About Us

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.

IADD Board of Directors

  • Jennifer Thoroe

    Jennifer Thoroe

    Director of Customer Services & Business Dev. Manager, National Steel Rule Co.

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    1-908-862-3366

    President

  • Darrel Griffin

    Darrel Griffin

    Operations Manager, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc.

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    1-704-821-6330

    Secretary/Treasurer

  • Gino Gualtieri

    Gino Gualtieri

    Vice President, Central Die Supplies Inc.

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    1-514-683-0999

    Immediate Past President

  • Natalie Taylor

    Natalie Taylor

    Sales Manager, Pace Punches, Inc.

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    1-800-231-4603

    Vice President Chapters

  • Giacomo Farnè

    Giacomo Farnè

    Sales and Marketing Manager, Penta Box S.r.l.

    Vice President Membership

  • Brent Stephens

    Brent Stephens

    VP Diemaking Division, SDS Automation

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    1-303-798-7110

    Vice President Sales & Marketing

  • Rick Ruckh

    Rick Ruckh

    Equipment Sales Representative, Serviform America

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    1-815-383-1191

    Vice President Technical Services

  • Derrick Ames

    Derrick Ames

    President, Die Supply Guys

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    1-416-801-5071

    Director Chapters

  • Greg Faddis

    Greg Faddis

    Direct Sales Professional, Universal Engraving, Inc.

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    1-913-541-0503

    Director Chapters

  • Mike Dailey

    Mike Dailey

    CAD Manager, Jonco Die Co. Inc.

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    1-763-783-9300

    Director Education

  • Joseph McDowell

    Joseph McDowell

    President, Converting Solutions Group

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    1-304-901-3878

    Director Membership Engagement

  • Richard C. Appleton

    Richard C. Appleton

    Vice President , Adko, Inc.

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    1-479-646-2533

    Director Sales & Marketing

  • David Bialoglow

    David Bialoglow

    Sales Service Manager Vice President, National Steel Rule Co.

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    1-908-862-3366

    Director Sales & Marketing

IADD Staff

  • Jenny Holliday

    Jenny Holliday

    Chief Executive Officer, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

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    1-815-455-7519

    CEO

  • Cassi Mills

    Cassi Mills

    Membership & Publications Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

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    1-815-455-7519

    Membership & Publications Coordinator

  • Leanne Schimming

    Leanne Schimming

    Chapters, Volunteers & Education Coordinator, International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

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    1-815-455-7519

    Chapters, Volunteers & Education Coordinator