| 2006 IADD Annual Meeting |
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| November 16-18, 2006 - Interlaken, Switzerland |
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of the greatest benefits of the IADD is that its worldwide membership
brings together the widest variety of knowledge and expertise to be shared
by all participants. The strategic location and timing of this year’s Annual Meeting offers you an excellent opportunity to combine your meeting attendance with additional business or pleasurable travel. This event is provided in three segments to allow you to customize your experience for the best value. Segments 1 and 2 will be held prior to the meeting (November 12-15) and offer 3-1/2 days of fascinating technical tours of various diemaking and converting facilities. See Technical Tours for detailed information. Segment 3 includes the IADD Annual Meeting and offers 2-1/2 days of educational programming and social events. See Meeting Schedule for detailed information. Travelers from the U.S. only need a valid passport to travel in Europe. Apply for or update yours today and join us for a most exciting adventure! For passport information, click here. |
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| * | Why is the IADD holding a meeting in Switzerland? Click here to learn what you can gain from attending the Annual Meeting and get answers to other frequently asked general questions about the meeting. |
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| * | Frequently Asked Questions. When should I arrive? When do I depart? What airport do I fly into? How do I get from the airport to Interlaken? What are the closest train stations? How do I rent a car or take a taxi? How do I make hotel reservations? Click here for these answers and more. |
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| * | New to European Travel? Let us help you navigate your trip with these helpful links: train schedules, travel articles, passport information, currency conversion, Milan airport, Geneva airport, Zurich airport. |
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| * | Need more information about Switzerland & Interlaken? Let us help you plan your trip with these helpful links: Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau, Interlaken Tourism Bureau. |
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| * | Register and
make your hotel choices below. Save $100 if
you register by September 15!!! All
hotel reservations must be made through the IADD and not directly with the hotels. |
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| TECHNICAL TOURS |
| The following companies have graciously opened their doors to Annual Meeting attendees. Click on each company’s name to see their informational profile: Foppa Fustelle, Serviform, Proform, Lasertec Dies, Limmatdruck/Zeiler, Bobst Group and SCA Packaging Italia Spa. | ||
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Sunday, Nov. 12 08:00 - 11:00 |
Attendee Arrivals Attendees arriving in Milan Malpensa between these hours will be transported to the Hotel Excelsior San Marco in Bergamo. |
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| 14:00 - 18:00 |
Guided
Walking Tour of Città Alta
(Old City of Bergamo) Bergamo is a town in Lombardy, Italy, about 40km northeast of Milan. The foothills of the Alps begin immediately north of the town.The town has two centers: “Città Alta” (uptown), a hilltop medieval town, surrounded by Venetian walls built in the 17th century, and “Città Bassa” (downtown), developed since the beginning of 20th century. Our tour will take us to the upper city, which is the historic center of Bergamo. On Sundays, the Città Alta is particularly popular with both locals and tourists who go to enjoy their “passeggiata,” or stroll. You may be entertained by numerous street shows and artists ranging from musicians to magicians. There are many buildings of artistic or historic relevance, including piazza Vecchia (old square), Palazzo della Ragione (old city hall), Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary) and Cappella Colleoni (Colleoni chapel). The Città Alta is also home to two museums, The Museo Civico Archeologico (Archaeological Civic Museum) and the Museo di Scienze Naturali Caffi (Caffi Natural Science Museum). A bus will take you to Città Alta. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes to navigate the cobblestone streets and for the short walk back to the hotel at the end of the evening. |
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| 18:00 - 21:00 |
Wine Tasting at La Cantina This charming wine bar and trattoria offers attendees an opportunity to sample a variety of Italian wines and dinner hors d’oeuvres specifically chosen to complement them. Afterwards, you can explore the Città Bassa on your own. If time permits and you are so inclined, you might wish to return to Città Alta to visit the main street, Via Gombito, which is littered with places to eat and drink, the most popular destinations being the “gelaterie” (ice cream stores) for additional dessert, or the “pizzerie” if you are looking for more taste sensations. |
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Monday, Nov. 13 08:00 - 08:45 08:45 - 09:30 09:45 - 11:30 12:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 18:00 18:25 - 22:00 |
Hotel Check-Out; Transport to Serviform Premises in Caravaggio Presentation of Group Foppa Fustelle Tours of Foppa Fustelle, Serviform (Includes a Presentation of Marbach Machines) and Proform Lunch in Caravaggio (sponsored by Serviform) Travel and Presentation of SCA Packaging Italia Spa Transport All Attendees and Spouses to Milan Central Train Station Train to Interlaken and Registration at Hotel Interlaken For those who are so inclined, light dinner is available on the train (not included in registration fee). |
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10:00 - 17:30 |
