Hundreds of companies have already joined one of the fastest growing industry organizations. Discover the benefits of IADD membership.
Look what you've been missing:
Hundreds of companies have already joined one of the fastest growing industry organizations. Discover the benefits of IADD membership. Look what you've been missing: |
| MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS | |
|
|
 |
“THE CUTTING EDGE” “The Cutting Edge” is a technical journal and trade magazine written and edited specifically for diecutters, diemakers, and industry suppliers who are faced with the need to stay ahead of technologies in an industry that is changing at break-neck speed. Twelve times a year, “The Cutting Edge” gives its 2,000 readers timely coverage of diecutting converting industry issues and trends relevant to commercial and inplant diecutters and diemakers, along with detailed, how-to technical articles on a variety of aspects of the diecutting and diemaking process. Plus, “The Cutting Edge” keeps its readers up-to-date on Association news and activities and provides an opportunity for members to showcase their expertise through authorship of articles |
|
TECHTEAM™ HELP DESK Visit the IADD website to access the TechTeam where members can go to get their toughest converting questions answered, quickly and confidentially. (Free to members only) |
|
DVDs Educational DVDs are taped on-site at Odyssey and Chapter meetings with participation by real diemakers and converters. DVDs are the perfect way to enrich employees’ knowledge at their pace and their schedule. Topics such as cutting and creasing plastics, soft anvil rotary rubbering, and improved corrugated nicking techniques are available. See DVD Order Form for a complete listing. ($50.00 members; $75.00 non-members) |
|
MEMBERSHIP AND RESOURCE DIRECTORY This publication, which is only available to IADD members, lists an extensive network of diecutters, diemakers, and suppliers across North America and around the world and breaks out many categories of diemaking and diecutting. It is an excellent peer consultant directory. It also provides Association information such as lists of IADD Chapter contacts, award winners, Past Presidents, industry publications, etc. |
|
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS Invaluable publication includes revised and expanded specifications for products used in the diecutting and diemaking industry. General information, definitions and articles form an explanation of the specifications and processes. Rule, punches, counter plates, cutting plates, ejection material, dieboard, automatic rule bending machines, rotary diecutting, plotters and lasers are only some of the 20 different chapters covered. (160 pages) (Each IADD member company receives one complimentary copy as a member benefit. $100 IADD members; $145 non-members; update only $25 IADD members; $65 non-members) |
|
RESOURCE CENTER The IADD maintains a library of hundreds of substantive articles and technical papers online at the website. A powerful search engine allows members to find articles of interest. (Free to members only) |
|
SAFETY GUIDE Protect your most valuable resource—your employees. Includes policies, forms and postings, OSHA compliance, samples, and more (216 pages) ($95.00 members; $145.00 non-members) |
|
TECH TIPS AND TECH NOTES The IADD offers a library of technical publications designed to illustrate the fundamentals of topics such as calibrating the press, eliminating flaking, corrugated structural design, soft anvil rotary accuracy, etc. See IADD Publications Order Form for a complete listing. (10-60 pages) ($20.00-$50.00 members; $30.00-$80.00 non-members) |
|
TRAINING GUIDE - BENDING RULE The IADD offers a self-training module which is designed for independent use in learning how to bend rule. The manual’s eight chapters cover a general introduction of the industry, measurement, tools and equipment, types and characteristics of steel rule, bending steel rule, skill development, blueprint reading, and ejection information. The module also contains a laser cut dieboard with 25 practice figures, a vinyl, and a dimensioned drawing with which the student can practice until proficient. (60+ pages) ($150 members; $450 non-members) |
|
IADD CHAPTERS IADD members can maximize the value of their membership by participating in a local chapter. Chapter meetings allow diecutters, diemakers, and industry vendors to network with others who share interests and concerns. Participants exchange ideas, discuss local problems, compare notes on new products, meet competitors, and establish better business relations. The IADD supports the development of additional chapters when interest is expressed. Current Chapters are listed in the IADD Member and Resource Directory. Chapters have their own leadership and may hold separate meetings, may establish committees, and may pursue such courses of action as they deem desirable subject to overall review and control by the Board of Directors of the Association. Each Chapter may elect a Secretary and Treasurer. Chapters are required to provide the IADD with minutes of their meetings, and they may open local cash accounts. For complete information on IADD Chapters, visit the Chapter Center. |
|
AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award Honors exceptional, long-term, and consistent contributions to the industry and the Association. Recipients’ achievements will have led to the advancement of the industry and Association. Presented as deemed appropriate. S. Ray Miller International Award Honors IADD members who have been instrumental in advancing the state of diecutting or diemaking on an international basis. Participation in the global industry, having an impact on international sales, through product or process development, and participation in the advance of our industry through education or training. Presented as deemed appropriate. PEAK Award Honors the person (or team of people) who has made the most positive impact on our industry over the last 12-24 months (not a lifetime achievement or service award). This IADD member must have demonstrated Passion, Excellence, Achievement and Knowledge (PEAK) while making a unique, meaningful, or emerging contribution to the diecutting/diemaking industry. Ideal candidates should have shown a pattern of active participation or intent to participate within the IADD to further the industry as a whole. Presidential Award Bestowed by the current IADD President to honor exceptional leadership, active support of IADD programs and activities, significant contributions to the Association, and achievement in the industry. Presented annually. Safety Awards Various award levels recognize companies with the lowest incidence rates of accidents per hours worked. Presented annually. |