Posted on: June 13, 2025
For over 90 years, Schwabe® has been at the forefront of die cutting technology, providing innovative die cutting solutions for non-metallic materials across various industries. Schwabe’s® commitment to precision, durability, and adaptability has made them a trusted partner in sections including but not limited to foam packaging, medical foams, foam sponges, and consumer foams.
Schwabe® die cutting presses have been designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA since 1935. Schwabe® die cutting machines are designed around our clients’ specific foam cutting needs and requirements.
Schwabe® expertise in die cutting extends prominently into the foam industry. Schwabe® industrial die cutting machinery efficiently processes a wide array of foam types, including Cross Link, Urethane, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Expanded PE, and Polyurethane. These capabilities are crucial for foam cutting applications such as packaging, insulation, and cushioning, where precision and consistency are paramount.
Schwabe’s® product lineup features advanced hydraulic die cutting presses, servo hydraulic die cutting presses, servo electric die cutting presses and pneumatic die cutting presses for both large and small format flatbed beam presses. Our die cutting machines are designed for high-volume production, offering features like quick die change systems and compatibility with clean room™ environments, ensuring minimal contamination—an essential factor in medical and high-tech manufacturing.
“Since 2018, we’ve partnered with Schwabe® for our large die press needs. Their commitment to building high-quality presses truly sets them apart from the competition. We currently run two large-tonnage machines in our fleet and have seen firsthand the impact they’ve made on our ability to produce high-quality foam parts at scale. The service we’ve received has been first-class—when challenges come up, the Schwabe team is responsive and quick to find solutions.”
— Matt Ballock, American Poly-Foam Co, Inc.
Schwabe® is set to exhibit at Foam Expo North America 2025, taking place from June 24–26 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Attendees can visit Booth #2710 to explore the latest advancements in die cutting and molding technologies tailored for the foam industry.
Foam Expo provides a platform for industry professionals to engage directly with the Schwabe® team, and gain insights into how Schwabe® die cutting presses, clicker presses and molding presses can enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Schwabe’s® presence at Foam Expo underscores our dedication to staying at the cutting edge of die cutting and foam converting technology.
Since our establishment, Schwabe® has maintained a focus on delivering high-quality, American-made die cutting machinery. Under the leadership of CEO Greg DeFisher, the company continues to innovate, developing durable die cutting solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing.
Our commitment to excellence is evident in our diverse range of die cutting, and molding machinery solutions combined with the longstanding trust placed in the Schwabe® name by industries requiring precise and reliable die cutting solutions. As the foam industry grows and diversifies, Schwabe’s® role as a leader and innovator remains integral to its advancement.
Ready to get started on a die cutting press for your foam cutting application? Contact us to request a quote on a custom built die cutting machine tailored to your specific foam converting needs today.