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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ronniel Martinez, Supreme Steel Rule Dies How long have you been working in the industry? I am a Mechanical Engineer with a background in machine design, but I’ve been involved in the diemaking and packaging industry for approximately 6 years. I’ve been running Supreme Steel Rule... Continue Reading
I’ve always liked trade shows. Sure, there’s plenty to grumble about, and I certainly do. The time, the cost, the planning, the hours on your feet in a booth, but I still enjoy them. I really do... Continue Reading
Patrick Quinlan, Retired How long have you been in the industry? Over 60 years in commercial diemaking for both the folding carton and corrugated industries- the last 10 years working in diemaking/diecutting supplies. Why did you get involved with IADD? Our diemaking shop was a family... Continue Reading
When I officially took on the role of IADD President in October 2024, life was already moving at full speed... Continue Reading
Over the last several columns, I’ve taken you along for the ride as my family and I navigated an international move... Continue Reading