Spouse Activity “Mad About Milan” Imagine yourself strolling down Monte Napoleone, via s. Andrea and via della Spiga, home of the highest fashion design shops. We won’t drop any names, but think of a haute couture designer, and he/she is here. After a wonderful lunch, your guide will show you the sights which may include the Duomo, a beautiful south European gothic cathedral and art exhibitions at an old world castle. We’ll tell you more just as soon as plans are finalized, but we guarantee you’ll have a lovely time. All luggage will be transported on the bus used for the technical tour and spouses and guests will be reunited with the tour attendees at Milan Central Train Station for transport to Interlaken. |
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Tuesday, Nov. 14 08:00 - 09:30 09:30 - 11:30 12:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 15:45 15:45 - 17:00 18:30 - 21:30 |
Transport to Lasertec Dies Premises in Reinach Presentation of Lasertec Dies Lunch at Moevenpick Egerkingen Travel to Spreitenbach and Presentation of Limmatdruck Zeiler Return to Hotel Interlaken Swiss Folklore Group Dinner and Entertainment at Chalet-Hotel Oberland Enjoy an authentic and delicious Swiss dinner, followed by the folkloric talents of the Duo Stägreif. Delight in the performance by yodeller Margrit Amacher and test yourself against alphorn player Armin Sigrist. (Ticketed separately; not included in tour registration.) | |
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Spouse Activities We’ve left the day free for spouses to enjoy shopping in Interlaken or day trips of their choice. IADD staff and the hotel concierge can assist you in your plans. | |
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Wednesday, Nov. 15 08:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 12:15 12:15 - 13:15 13:15 - 14:30 14:30 - 17:50 |
Transport to Bobst Fabricating Plant in Lausanne Presentation of Bobst Lunch (sponsored by Bobst) Travel to Bobst Assembly Factory and Presentation of Bobst Return to Hotel Interlaken |
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10:30 - 13:00 |
Spouse Activity “Authentic Swiss Cooking Class and Virtual Tour” Learn the secrets of the Swiss chefs as you prepare and enjoy authentic dishes and enjoy the camaraderie of new and old friends. Our speaker will provide you with the history of Interlaken and a virtual tour of the many things to see and do in the area. |
| OTHER TOUR INFORMATION | |
| Segment 1 Technical
Tour registration includes Sunday’s bus transportation from Milan
Malpensa Airport (if arriving prior to 11:00 on Sunday) and to the Citta
Alta, the Guided Walking Tour of Citta Alta and Wine Tasting at La Cantina;
and Monday’s bus transportation, technical tours, lunch and train
transportation to Interlaken. Segment
1 Spouse Tour registration includes Sunday’s
bus transportation from Milan Malpensa Airport (if arriving prior to 11:00
on Sunday), Guided Walking Tour of Citta Alta and Wine Tasting at La Cantina;
and Monday’s bus transportation, Mad About Milan activity/lunch and
train transportation to Interlaken on Monday. Airline,
hotel, meals not listed, optional cab fares and incidentals not included. Segment 2 Technical Tour registration includes Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s bus transportation to and from the hotel, technical tours and lunches on both days. Segment 2 Spouse Tour registration includes Wednesday’s Cooking Class and lunch. Hotel, meals not listed and incidentals not included. The Swiss Folklore Group Dinner is a separately ticketed event and not included in the tour registrations. You must be registered for the Annual Meeting to participate in the tours. |
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| MEETING SCHEDULE & SESSION DESCRIPTIONS |
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Thursday, Nov. 16 08:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 16:45 15:30 - 18:00 18:15 - 21:00 |
Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Registration of Members and Guests Welcome Event and Buffet Dinner |
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Friday, Nov. 17 08:00 - 10:00 08:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:15 13:15 - 16:15 |
Continental Breakfast Available General Sessions & Safety Awards Lunch General Sessions & Safety Awards | |
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10:00 - 16:45 |
Spouse Activity “GaGa Over Gruyeres” Take a trip with us to Gruyeres, where the walls and turrets of a fairytale castle bristle atop a single crag rising above the gorgeous rolling lowlands of Canton Fribourg. Dominating the landscape is the great towering wedge of the Moleson, a jutting chunk of mountain rising to 2000m. Our scenic view from the castle includes the hillside medieval village, and just before the castle entrance is the unique Gyger Museum, created by the artist who designed the monsters and decor of the Alien movies. We’ll enjoy a sumptuous lunch in one of the local restaurants nestled among small specialty shops offering unique decorative items and containing heavenly meringues and other delicacies. This is dairy country, the most famous product by far being Gruyere cheese, which has been produced in this farming region since the year 1115. At the foot of Gruyeres, we’ll find a working dairy where we can watch cheese being made, and possibly discover the secret of producing double cream, the heavenly, butterfat-rich taste sensation usually served with forest fruits. We know you’ll enjoy the scenic ride back to the hotel. |
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Saturday, Nov. 18 08:00 - 10:00 08:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:15 13:15 - 14:15 14:15 - 15:30 18:30 - 19:15 19:15 - 23:30 |
Continental Breakfast Available General Sessions Lunch General Session Business Meeting & Election of Officers Cocktail Reception Awards Dinner Gather one last time with friends and colleagues for a delicious dinner, Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year Award and other presentations. |
