Ameritek

What Ameritek does

Ameritek is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of custom cutting dies, photopolymer printing plates, and prepress graphic design services for the packaging industry, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company serves B2B customers in the folding carton and corrugated converter segments through four core product lines — Folding Carton dies (including specialty composite, Rayform, Birch Wood, and Duracorr dies plus counter plates, water jet rubber, and blankers/strippers), Flat Corrugated dies (BOBST sets, Baysek-certified solutions, and specialty dies for tall rule, plastic, and foam), Rotary Corrugated dies in 24/50/66/86-inch sizes with Serviform custom bends, and a Prepress and Design division delivering G7-compliant print-ready artwork and plates with line screens from 35lpi to 120lpi. Supporting offerings include a Chase Division that refurbishes chases end-to-end and an in-house delivery fleet staffed by retired US veterans that provides nationwide drop-ship service.

Underlying the business is a job-shop manufacturing model with fully in-house capabilities: a machine shop, cutting plate facility, counter plate production, water jet rubber cutting, custom steel work, and a photopolymer plate mounting line. Ameritek is a BOBST Certified Die-Maker and a Certified and Recommended Baysek Supplier, with additional G7 color-management compliance, and sources tooling components from a network of suppliers including National Steel Rule, Alro, and Freeman Supply. The company monetizes primarily through one-time custom die sales, prepress and graphic design professional services, chase refurbishment, and operator training, with pricing conducted via direct contact rather than published rate cards.

Ameritek reaches customers through a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market: a website, direct phone and email contact, industry partnership references (notably Atlantic Packaging and BOBST), and a social media channel. Customer segments are organized by packaging vertical (folding carton, flat corrugated, rotary corrugated) and supported by department-level specialists across production, quality, prepress, programming, shipping, and customer service. Ownership remains with the Conner and Farley families, and the company operates without external funding rounds, M&A activity, or public-market presence.

Name

Ameritek

Legal name

Ameritek

Website

https://ameritekinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ameritek is a family-owned, BOBST-certified manufacturer founded in 1971 in Greensboro, NC, producing custom cutting dies, prepress artwork, and photopolymer plates for folding carton and corrugated packaging converters across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Tooling (Cutting Die Manufacturing)

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Folding Cartons (Folding Boxboard, SBS/SUS) (IMALACAB), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Cutting die manufacturing
• Packaging tooling
• Prepress services
• Graphic design services
• Corrugated dies

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cutting Die Manufacturing: Custom cutting die manufacturing for folding carton and corrugated applications, including specialty dies, rotary dies, and flat dies. Revenue generated through one-time die purchases and repair services.
2. Prepress and Graphic Design Services: Complete brand management, in-house graphic design, creative design, and prepress services. Photopolymer printing plates (.045 .067 .107 .112 .125 .155 .250) with various mounting options.
3. Chase Repair and Refurbishment: Chase refurbishment services including dismantling, back plate replacement, component inspection and repair, and complete end-to-end restoration.
4. Training Services: A-Z operator in-class and on-site training services for cutting department evaluation and production increase optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ameritek manufactures custom cutting dies for folding carton and corrugated packaging applications (specialty dies, rotary dies, flat dies, counter plates, blankers/strippers) and provides in-house prepress, G7-compliant graphic design, photopolymer printing plates, and chase refurbishment. Products and services are sold directly to packaging converters and printers in the folding carton and corrugated industries.

