Diametric Ltd, one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers of badges, labels, and nameplates, has launched full commercial production with a Plockmatic Group ColorCut FB9500 Pro T digital die cutter/creaser – two days after the initial installation. 



The investment in the advanced digital technology at its Newport, Isle of Wight production plant marks another major addition to Diametric’s cutting division, strengthening its production capability and expanding its ability to manage a broader range of materials and finishes with greater speed and consistency. The ColorCut FB9500 Pro T combines high speed performance with a compact footprint and full automation - making it a perfect fit for Diametric’s state of the art production site.

“Our customers look to us for quality, responsiveness, and technical precision across some of the most demanding materials,” said MD Joe Newnham. “The ColorCut FB9500 Pro T from Plockmatic Group brings a new level of capability to our operation - fast, fully automated, incredibly versatile and with a small footprint. It gives us even greater confidence to deliver consistent accuracy across every substrate we handle. Agreeing on the ColorCut FB9500 Pro T was a virtual no brainer with the range of substrates that can be used and many advanced features. This is a new productivity touchpoint, with a drastic increase in automation and productivity.”



Plockmatic’s ColorCut FB9500 Pro T has been engineered to deliver high volume, unattended cutting and creasing performance. Its auto feeder holds up to 1,000 sheets, supported by a refined vacuum and air blade system that ensures faultless sheet separation and feeding - even for laminated or static prone materials.

The integrated SmartMark registration and unique Rear Mark Scanning System provide exceptional sheet to sheet accuracy while eliminating the need for costly cutting dies. With cutting speeds up to 1,200mm/sec and digital job recall through QR coded workflows, the FB9500 Pro T streamlines both production and prototyping, enabling Diametric to increase productivity and agility in a single system.

Ed Hudson, UK General Manager at Plockmatic Group, said: “Diametric’s values and reputation for precision, quality, and continuous innovation perfectly align with our own. We’re delighted that the ColorCut FB9500 Pro T is helping to support its growth as well as improve efficiency across such a wide range of specialist materials. This installation underlines how our automation technology can help manufacturers of all sizes achieve exceptional, repeatable results.”

Founded in 1982, Diametric Ltd is recognised as a trusted UK manufacturer of custom badges, labels, nameplates, and fascias. From its headquarters in Southampton and production site on the Isle of Wight, the company supports customers with comprehensive technical design expertise, precision colour management, and a variety of decorative and adhesive finishes.

Diametric’s facilities are certified to BS EN ISO 9001 and 14001, with IATF 16949 accreditation at its head office - all audited by the British Standards Institution (BSI). The company also holds Jaguar Land Rover’s JLRQ quality award, highlighting its long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in manufacturing.

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