Paper Die Cutting
Precision die cutting for cake liners, tray inserts, release shapes, gaskets and branded packaging components, in printed or coated paper grades.
GMLUK provides paper die cutting for customers who need paper converted into custom shapes, discs, rings, liners, inserts, interleaves or industrial components.
Die cutting is useful when a standard sheet or reel is not the right format. Instead, the paper needs to fit a tray, tin, box, product, reel, component, adhesive layer or presentation pack. The shape itself can be functional, protective, decorative or part of the brand experience.
We can die cut suitable papers as part of a wider production route, including coating, printing, sheeting and warehousing.
What is paper die cutting?
Paper die cutting uses a shaped cutting tool to cut paper into a specified profile. It is ideal for repeatable shapes that need cleaner, more consistent results than hand cutting or simple guillotining.
In packaging and industrial supply, die cutting is used for cake liners, tray liners, box inserts, interleaving shapes, separator discs, rings, release papers, adhesive interleaves, gaskets, protective pieces and custom branded inserts.
Why die cutting is useful
Die cutting allows paper to match the product, rather than forcing the product to fit a standard paper size. For bakeries, this might mean round cake liners or shaped bakery inserts. For food production, it may mean interleaving sheets that fit a product exactly. For retail, it may mean branded packaging inserts. For manufacturing, it may mean protective components, release shapes or gasket materials produced to a defined specification.
Who uses our die cutting service?
Paper merchants supplying custom shapes
Packaging resellers offering bespoke liners and inserts
Bakeries and food manufacturers needing cake liners or tray inserts
Adhesive and tape manufacturers needing release interleaves
Industrial suppliers needing gasket or separator materials
Retail packaging suppliers needing shaped inserts
Brands wanting printed paper shapes for presentation packaging
Printed and coated die-cut shapes
Die cutting can be combined with coating and custom print. This is useful where the material needs to perform and look right. Examples include custom printed greaseproof cake liners, branded tray liners, printed retail inserts, shaped deli papers, coated interleaving components and release papers cut to a precise profile. When print registration matters, artwork, sheet size and die profile should be planned together.
What we can do for paper die cutting
Capabilities at our Grantham facility
Why GMLUK for paper die cutting?
Five decades of in-house manufacturing in the UK
In-house only
No contract converters or middlemen. The whole job runs through our Grantham facility.
Quality assured
Food-safe paper grades produced under our BRCGS-aligned hygiene processes.
Made to your spec
Custom GSM, dimensions, finishes, branding. Send your spec and we will quote a run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our paper die cutting service
Can you die cut custom shapes?
Yes. We can die cut paper to custom profiles, subject to material suitability, tooling and order requirements.
Can die-cut paper be custom printed?
Yes. Many die-cut products can be printed before cutting, allowing branded shapes, inserts, liners and packaging components.
Can you die cut food-contact papers?
Suitable food-contact paper specifications can be die cut for applications such as cake liners, tray liners and interleaving. The material and intended use should be confirmed before production.
Can you produce discs and rings?
Yes. Discs, rings and shaped liners are common die-cut paper applications.
Ready to brief us on your paper die cutting job?
Send your spec and volume. We will come back with pricing and lead time within one business day.
Or call us directly
0800 884 0890