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Chapter Presenter
Chapter Presenter

Share your thoughts and experience—individually or as part of a panel—at local chapter meeting. Chapters are looking for presenters that can provide an hour-long program on the latest trends and solutions in the industry. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Technical Services Committee - Member
Technical Services Committee - Member

Description Develop technical educational content and technical services that enhance the professional growth and competence of diemakers, diecutters, suppliers & other individuals who work in the converting industry. Responsibilities Identify topics, solicit authors and produce/submit a... Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Membership Engagement Committee - Member
Membership Engagement Committee - Member

Creates, organizes and implements ongoing membership marketing plans and efforts to increase Association membership and/or increase retention of existing members; mentors new members through telephone contacts. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Membership Recruitment Committee - Member
Membership Recruitment Committee - Member

Helps to increase our membership by reaching out to prospective members by phone, developing marketing efforts to increase IADD membership and represents the IADD at industry trade shows. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


President's Column - January 2025
President's Column - January 2025

Change is an inevitable part of professional and personal growth... Continue Reading

Date posted12/17/2024


President's Column - December 2024
President's Column - December 2024

Although I’ve only been in the President’s role for a short time, it’s been a busy few weeks... Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2024


Knowledge is Power: Top Resources for Your Training Efforts
Knowledge is Power: Top Resources for Your Training Efforts

Your Association is here to help meet your training needs. Take advantage of these top resources: Provide a Solid Foundation Give your employees a better understanding of the industry overall. The IADD Diecutting Academy courses, Diecutting 101 and Diemaking 101 provide foundational skills on... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


President's Column - November 2024
President's Column - November 2024

My name is Rob McCann and I’m your new President of the IADD. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2024


Registration Now Open for the Lake Michigan Chapter Converters Gasket Xchange
Registration Now Open for the Lake Michigan Chapter Converters Gasket Xchange

Registration is now open for the IADD Lake Michigan Chapter Converters Gasket Xchange. The program will be held in Palatine, IL, USA on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. This one-day event will provide technical solutions and education for those who manufacture and work with gaskets. Technical Education... Continue Reading

Date posted10/7/2024


President's Column - October 2024
President's Column - October 2024

I have written to you about how it seems that time flies... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2024


President's Column - September 2024
President's Column - September 2024

Twenty months ago, in one of my very first articles to you Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer
5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer

With all the demands in your life, you might be wondering how it’s possible to find any spare time! So, why should you consider volunteering? There are many benefits that make it worthwhile and may be exactly what you need to do. Here are the top five reasons why you should volunteer: 1.... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2024