade), magnetic cylinders, rotary anvils, print cylinders and sleeves, and RotoRepel™ performance coatings. Its two core technical differentiators are the Anti-Bounce pressure-cylinder repositioning system and Laser-Driven Bounce Detection, which identifies die-anvil separation in under 0.25 seconds and auto-lifts the die to prevent damage while recording QA data. Tungsten-carbide dies deliver approximately 100 million clean cuts at ±0.0005 in. tolerances, against roughly 40 million for conventional tool steel. ICD serves nonwovens (primary), labels, flexible packaging, and medical-products converters, and produced N95 facemask die stations during the 2020 COVID supply surge.

The company runs a B2B industrial equipment model with quote-based pricing and earns revenue from new-die sales, die rebuilding and repair (priced 50-65% below new-die cost), product evaluation services, and custom rotary-die design with maximum widths of 50 inches and overall die lengths up to 125 inches. Distribution is via direct sales, an online contact portal, and the dual-region service-center network. In 2024 ICD was acquired by Maxcess, joining a portfolio of converting-industry brands (RotoMetrics, Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, WEBEX, Valley Roller); ICD now operates as a Maxcess brand while retaining its product identity and service operations.

Name

International Cutting Die

Legal name

International Cutting Die

Website

https://icd-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Cutting Die (ICD) is a precision rotary die manufacturer specializing in tungsten-carbide tooling for high-speed web converting, serving nonwovens, labels, packaging, and medical-products converters. Operates as a Maxcess brand following the 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rotary Die Manufacturing

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL)

Keywords

• Rotary die manufacturing
• Tungsten carbide tooling
• Web converting solutions
• Die cutting equipment
• Flexible die tooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Melrose Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

International Cutting Die (ICD) designs, manufactures, and services precision rotary dies—both solid and flexible—using tungsten-carbide and powdered metal materials for high-speed wide web converting operations. The company supplies custom-engineered dies plus magnetic cylinders, rotary anvils, print cylinders/sleeves, and performance coatings (RotoRepel™) to nonwovens, labels, packaging, and medical products converters. Complementary services include die rebuilding/repair, quality assurance, product evaluation, and custom die design.

Product overview

International Cutting Die (ICD), a Maxcess brand, is a precision rotary die manufacturer specializing in tungsten-carbide and powdered metal rotary tooling solutions for the converting industry. The product portfolio includes Solid Dies (RD90 through RD300 series, Challenger, Material Movement Dies, and High Speed Wide Web Dies), Flexible Dies (SmartFlex Series, Prime Series, UltraFilm, Dura Series, GoldLine Special, MicroBlade), Magnetic Cylinders, Rotary Anvils, Print Cylinders and Sleeves, and Performance Coatings (RotoRepel™). ICD's key technological differentiators are patented Anti-Bounce Technology and Laser-Driven Bounce Detection, which protect tooling from catastrophic damage during high-speed operations. The company also offers comprehensive services including Die Rebuilding & Repair (50-65% cost savings), Die Quality Assurance & Compliance, Die Product Evaluation with reverse engineering, and Custom Rotary Die Design. ICD serves nonwovens, labels, packaging, and medical products industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RD90 Solid Die Rotary solid die for high-precision cutting applications in wide web converting operations.
• RD90M Solid Die Rotary solid die variant optimized for specific material processing requirements.
• RD100 Solid Die Rotary solid die designed for wide web applications requiring extended die lengths.
• RD200 Solid Die Rotary solid die for high-speed wide web converting with enhanced durability.
• RD250 Solid Die Rotary solid die with increased roll diameter support for demanding applications.
• RD300 Solid Die Premium rotary solid die with maximum roll diameter capacity for heavy-duty converting.
• Challenger Solid Die Solid die offering optimized performance-to-cost ratio for specific converting applications.
• Material Movement Dies Specialized rotary dies designed for material movement and handling in converting processes.
• High Speed Wide Web Solid Dies Premium solid dies engineered for maximum width (up to 50") and speed capability in nonwoven and other demanding web applications.
• SmartFlex Series Flexible Dies Flexible die series offering adaptability for varied cutting patterns and applications.
• Prime Series Flexible Dies Premium flexible die series delivering high precision for demanding label and packaging applications.
• UltraFilm Flexible Dies Flexible dies optimized for ultra-thin film applications requiring intricate patterns.
• Dura Series Flexible Dies Durable flexible dies designed for extended cut life in challenging applications.
• GoldLine Special Thin Film Flexible Dies Specialized flexible dies for thin film applications requiring exceptional precision and clean cuts.
• MicroBlade Flexible Dies Flexible dies featuring micro-blade spacing for intricate patterns and fine cutting requirements.
• Magnetic Cylinders Magnetic cylinder systems for quick-change rotary die mounting and operation.
• Rotary Anvils Rotary anvil components that work with ICD's rotary die systems for precision cutting.
• Print Cylinders Print cylinder solutions for printing applications integrated with rotary die operations.
• Print Sleeves Print sleeve products for flexible printing on rotary equipment.
• RotoRepel™ & RotoRepel™ RX Performance Coatings Performance coatings applied to rotary dies to enhance release properties and extend tool life.
• Die Rebuilding & Repair Service Die restoration service that resharpens blades, re-calibrates tolerances, and adds patented Anti-Bounce upgrades, saving 50-65% versus buying new dies.
• Die Quality Assurance & Compliance Service Precision measurement and verification services ensuring dies meet exacting specifications before and after installation, using patented detection systems.
• Die Product Evaluation Service Laser diagnostics service that uncovers wear, run-out, and bounce events, delivering PDF reports, ISO-ready calibration certificates, and CAD models for reverse engineering.
• Custom Rotary Die Design Service Custom engineering service integrating proven design principles, sensor readiness, and materials engineering to produce precision dies built for specific applications with max widths up to 50", roll diameters up to 26", and overall die lengths up to 125".

