Hammond Paper has built a reputation over more than three decades as a trusted Canadian supplier and converter of eco-friendly chipboard and paperboard. One of their standout capabilities is die cutting a service that turns flat sheets into custom shapes with speed, accuracy, and minimal waste.
Founded in 1993 by paper industry veteran Kevin Hammond, Hammond Paper Company is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated business based in Vaughan, Ontario (Greater Toronto Area). From their 50,000-square-foot facility, they supply North American customers with a wide range of paperboard products—primarily 100% recycled and 100% recyclable chipboard, along with graphic board, clay-coated board, SBS, corrugated, padding board, slip sheets, layer pads, edge protectors, and more.
What sets them apart is their full-service converting approach. Customers don’t just buy stock; they get in-house services including guillotining, rotary slitting, laminating, grooving, round cornering, and die cutting. This one-stop-shop model reduces lead times and logistics complexity while supporting sustainable, circular-economy practices.
Die cutting uses custom-made steel-rule dies (essentially industrial-strength cookie cutters) to cut, score, or perforate paperboard into precise shapes. The process is ideal for high-volume production and delivers consistent results that manual cutting simply cannot match.
At Hammond Paper, die cutting is applied mainly to paperboard, chipboard, and cardboard. The results range from packaging inserts and custom boxes to gaskets, flanges, display boards, sample panels, and specialty industrial components. Because the vast majority of their materials are recycled and recyclable, the process also aligns with environmental goals—less waste, lower material costs, and products that can re-enter the recycling stream.
Hammond’s equipment handles a broad caliper range: from thin 10-point (0.010") stock up to heavy 250-point (¼-inch) board. Materials include standard chipboard, graphic board, clay-coated board, SBS, and even high-density fiberboard through expanded capabilities. Sheet sizes are supported for both prototype and production runs.
Key strengths include:
Their Thompson clamshell-style die cutter, for example, accommodates sheet sizes up to roughly 28" × 40", making it practical for many packaging and display applications.
Businesses across printing, retail, furniture, construction, and manufacturing use Hammond’s die cutting for:
Die-cut solutions often lower total costs by cutting material waste, simplifying assembly (many designs need no glue, tape, or staples), and improving shipping efficiency through better-fitting packages.
Beyond equipment, the company emphasizes partnership. They focus on quick turnarounds, competitive pricing, and treating customers as long-term collaborators. Recent expansions (including acquisitions that broaden their geographic reach and material offerings) have strengthened their ability to serve both Canadian and U.S. markets while staying true to eco-friendly principles.
Whether you need a short-run prototype or ongoing production of custom die-cut paperboard parts, Hammond Paper positions itself as a practical, service-oriented partner rather than just another supplier.
Visit hammondpaper.com to explore their product lines and converting services. For quotes or technical discussions, contact them at 905-761-6867 or 1-877-750-CHIP (2447), or email their sales team. Even if you’re still refining the design, their team is set up to help turn concepts into finished, precise paperboard components.
In an industry where accuracy, sustainability, and reliability determine success, Hammond Paper’s die cutting service delivers a clear combination of all three—backed by over 30 years of experience in the Canadian paperboard sector.