Expert Post Press and Finishing Services

Post press and finishing services include the production steps that happen after printing, such as die cutting, folding, gluing, stitching, drilling, embossing, hand assembly, shrink wrapping, and fulfillment. These steps turn printed sheets into finished cartons, folders, mailers, inserts, displays, or packaged pieces that are ready for delivery, distribution, or retail presentation.

Michigan Paper Die works with many printed and specialty materials, including text or bond paper, cover weight paper, chipboard, corrugated material, plastic composites, magnetic material, and kiss-cut or sticker stock. Die-cutting material thickness generally ranges from .002 to .080, covering 2-point through 80-point stock for many commercial print and packaging applications.

Turnaround depends on the scope, materials, tooling, proofing requirements, and finishing processes involved. Michigan Paper Die has built its reputation on fast turnaround because finishing is often the final production stage before delivery. Job details are logged throughout production, and the Quality First process helps maintain speed without sacrificing accuracy or consistency.

Yes. Michigan Paper Die can build steel rule dies internally using CAD software, CNC router technology, and an automatic rule-bending machine. They can import die-line files, laser proofs, mockups, or press sheets to speed up design. In-house die construction also allows practical adjustments to be made more quickly when a project requires refinement.

Every job is supported by Michigan Paper Die’s Quality First policy. The team reviews purchase orders, laser proofs, mockups, electronic files, dies, samples, and production details before and during the run. Pull sheets are created for quality checks, and each job includes a Quality Control Report with notes, proofs, mockups, and procedure information.

Yes. Michigan Paper Die provides detailed mockups as part of the design and pre-production process. Mockups help confirm that the piece matches client specifications before full die construction or production begins. Laser proofs, prototype samples, and transmitted electronic information are reviewed to catch missing or conflicting instructions early.

Michigan Paper Die can integrate multiple finishing steps into one efficient workflow when the job requires it. For example, die cutting may include scoring, kiss-cutting, perforating, interior stripping, or hole punching in one process. Shrink wrapping can also be integrated with batch counting to reduce extra handling and labor costs.

A strong quote request should include quantities, finished size, flat size, stock type and thickness, press sheets, die lines or design files, mockups, folding or gluing requirements, packing instructions, and delivery deadlines. If specialized steps such as embossing, shrink wrapping, tipping, or fulfillment are needed, include those details upfront for accurate planning.