Quantifiable outcome

• Tungsten-carbide dies achieve approximately 100M clean cuts vs. 40M for tool steel
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mark Andy: Mark Andy is a leading manufacturer of narrow-web flexographic printing presses and converting equipment for labels and packaging. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same converter customers, with die-cutting as part of an integrated press offering rather than a standalone die product.
• BOBST: BOBST is a global supplier of equipment and services for the packaging and label industries, including web-fed presses and inline die-cutting systems. Comparable to ICD as a much larger incumbent in the same converting ecosystem, though BOBST focuses on full press lines rather than standalone rotary dies.

Direct peers

• Atlas Die LLC: Atlas Die manufactures precision rotary and flatbed dies, flexible dies, and steel rule dies for the label, packaging, and converting industries. Directly comparable to ICD across solid and flexible die product lines serving the same converter customer base.
• Channeled Resources Group: Channeled Resources Group manufactures precision rotary dies, flexible dies, and related converting consumables including release liners and tapes. Comparable to ICD across die products and adjacent converter consumables serving nonwovens, labels, and packaging.
• Spartanics: Spartanics produces precision die-cutting, laser-cutting, and digital finishing systems for label and packaging converters. Comparable to ICD because it serves the same converting customers with cutting solutions, though its primary focus is on complete cutting systems rather than consumable dies.
• Kocher + Beck USA: Kocher + Beck manufactures rotary dies, flexible dies, and magnetic cylinders for the label, packaging, and nonwovens converting markets. Closely comparable to ICD's solid-die and flexible-die product lines, especially for label and tag applications.
• Wilson Manufacturing: Wilson Manufacturing produces precision rotary dies and flexible dies for the label, tag, and packaging converting industries. Directly comparable to ICD's flexible-die and solid-die product lines with overlapping customer applications.
• RotoMetrics: RotoMetrics is the largest global manufacturer of rotary dies, flexible dies, and anvils, and is a sister Maxcess brand. It is the most directly comparable competitor to ICD given identical product category, customer base (nonwovens, labels, packaging), and now shared corporate parent.

Regional players

• Tsukatani Hamono Mfg. Tsukatani is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial blades, knives, and precision cutting tooling including rotary die components. Comparable as a regional competitor in specialty converting tooling, primarily serving the Asian converting market.

Emerging players

• Karlville Development: Karlville supplies shrink-sleeve, coating, and converting machinery to flexible packaging converters. Comparable as an emerging player in narrow-web and shrink-sleeve converting tooling and equipment, intersecting with ICD's flexible-packaging and label customer segments.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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