Product overview

Ameritek is a family-owned packaging solutions provider founded in 1971, specializing in cutting dies, prepress, and graphic design for the Folding Carton and Corrugated industries. The company's product portfolio centers on four core offerings: Folding Carton Division (custom dies, counter plates, water jet, blankers/strippers), Flat Corrugated dies (Bobst sets, Baysek certified solutions), Rotary Corrugated dies (high-performance rotary dies in multiple sizes), and Prepress & Design Services (G7-compliant printing plates, graphic design). Supporting these core products are Chase Division refurbishment services and in-house delivery via a veteran-driven fleet. As a BOBST Certified Die-Maker, Ameritek combines skilled craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing to deliver precision tooling solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Folding Carton Cutting Dies Custom folding carton cutting dies and tooling for packaging converters, including specialty dies (composite center dies, rayform dies, birch wood dies, duracorr dies), counter plates, water jet cutting services, and blankers/strippers. Designed for structural integrity, visual appeal, and transit performance in folding carton packaging.
• Flat Corrugated Dies Precision-crafted flat dies for strong, reliable, and efficient corrugated packaging, including Bobst sets, Baysek certified solutions, and specialty dies for tall rule, plastic cutting, and foam cutting applications. Used by flat corrugated converters.
• Rotary Corrugated Dies High-performance rotary dies for high-volume corrugated operations, available in sizes 24", 50", 66", and 86", with Serviform custom bends, specialty nicks, and broaching for accuracy, durability, and maximum production efficiency. Includes partial dies, full die repair, and re-rubber.
• Prepress & Design Services Complete prepress and graphic design services including brand management, G7-compliant printing plates (photopolymer printing plates in thicknesses of .045, .067, .107, .112, .125, .155, .250), line screens from 35lpi to 120lpi, and full in-house graphic design and creative design capabilities. Targeted at print and packaging customers needing print-ready designs.
• Chase Division Refurbishment Services End-to-end chase refurbishment including dismantling, replacing back plates, inspecting and repairing components, straightening or replacing bent rails, and complete restoration to better-than-new condition. For folding carton and packaging customers.
• Nationwide Delivery Services Direct nationwide delivery of Ameritek products via an in-house fleet of vehicles operated by retired US Veteran drivers, providing professional delivery to customer locations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOBSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOBST Certified Die-Maker partnership. Ameritek holds certification from BOBST reflecting the highest standards in die manufacturing and performance. This certification ensures cutting dies meet strict tolerances, delivering efficiency, reliability, and superior results. Ameritek is listed on BOBST's certified die-makers page.
• Atlantic PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmeritek partners with Atlantic Packaging and BOBST, displaying Atlantic Packaging's logo on the website as a key partnership reference. Atlantic Packaging is a distributor/reseller of Ameritek products.
• BaysekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified and Recommended Baysek Supplier for corrugated flat die cutting solutions. Ameritek supplies Baysek support and dies.
• CCM DieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. CCM Die is a supplier partner.
• IADDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. IADD (International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking) is an industry association partner.
• National Steel RuleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. National Steel Rule is a supplier partner for steel rules.
• TeacchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. Teacch is a tooling supplier partner.
• AlrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. Alro is a metals and industrial supplies distributor.
• Automotive FastenersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page.
• Freeman SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. Freeman Supply is a packaging supplies distributor.
• Carton Craft SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page.
• Inspiris InnovationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listed on Ameritek's Our Story page. Inspiris Innovations is a packaging solutions partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Atlantic Packaging: Atlantic Packaging is a U.S.-focused corrugated and packaging producer that partners with Ameritek as a channel/reseller, putting it in the same customer ecosystem with overlapping commercial ties.

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: BOBST is the global incumbent in packaging printing and converting equipment, and as the certifying body for Ameritek's marquee credential, it represents the dominant upstream platform in the same ecosystem.
• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Koenig & Bauer is a broad incumbent manufacturer of printing and folding carton machinery, targeting many of the same converter customers Ameritek serves.
• Heidelberg (Heidelberger Druckmaschinen): Heidelberg is a broad incumbent in printing and packaging presses whose equipment relies on die-cutting consumables and prepress services analogous to those Ameritek supplies; it represents the wider incumbent machinery category.

Others

• National Steel Rule: National Steel Rule is a steel-rule supplier listed as a partner on Ameritek's site; it provides the rules Ameritek incorporates into finished dies, making it an adjacent supplier in the same value chain.

Direct peers

• Eastern Precision Tool & Die: Eastern Precision manufactures cutting dies for folding carton and corrugated converters, with similar focus on steel-rule and rotary tooling, making it a comparable North American die supplier to Ameritek.
• Dienamic Tooling: Dienamic Tooling designs and manufactures precision steel rule dies, ejection rubber, and counter plates for the folding carton and corrugated markets, putting it head-to-head with Ameritek's core die offerings.
• Baysek / Baysek Dies: Baysek makes specialty dies and cutting solutions for corrugated converters and is a named partner of Ameritek, making it a directly comparable die supplier.
• Atlas Die: Atlas Die is a long-standing U.S. manufacturer of cutting dies for the folding carton and corrugated industries, making it a direct comparable in product category, customer base, and manufacturing model to Ameritek.
• Shenhan Die Cutting: Shenhan Die Cutting produces flat-bed, rotary, and corrugated cutting dies plus prepress tooling for converters globally, overlapping directly with Ameritek's flat, rotary, and folding carton die lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ameritekcuttingdiesandprepress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ameritekcuttingdies

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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