President's Column - December 2025
It’s time to pull out our crystal balls and see the future and predict results. Yes, it’s budget season! Continue Reading
Date posted11/20/2025
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Sharpen Your Skills with Your Member Benefits
Maximize the value of your membership by taking advantage of the many training and educational opportunities available to you. Explore technical articles online, increase your knowledge through an online course or gain practical experience at our meetings and workshops. Access Technical... Continue Reading
Date posted11/1/2025
President's Column - November 2025
It’s often said that time flies, also always followed up with, the older we get, the more quickly it goes... Continue Reading
Date posted10/16/2025
President's Column - October 2025
When I first moved to Switzerland, I knew I’d be learning a new language, a new culture, have to figure out the bus and train system, and the most challenging, navigate the garbage and recycling regulations... Continue Reading
Date posted09/16/2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Volunteer Spotlight - James Banister
James Banister, Bobst North America How long have you been in the industry? I've been in the industry since 1993. Why did you get involved with IADD? I got involved with IADD in 2000 and wrote my first technical article for The Cutting Edge magazine which was published sometime in December... Continue Reading
Date posted07/24/2025
Volunteer Spotlight - Sandy Arnold
Sandy Arnold, Millennium Die Group How long have you been in the industry? I have about 7 years in the industry. Why did you get involved with IADD? I got involved with the IADD because I find the industry genuinely fascinating, and wanted to learn more and contribute while staying engaged with... Continue Reading
Date posted07/23/2025