Feature

Manufacturing a cultural and digital transformation

A manufacturer of dies is reaping the rewards of digital transformation after embracing strategy, technologies, and skills through Made Smarter.

04/03/2025 12:24:20

Arden Dies has been in the UK’s die-making and packaging industry for more than half a century.

The Stockport-based business manufactures cutting, embossing, and foiling tools. It services the carton and corrugated packaging sectors, providing tooling sets for the cutting of all types of boxes.

Previously lacking a digital strategy and a culture fit for change, Arden Dies has now embarked on a remarkable transformation. The company has engaged with all services and opportunities offered by Made Smarter: creating a digital roadmap, adopting 3D printing technologies, and developing leadership skills with seven of its team.

Read the full article in DPA's March 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.