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Karl Schober, president of Schober USA, said because his company targets the high-volume, high-end folding carton market, web widths are usually 25˝ or higher, which takes at least six-weeks or more to manufacture compared to just days for a narrow-web die.

"Our dies are usually segmented and are made out of high-performance materials from HSS to tungsten carbide. Segments are chosen to keep the cost of the raw material down. The turnaround/ delivery time is a subject [of concern] for our customers, but nothing compared to the narrow-web folding carton market," Schober said.