The IADD is a not-for-profit international trade association. Our association serves diecutters, diemakers, and industry suppliers. Some of the products produced by our members are:
- packaging for the food, medical, and hardware industries
- corrugated boxes
- gaskets for engines, pumps, etc.
- printed circuit boards
- membrane switches
- shoes
- clothes
- furniture
- car seats
- plastic parts
- toys, games, puzzles
- labels
- greeting cards
- envelopes and other paper products
In fact, anything that you can think of which is not made out of metal and is cut into a shape is diecut!
Purpose
The purpose of the IADD is to be the pivotal force in the diecutting converting industry, bringing together and serving people who convert soft to semi-rigid materials into various cut parts. By sharing collective knowledge, expertise and information, the IADD leads and stimulates creativity and innovation, provides opportunities for professional growth, serves the diverse needs of all industries engaged in diecutting and demonstrates commitment to ensuring progress through participation.
Governance and Staff
The IADD Board of Directors are voluntary governance members, who are nominated and elected from within the IADD membership. They are the main decision making body of the IADD, responsible for determining the strategic goals of the Association and establishing policies and activities. Supported by the CEO and other staff.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Thoroe
Customer Service & Business Dev. Manager, National Steel Rule Co.
Robert McCann
Head of Service Product Portfolio, Bobst North America Inc.
Darrel Griffin
Operations Manager, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc.
Gino Gualtieri
Vice President, Central Die Supplies Inc.
Natalie Taylor
Sales Manager, Pace Punches, Inc.
Boudewijn van Beest
Global Sales Manager, ELCEDE GmbH
Vice President Membership
Brent Stephens
VP Diemaking Division, SDS Automation
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Rick Ruckh
Equipment Sales Representative, Serviform America
Vice President Technical Services
Derrick Ames
President, Die Supply Guys
Director Lake Michigan, Twin Cities & Can-Am
Richard C. Appleton
Sales Manager, Adko, Inc.
Director Sales & Marketing Committee
David Bialoglow
Sales Service Manager Vice President, National Steel Rule Co.
Director Sales & Marketing Committee
Mike Dailey
CAD Manager, Jonco Die Co. Inc.
Director Education Committee
Greg Faddis
Direct Sales Professional, Universal Engraving, Inc.
Director Central Big 6 & Rocky Mountain
Giacomo Farnè
Sales and Marketing Manager, Penta Box S.r.l.
Director Membership Recruitment Committee
Ben Hazard
Production Improvement Manager, Dynamic Dies, Inc.
Director Technical Services Committee
Joseph McDowell
President, Converting Solutions Group
Director Membership Engagement Committee
IADD Staff
Jenny Holliday
Chief Executive Officer, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
Sarah Beste
Marketing & Media Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
Maketing & Media Coordinator
Cassi Mills
Membership & Publications Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
Membership & Publications Coordinator
Leanne Schimming
Chapters, Volunteers & Education Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
Chapters, Volunteers & Education Coordinator
Katie Sweeney
Meetings & Technical Services Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking
Meetings & Technical Services Coordinator