Packaging prepress provider CSW Inc., Sylvania, Ohio, USA, plans to invest in die-making equipment and triple its staff in Sylvania this year. The family-owned manufacturing company produces flexographic printing plates and corrugated cutting dies in Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.

"Our Ohio location was added in 2006, and has been a solid contributor to CSW’s expansion into the Midwest market for corrugated print tooling," noted CSW President Scott Ellison. "Recent years have seen a lot more opportunity in producing tooling for corrugated die-cutters in this area, so we are upgrading and adding personnel to meet demand."

Established 80 years ago in Massachusetts, CSW has evolved from a small manufacturer of metal engraving plates to a multimillion-dollar packaging prepress company. In addition to producing tooling for corrugated package printers, CSW also works with brands and flexible package printers to prepare color-managed artwork, 3D renderings, and packaging mockups.

CEO Laura Wright, whose grandfather founded the company, observes that "because we continue to diversify our product and service offerings, invest in R&D, and develop our people, CSW has lasted for three generations of family ownership. We’re hoping to keep it going for future generations, too."

CSW works with printers and brand owners to make brand packaging more efficient and impactful. Family-owned since 1937, the company provides packaging premedia services such as EG color separations, HD flexo platemaking, mockups, 3D renderings, and steel rule cutting dies from production facilities across North America and Europe.

Contact Scott Ellison, president, or 800-800-9522.