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Board Nominations are Open!
Board Nominations are Open!

The IADD is changing—to better serve YOUR needs and the needs of other industry members. One of the ways you can influence this change is to thoughtfully nominate the members (including yourself) who will serve as the IADD's leadership in positions as the 2026/27 Officers and Directors... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


President's Column - September 2025
President's Column - September 2025

It’s been six months since I stepped into a new role and relocated with my family to Switzerland... Continue Reading

Date posted08/18/2025


Rocky Mountain Chapter Online - Officer
Rocky Mountain Chapter Online - Officer

Get involved at the local level to bring technical meetings, social events and networking to your region. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2025


Twin Cities Chapter - Officer
Twin Cities Chapter - Officer

Get involved at the local level to bring technical meetings, social events and networking to your region. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2025


Lake Michigan Chapter - Officer
Lake Michigan Chapter - Officer

Get involved at the local level to bring technical meetings, social events and networking to your region. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2025


Can-Am Chapter - Officer
Can-Am Chapter - Officer

Get involved at the local level to bring technical meetings, social events and networking to your region. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2025


Volunteer Spotlight - John Dickison
Volunteer Spotlight - John Dickison

John Dickison, Bobst North America, Inc. How long have you been in the industry? I've been in the industry for 45 years. Why did you get involved with IADD? In early years , beginning of the IADD I knew some of my co workers were involved in the IADD, over time I became more involved ,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/11/2025


Advance Your Career - Hands-on Volunteer Opportunities
Advance Your Career - Hands-on Volunteer Opportunities

Are you ready to make a positive impact on our industry? Looking for an easy way to learn more about the industry or share your knowledge with the future generation? The International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking is searching for someone who is passionate about the industry, has a... Continue Reading

Date posted08/8/2025


Technical Writer
Technical Writer

Be seen as an expert in the industry and write an article for The Cutting Edge Magazine. Length can be anywhere from three- to four-paragraph introductory technical articles to in-depth cover page features. Continue Reading

Date posted08/4/2025


Volunteer Spotlight - Marina Bonk Palma
Volunteer Spotlight - Marina Bonk Palma

Marina Bonk Palma, Bonk Americas How long have you been working in the industry?I have been working in this industry since 1999, the year we founded our company in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.Over the years, we have expanded significantly, now operating four factories, including Curitiba,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025


Volunteer Spotlight - Mike Nowakowski
Volunteer Spotlight - Mike Nowakowski

Mike Nowakowski, Amark Steel Rule Die Co. How did you get started in the industry? It was 1991 and my friend’s father owned a die shop. I was working as a bellman at a hotel in Milwaukee, but had to jump into steel rule dies because pay started at $7.50 USD per hour! What has your IADD... Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025


Volunteer Spotlight - Iker Lasa
Volunteer Spotlight - Iker Lasa

Iker Lasa Sierra, Plecamer, S.A. de C.V. How long have you been in the industry? Almost my whole life. My parents founded our business in 1990, and I have been always linked to it. Officially ended my studies and joined full time with the company in 2004. How did you get involved with... Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2025