GOING THE DISTANCE (Diemaker/Diecutter of the Year)

Those who have visited the Marbach facility can see firsthand where it all started, and how a man who has contributed so much to the steel rule die industry keeps it all running. "When I had the pleasure of visiting Karl's factory three years ago, upon meeting him for the first time, I saw a man who was totally dedicated to this industry and his company," says Dale Kengott, president of Ken Technologies. "His employees were very professional ... and you could see the excitement in their eyes of having the chance to be involved in this great company."