| GENERAL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS | |
| Innovations and Changes to Dieboards Speakers: Gordon Coffey, Koskisen Inc.; Mike Porter, PSC Global; Eric Anderson, Anderson International Trading A panel of experts will present their new innovations in dieboards so you will better understand the options they provide. You will hear how the changes in the diemaking processes have been the drive for changes in the dieboards. You will also better understand how the impact of cheaper materials affects press performance. Applying Braille to Packaging Speakers: Juergen Marien, City-Systems GmbH; Sam Vial, Karl Marbach GmbH & Co. UK Braille is mandated in Europe on pharmaceutical packaging. Is it only a matter of time before it is mandated in the US as well? Learn how the entire process is done, from making the embossing to adhering it to the tool. See other options for applying Braille to your packaging. High Speed Bundle Breaker Nicking Requirements Speaker: Rick Putch, Dicar Inc. To perform at high speeds and maximize yield, more and more nicking is being required in rotary diecutting. Understand the requirements for the new high speed bundle breakers and what type of nicking maximizes the efficiency while maintaining the aesthetics of the final diecut products. Selling Tooling Directly to End Users Speaker: Jeff Zaiger, Dieco Inc. Selling printing plates directly to the end user has been accepted as a normal way of doing business in the US for some time. Now it is being complemented by adding the diecut tool as well. Understand the pros and cons of bypassing the converter to sell your tooling. Diemaker Exchange Speakers: Shaun Larson, Jonco Die Co. Inc.; Dietmar Hesse and Uwe Konke, Hesse Stanzwerkzeuge GmbH; Tommy Moore, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. Four companies have exchanged diemakers. Hear about their experiences and what they learned about the differences in culture, working environments, customer demands, general processes and procedures from the Europeans to the Americans. New Ideas and Concepts Moderators: Derrick Ames, Die Supply Guys; Clint Medlock, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc. Do you have an idea for technology that you’d love to see available in the future? Back again by popular demand, this fast-paced brainstorming session will collect ideas from those attending, who will then vote to select the most viable possibilities. These potential innovations will then be printed in The Cutting Edge, making them available to the companies with the ability to produce them. We’ll also update you on the excellent suggestions made at last year’s meeting. So put on your thinking caps and prepare to shape the future. |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | |
| All
registrants will receive an information packet listing sites to see,
things to do, dining
recommendations, hotel and
transportation information and general travel tips to help you
enjoy your stay. |
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| REGISTRATION |
| IADD Annual Meeting - November 16-18, 2006 - Interlaken, Switzerland |
Each attendee and their spouse/guest must register using this form. Please use a separate registration form for each additional attendee and spouse/guest.
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| Meeting, Tours and Dinner Selections |
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| Cancellation policy: Registrants
who are unable to attend the Annual Meeting will receive a refund less
a $40 admin fee if a written cancellation request is received by
October 15, 2006. Refunds cannot be granted after this
date, but substitutions are acceptable until the date of the event. |
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Payment for meeting registration, tours and the folklore group dinner may be made by check.
All registrants must provide credit card information for their hotel reservations. |
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*CVS is the last three digits on the signature panel on the back of the credit card |
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| HOTEL RESERVATIONS |
| All hotel reservations will be made on your behalf by the IADD staff. The names you registered with and the credit card information you provided will be used to reserve your rooms. Please do not contact the hotels directly. |
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| Hotel Choices - Segment 1 Technical Tours - Bergamo, Italy |
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All attendees will be housed at the Hotel Excelsior San Marco.
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| Hotel Choices - Segments 2 & 3 Technical Tours & Annual Meeting - Interlaken, Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||
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Attendees have a choice of two hotels.
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Other Properties: If you are interested in staying at a top-of-the-line, deluxe hotel, the IADD has made limited arrangements with the Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, which is just 2 minutes across the street from Hotel Interlaken. Please contact the IADD staff for more information. $339CHF (approx. $272US). |
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| If paying by check, please mail completed registration forms with your check to: International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking 651 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Ste. 132, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 1-815-455-7519 Toll Free: 1-800-828-4233 Fax: 1-815-455-7510 Email: staff@iadd.org Internet: www.iadd.org If paying all charges by credit card, fax registration forms 1-815-455-7510. Be sure to complete the hotel reservations section including arrival and departure dates and room preferences. Room reservations are handled by the IADD and NOT made directly with the hotels. |
1st Time Attending
$525US - Annual Meeting (Segment 3) Registration*