Lasercomb Group

What Lasercomb Group does

Lasercomb Group is a UK-based manufacturer of press-ready die tooling, foiling dies, embossing tools, and laser-engraved tooling for the print and packaging industries. Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Lasercomb US and Oscar Friedheim (the UK and Ireland agent for BOBST), the company is headquartered at a Redditch manufacturing site with approximately 80 employees and operates as a subsidiary of the Arden Group following a July 2024 acquisition that combined it with Arden Dies and Arden Engraving to form the largest die-maker in the UK.

The product portfolio centres on two categories: Die Tooling (cutting dies, counter matrix, stripping tools, blanking tools, New Wave dies and plates, reverse score plates, shim cutting dies, and single-pass embossing systems) and Foiling and Embossing (flat and fluted foiling dies, textured dies with a 150+ pattern library, embossing and debossing tools, laser engraving, force plates, thin plate systems, and Braille embossing). Supporting these are consumables ranges for die, foil/embossing, and machine maintenance. Underlying capabilities span laser engraving (one of the first European adopters), CNC machining, photo-etching, and hand engraving, supported by proprietary systems including the exclusive Fast Fit Embossing System, Time Saver thin plate system, and Pinpoint stripping range.

Lasercomb earns revenue primarily from one-off bespoke tooling orders (custom cutting dies, foiling dies, embossing tools, stripping and blanking tools engineered to customer specifications), engraving services, and consumables replenishment. Pricing is predominantly quote-based (Price on Application), with go-to-market executed through a dedicated direct technical sales team serving enterprise customers from small and medium converters through multi-site, 24/7 facilities across the UK, Europe, and internationally. The customer base spans folding carton manufacturers (primary segment), corrugated, litho-laminate, greetings card, label, PCB, and gasket producers, with named clients in FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, beverage, confectionery, and publishing sectors. Bobst certified die-maker status (January 2024) and ongoing participation in the Made Smarter Digital Transformation Programme (2025) anchor its technical and quality positioning.

Name

Lasercomb Group

Legal name

Lasercomb Dies Ltd

Website

https://lasercomb-dies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lasercomb Group is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke cutting dies, foiling dies, embossing tools, and laser-engraved tooling for folding carton, corrugated, label, and packaging converters serving FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, beverage, and publishing brands across the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Die Tooling and Print Finishing Equipment

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAKAN

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Labels, Sleeves & Packaging Printing

SECONDARYIMALAKAM

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Labels, Sleeves & Packaging Printing

Keywords

• Die tooling
• Embossing tools
• Hot foil stamping
• Print finishing dies
• Packaging tooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Redditch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Die Tooling and Press Ready Systems: Design and manufacture of bespoke cutting dies, foiling dies, embossing tools, stripping tools, blanking tools, and other press-ready tooling systems tailored to customer exact specifications for the print and packaging industries.
2. Consumable Products: Sale of die consumables (rule pullers, nicking discs, pins and rings, anti-static tape), foil and embossing consumables (heat bonding tape, presspahn, blankets), and machine consumables (stripper bars, thin cutting plates, stripping frames).
3. Engraving Services: Laser engraving, CNC engraving, photo-etching, and hand engraving services for dies and tools used in foiling, embossing, and cutting applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lasercomb Group designs and manufactures bespoke press-ready die tooling systems, cutting dies, foiling dies, embossing tools, stripping tools, and Braille embossing solutions for the print and packaging industries. The company also provides laser engraving, CNC engraving, photo-etching, and hand engraving services, and supplies related consumables for die, foil/embossing, and machine applications.

