Company Overview
Freeman Schwabe Machinery is recognized globally for their superior industrial die cutting presses for any non-metallic material, manufactured in Cincinnati Ohio, USA.
Made of the finest quality and engineering design, Schwabe die cutting machines are recognized for their premiere durability and dependability, representing the lowest cost of ownership.
Partnering with our clients since 1935, we are dedicated to our clients’ success.
Freeman Schwabe Machinery is recognized globally for their superior industrial die cutting presses for any non-metallic material, manufactured in Cincinnati Ohio, USA.
Made of the finest quality and engineering design, Schwabe die cutting machines are recognized for their premiere durability and dependability, representing the lowest cost of ownership.
Partnering with our clients since 1935, we are dedicated to our clients’ success.
Our clients include many of the leading USA and global manufacturers in the following industries:
- Automotive Interior and Trim/Seat Covers
- Flooring including Carpet Tiles, Luxury Vinyl Tiles & Planks and Floor Mats
- Foam Packaging
- Coated Abrasives
- Gaskets
- Cellulose Sponge
- Medical Devices
- Envelopes / Paper
Leadership

Greg DeFisher is the President/CEO & Owner of Freeman Schwabe Machinery.
Freeman Schwabe Machinery was established in 2006 under its’ current ownership and is the successor to two great manufacturing companies; the Louis G. Freeman Company founded in 1892 in Cincinnati, OHIO USA and Herman Schwabe Inc. founded in 1935 in New York City, NEW YORK USA!
100% of our focus today is on designing, engineering, assembling and supplying the best die cutting presses and die cutting systems manufactured in the world!
Freeman Schwabe Machinery was established in 2006 under its’ current ownership and is the successor to two great manufacturing companies; the Louis G. Freeman Company founded in 1892 in Cincinnati, OHIO USA and Herman Schwabe Inc. founded in 1935 in New York City, NEW YORK USA!
100% of our focus today is on designing, engineering, assembling and supplying the best die cutting presses and die cutting systems manufactured in the world!
Herman Schwabe Heritage

Herman Schwabe was a pioneer in the manufacturing of die cutting machinery. Realizing the need for high-speed, efficient and accurate die cutting machinery he founded the company in a small loft in New York City.
Louis G. Freeman and Herman Schwabe collaborated for many years and developed a very good business and personal relationship that also evolved with Louis G. Freeman III.
In 2002, Herman Schwabe Inc. joined the Louis G. Freeman Company and moved its’ assets, intellectual property and key employees to the Cincinnati area. In order to support both business and best support its’ global customer base, it would be best if they were separate entities.
In 2006, Greg DeFisher bought the die cutting division from Louis G. Freeman company and formed Freeman Schwabe Machinery.
Louis G. Freeman and Herman Schwabe collaborated for many years and developed a very good business and personal relationship that also evolved with Louis G. Freeman III.
In 2002, Herman Schwabe Inc. joined the Louis G. Freeman Company and moved its’ assets, intellectual property and key employees to the Cincinnati area. In order to support both business and best support its’ global customer base, it would be best if they were separate entities.
In 2006, Greg DeFisher bought the die cutting division from Louis G. Freeman company and formed Freeman Schwabe Machinery.
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Headquarters
Our engineering team possesses the most modern 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Modeling Software to handle standard design as well as truly custom design/builds with ease.
Every Press is reviewed with Finite Element Stress Analysis software ensuring long term heavy duty production needs are easily achieved.
Additionally with our SCHWABE industrial software technology, communication and reporting capabilities in “live” remote fashion occur globally in an instant!
Every Press is reviewed with Finite Element Stress Analysis software ensuring long term heavy duty production needs are easily achieved.
Additionally with our SCHWABE industrial software technology, communication and reporting capabilities in “live” remote fashion occur globally in an instant!
Customer Centric Business Approach
Our commitment to quality, performance and technical superiority with rapid response times and a truly customer-centric approach is our mission! We pride ourselves on building Presses with durability, ruggedness and longevity that has established our reputation for excellence.
Freeman Schwabe's reputation is well deserved and and is a credit to its' highly skilled and trained employees that perform with unsurpassed dedication, focus and commitment to quality and service.
Freeman Schwabe's reputation is well deserved and and is a credit to its' highly skilled and trained employees that perform with unsurpassed dedication, focus and commitment to quality and service.