GOING THE DISTANCE (Diemaker/Diecutter of the Year)

Marbach Company milestones:

1923—Three men start making forged tools for the shoe industry out of a small "factory" in Karl Marbach Sr.'s garage.

1924—Karl Marbach Sr. becomes sole owner of the company. Sees steel rule dies as a practical application for cutting other materials. Purchases a manufacturing site and begins expanding his business to include products for the printing market.