Product overview

Lasercomb Group is a die-making and engraving company specializing in press-ready tooling systems for the print and packaging industries. The company operates as part of the Arden Group following acquisition in 2024 and is the largest die-maker in the UK. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: Die Tooling (including cutting dies, stripping tools, counter matrix, blanking tools, New Wave dies & plates, reverse score plates, shim cutting dies, Braille embossing, and single pass embossing systems) and Foiling & Embossing (encompassing flat and fluted foiling dies, textured dies, embossing and debossing tools, laser engraving, force plates, and thin plate systems). Supporting these core products are comprehensive consumables ranges for die tooling, foil and embossing, and machine maintenance. The company is BOBST certified and serves the folding carton, corrugated, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, beverage, and confectionery sectors. Founded in 1984, Lasercomb celebrated 40 years in business in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cutting Dies Precision-made die tooling for cutting and creasing presses, designed to minimize make-ready times and maximize machine speeds. Available as standard Lasercomb Cutting Dies and broached dies.
• Stripping Tools Comprehensive range of stripping tools including Conventional, Pinpoint, Pinpoint Plus, and Pinpoint Excel systems, designed to reduce or eliminate under-action pins and minimize make-ready times.
• Counter Matrix Counter matrix systems manufactured to highest tolerance for maximizing on-press performance and consistent high-quality creasing, available in Pertinax and Brass materials with pre-mounting services.
• Blanking Tools Unique blank separating systems including Easy-Grid, Laser-Grid, Wire-Grid, Outrigger-Grid, Flexi-frame, and Light top blanker for minimizing on-press make-ready times.
• New Wave Dies & Plates Evolution in flat-bed die tooling combining high precision cutting die and CNC machined steel plate for sheet-fed converters, delivering improved production speeds and enhanced finished product quality.
• Reverse Score Plates Developed for tamper-evident packaging with secure opening devices, machined in 50 Rockwell steel for longevity and capable of incorporating crease channels.
• Shim Cutting Dies Unique system enabling highly detailed designs to be cut accurately. Chemically etched and CNC machined for precision cutting, pre-mounted on dedicated blocks.
• Die & Single Pass Embossing (Fast Fit) Fast Fit Embossing System exclusive to Lasercomb Group combining embossing within a cutting die for single pass production, reducing two-pass operations to one.
• Braille Embossing Systems Class-leading Braille tooling solutions including Fast-fit, Slide-fit, Magnetic, Accu-Braille, and Roto-Braille systems designed to maximize Braille dot shape and height, ensuring European accessibility standards.
• Force Plates Most extensive range of force plates in the industry, including KV Laminate, Hard Face KV, Bakelite, Made-Away, Hot Epoxy, Cold Epoxy, Brass, and Magnetic forces.
• Flat & Fluted Foiling Dies Class-leading Hot Foil Stamping Tools in Magnesium and Brass, including flat foiling dies, fluted/combination dies, and sculptured foiling dies.
• Textured Dies Market-leading textured foiling dies with 150+ patterns from a library, providing cost-effective alternatives to expensive patterned foils with micro-etched patterns.
• Embossing and Debossing Tools Full range of embossing and debossing tools from single-level effects to multi-level 3D creations, available in Magnesium, Laser-lite, Brass, and Aluminium.
• Laser Engraving Services Laser engraving service offering the finest tolerances and extreme accuracy. One of the first engraving companies in Europe to install this technology, with bespoke equipment manufactured to Lasercomb's specific needs.
• Laser Plate System Thin plate system presenting pre-positioned foiling and embossing dies for flexibility and value, designed to reduce expensive make-ready times and increase efficiency for repeatable production.
• Time Saver Thin Plate System Pre-positions foiling and embossing dies on a thin plate system, allowing dies to remain in position and be safely stored on transit boards to reduce make-ready times.
• Die Consumables Die tooling consumables including rule pullers, rule removers, anti-static tape, vinyl/patch sheet material, stripper claws, profile glue, pins and rings, die mallets, nick enhancement chisels, nicking discs, and nick grinders.
• Foil and Embossing Consumables Foil and embossing consumables including heat bonding tape, presspahn, royal forms blanket, super-press blanket, abrasive blocks, blotting paper, pertinax, epoxy glass board, duploflex, lock-down bolts, force location tool and pins, yellow board, and double-sided tape.
• Machine Consumables Machine consumables including waste stripping gun, make-ready protection sheets, stripping frames, stripper bars, steel support bars, 3 and 5 pin holders, under-action pins, vossen patch tape, and thin cutting plates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day turnaround available for flat tooling when required
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arden Dies: Sister company within the Arden Group that also manufactures flatbed and rotary dies for folding cartons. Directly comparable product portfolio (cutting dies, counter matrix, stripping tools) and shared customer base; now combined with Lasercomb as the largest UK die-maker.
• Marbach Group: German-based global leader in die-making and tooling for the packaging industry. Comparable product range (cutting dies, stripping tools, counter plates) and end markets (folding cartons, corrugated), with a similar proprietary-innovation strategy and premium-brand customer base.
• Atlas Die: US-based manufacturer of steel rule dies, laser dies, and engraving for folding cartons, corrugated, and point-of-purchase displays. Closest North American analog to Lasercomb with overlapping product categories and similar custom-tooling business model.
• JMV Die Products: Specialized manufacturer of cutting dies, stripping tools, and counter plates for the folding carton industry. Direct peer with comparable product range, custom-tooling model, and customer overlap.
• Wright Die Company: UK manufacturer of cutting and creasing dies, counter plates, and stripping tools for carton converters. Direct UK/European competitor with similar customer base and bespoke die-making model.

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss-based global leader in printing and converting machinery for packaging and label industries. Indirect overlap through Bobst-certified die-maker program; Lasercomb's tooling is engineered for Bobst die-cutting machines, making BOBST both partner and adjacent incumbent.
• Koenig & Bauer: Major German manufacturer of printing presses and post-press equipment serving folding carton, commercial print, and packaging markets. Broad incumbent whose installed base creates demand for compatible precision tooling like Lasercomb's.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Global incumbent in printing presses and finishing equipment for commercial print, packaging, and labels. Provides indirect demand for die-makers like Lasercomb whose tooling integrates with finishing and converting lines.

Emerging players

• Spartanics: US-based manufacturer of laser cutting systems and digital finishing solutions for labels and packaging. Overlaps Lasercomb in die-cutting/finishing but pursues digital and laser-based automation versus Lasercomb's bespoke tooling approach.

Regional players

• Zimmer Group (die-making): German die-making business serving European folding carton, corrugated, and display markets with cutting dies and embossing tooling. Comparable product offering and end-market focus; primarily DACH-region competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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