About Us

Quality is our Cutting Edge

Our Staff

As part of our commitment to quality and service we pride ourselves on building a team of the most knowledgeable and professional staff in the industry. We have over 150 years of combined experience at work for you!

Mark Aubuchon
President
marka@butlerbrothersdie.com

Mark has been in the diecutting industry for over 34 years and is now President of Butler Brothers Steel Rule Die Company in Kansas City, MO. Mark’s tenure in the industry began as an entry level employee working in the finishing department of Butler Bros in St. Louis, MO. With exceptional dedication to quality and hard work he worked across several areas of the diecutting business. In 1981, he was given special responsibility to help launch a satellite die facility in Kansas City. His hard work and top-notch customer service were noted as he became Vice President and co-owner in 1985. In 1999, he became the proud and sole owner of the Kansas City operation. Mark continues to lead and inspire his team to produce the best quality product with the best quality service.

Special Training and Education
• Corrugated and Folding Carton
• Rotary Die Cutting Machinery
• Flexo Folder Gluer Machinery
• Bundle Breaker Machinery
• Flat Bed Die Cutters (Bobst,Young Shin, Marumatsu, Automatan/One Cut, Etc)
• 2 years Graphic Arts Institute

Instructor for Industry Training
Developed and facilitated classes on:
• Die Maintenance and Repair
• Rubbering
• Die Handling and Safety
• Die Mounting

Jason Lawrence
Operations Manager
jasonl@butlerbrothersdie.com

Jason has been a key employee at Butler Brothers for over 20 years. Starting in the rotary sawing area he has worked across all areas of the diecutting business. He has been a working supervisor for 13 years and continues to learn about all aspects of the industry and the newest technology. He is known for his commitment and dependability, building a loyal team and exceptional service to customers.

Special Training and Education

• Rotary Die Cutting Machinery
• Flexo Folder Gluer Machinery
• Bundle Breaker Machinery
• Corrugated and Folding Carton
• Flat Bed Die Cutters (Thompson, Bobst, Marumatsu, Automatan/One Cut, Carton and gasket dies)

CAD Department
caddesign@butlerbrothersdie.com

Robert McCloud
Production Supervisor
robertm@butlerbrothersdie.com

Terry Palmer
Customer Service
terryp@butlerbrothersdie.com

Elizabeth Lawrence
Customer Service
elizabethl@butlerbrothersdie.com

Natalie Hernandez
Customer Service
natalie@butlerbrothersdie.com

John Small
Plant Manager – Shorewood, IL
johns@butlerbrothersdie.com

Mark Pollard
Field Service Technician
mpollard@butlerbrothersdie.com

Paula Palmer
Accounting
paulap@butlerbrothersdie.com

History

Throughout our history we’ve always been on the leading edge of adopting new technology and equipment to provide our customers the highest quality dies in the Midwest.

1981     Established die facility in Kansas City, Missouri
1989     Expanded facility into new location
1990     Purchased new DT sample maker/plotter and 40″x60″ digitizer
2000     Expanded with our first new combination flat and rotary laser system
2000     Purchased new computerized flat and rotary rule processor
2000     Purchased our first new computerized auto rule bender
2002     Added our second new computerized auto rule bender
2004     Improved accuracy and quality with purchasing a new computerized rotary curved auto bender
2006     Purchased additional new computerized auto rule benders
2007     Increased capacity with new water jet cutting system
2010     Purchased 12,000 additional sq. ft. warehouse space for manufacturing and expansion
2010     Purchased second new combination flat and rotary laser machine
2011     Launched new website
2013     Purchased New 140″ Bobst DRO Rotary Installation Cylinder
2014     Opened Satellite Repair Center in Chicago Illinois
2014     Added a new computerized, heavy duty auto bender; a DRO rule installation cylinder; and two new 66″ rotary rule installation cylinders
2015     Launched Evol cutting die department; introduced new Polytop MX® ejection system
2015     Purchased New Serviform Rotex Plus Computerized Auto Rule Bender
2016     Purchased New Job Shop Software System

Strategic Alliance

Butler Brothers Die is proud to be an exclusive supplier of the Polytop MX® ejection system.

Professional Associations
Butler Brothers Die belongs to the following professional associations as our commitment to quality in the industry:

Strategic Alliances