

Immediate Release – November 2023
Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. has been acquired by the DFC Manufacturing Group, LLC
St. Louis, MO (November 1, 2023) – Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. (“Stafford”) today announced that it has been acquired by the DFC Manufacturing Group, LLC. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
DFC Manufacturing Group is the leading die maker with locations across the United States.
Stafford was established in 1991 by Clint Medlock, and has grown from a two-person operation in one small facility, to more than 100 employees working in four locations. Stafford has become the industry leader, providing the best rotary and flat dies to the corrugated industry, and achieved superior performance by utilizing cutting edge technology, the latest materials, and quality craftsmanship. Stafford’s operations will continue at their facilities in Indian Trail, NC, Conyers, GA, Reading, PA and Knoxville, TN.
“We are delighted to offer our customers a broader range of products and locations,” said DFC Manufacturing Group’s National General Manager, Brian Kearins. “For over 32 years, Stafford has been producing the highest quality steel rule dies, with a focus on serving the corrugated packaging industry. We look forward to investing in and continuing their tradition of exceptional customer service and high-quality tooling.”
“I am proud to partner with the DFC Manufacturing Group,” said Clint Medlock, President of Stafford. “I wanted to find the right partner that shared Stafford’s values, and would invest in our people and technology. As I spent time with the team at DFC, I found that they were the right partner to ensure Stafford continues to be the leading die maker for the corrugated industry. I am confident our customers will benefit from the deeper resources and large national footprint of DFC’s locations. And I am also certain that our team will be able to continue their careers at a die maker where they are proud to work. Our mutual commitment to superior performance by utilizing cutting edge technology, the latest materials, and quality craftsmanship, will ensure the success of Stafford and DFC for many years to come.”
ABOUT DFC MANUFACTURING GROUP LLC
DFC Manufacturing Group is the leading die maker with locations across the United States, including Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, St. Paul, MN, Brooklyn Park, MN, North Attleboro, MA, Elk Grove, IL, Batavia IL and Greensboro, NC. We manufacture a wide range of customized steel rule dies and thermo-forming dies, and provide custom cutting and converting services. Our customers include corrugated and packaging companies, commercial printers, advertising agencies, food packaging companies, medical device companies, direct mail houses, and many others.
ABOUT STAFFORD CUTTING DIES, INC.
Founded in 1991, Stafford (www.gostafford.com) has become the industry leader, providing the best rotary and flat dies to the corrugated industry. Stafford has achieved superior performance by utilizing cutting edge technology, the latest materials, quality craftsmanship and a true understanding of your machine’s capabilities. The difference is our people, who support our customers with a multi-layered strategy. Whether it is providing on-site training for your designers and/or press operators, press side assistance, embedding a trained diemaker to handle in-house tooling maintenance or providing immediate virtual assistance. We strive to ensure you maximize your press efficiency.
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Contact
Brian Kearins
National General Manager
DFC Manufacturing Group
Brian.kearins@dfcmfggroup.com
(314) 650-9974
Darrel Griffin
Operations Manager
Stafford Cutting Dies
Darrelg@gostafford.com
(704) 821-6330
Guy Earley
Sales and Marketing Manager
Stafford Cutting Dies
Guye@gostafford.com
(704) 821-6330