A roundtable discussion featuring Eddie, Dan and Darrel in which they share the impact IADD Lifetime Achievement Award winner Clint Medlock has had on the IADD, the industry, their individual careers and their personal lives.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Jenny shares the excitement of her new role as CEO of IADD and covers her prior nine years with the Association, her creative background, lessons from long distance hiking and more.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

We discuss with Rob his journey from being self-taught within his family business, led by his father, to creating successful sales and marketing for his company’s products that are acknowledged worldwide.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Based in Ireland, Brendan shares his many years in the diemaking industry, from his initial start being brought into the company by his parents to the current day where he is still reinvesting in new equipment to meet the needs of his loyal customers.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

We discuss with Mark Batson Baril of Resologics about his past in the diecutting industry, creating the TechTeam during his years on the IADD Board and his current career in mediation, helping companies and individuals with conflict resolution.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Brent shares insight gleaned from a unique journey, spanning the world from New Zealand to USA to Singapore and with deep knowledge of diemaking, training and paperboard in roles as varied as apprentice to managing director to consultant and more.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Tony covers his 30+ years of experience and the products his company supplies to the industry. Being based in Australia presents unique opportunities and challenges, and Seaga Group goes above and beyond to fulfill customers’ needs.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

With more than 30 years in the diecutting/diemaking industry, Mauro talks about what he has learned and what is coming next. Serviform has more than 800 different customers all over the world and continues to make improvements with their products.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Born into the industry, Marc shares the story of growing up working for his mother and father to now owning and managing their company today. He shares the many successes of his company and the difficult situations they had to overcome.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Being a business owner in India is not always a walk in the park. Arun shares the success story of his family’s company through challenging times and provides an outlook for the future, in India and elsewhere, in our current times.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Petra shares how Sperrholzwerk Schweitzer GmbH was introduced to the diemaking industry and found new customers, how they continue to provide quality products with value-added services and how to properly pronounce their company's name!Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Having transitioned from the label industry to the diecutting world, Rick shares his many different experiences within the industry and the IADD that helped get him to where he is today.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Hear how Jack incorporates the same principles he’s helped develop with Acu-Gage Systems into his everyday life. "Inspect what you expect" is the motto he and his company live by.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Mark shares how he went from learning to jig dies at age 13 to running his father’s company with the help of his 8 children today. He discusses the technology investments that have helped his company grow and face an increasingly automated future.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

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As the 4th generation in a family-run business, Daniel covers a lot of ground—from ground rule tolerances to regional differences in a global economy. Learn what every diemaker tells him, the impact of steel tariffs and his hopes for his company’s future.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Miles Guessford of Milwaukee Steel Rule Dies provides a wealth of proven strategies for strengthening a company and increasing customers through creative hiring, training, intentional focus, successful use of social media and participating in the IADD.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

WomenConnect is a new networking chapter to advance and expand the role of women in the converting and finishing industry. As a founding member, Melissa discusses the group’s vision and future, as well as her own company’s eco-friendly activities.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

This is a rare opportunity to tap into decades of industry experience, knowledge and understanding as Kevin covers the past, present and future of converting from the varying viewpoints of the master craftsman, publisher and industry consultant.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Neil Saunders, President of Container Graphics Corp. talks about one of our industry’s iconic companies. As one of the founding members of the IADD in 1972, Neil’s father Phil helped give direction to what the IADD has become today.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Bill Drew, VP of Johnson Steel Rule Die Co. talks about his start in the industry (at a very young age), being the third generation diemaker in his family and many other topics from sales, tech and how people are so important even with today's automation.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Kazuaki addresses quality, inventions and his reasons for traveling from Japan to the USA to attend the Odyssey Expo.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Jennifer discusses her journey and notable changes within the industry, her involvement with the IADD, women in the industry and more.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Rick covers his journey in the industry and passion for troubleshooting, the importance of education, his new research lab and much more.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Kevin talks about his love of technology and building quality products, efficiency, shrinking lead times, human resource trends and staffing and his views on competition.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Jim speaks about fast turnarounds, the need for good diemakers to become good business people, automation, dies as a commodity, overcapacity, finding good employees and robots as a possible solution.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Mike addresses using technology to attract the next generation, innovations in rotary tooling, industry growth segments, the viability of steel rule dies, new vs. upgraded equipment, service issues, the upside of automation, trends and family businesses.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Clint is a diemaking industry champion, expert, presenter, former IADD President and multiple award winner. He shares how he got started in business, his involvement in the IADD, tricks for sharing and learning and the origins of the Odyssey Expo.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

The recipient of the 2017 IADD Lifetime Achievement Award and his wife discuss their journey over over the past 50 years, jointly building a world-renowned company.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Bob addresses the challenge of finding competent employees, getting answers to common issues, changes in the expectations of sales people, getting enough/correct information from customers, looking to make a better product and having a good time doing so.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Bob Wax shares valuable insights into the wide variety of diecutting applications, going beyond the traditional folding carton and corrugated packaging. He talks about his beginnings, involvement in the IADD and how things have evolved over the years.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Alex Volery presents his view of drupa 2016, where he was in charge of Bobst’s booth planning and setup; work internships; the state of the global market; and many more topics.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

Randy Norman of Preco, Inc., the man who knows how to cut just about anything, discusses major changes in our world of subtractive manufacturing, the trend towards additive manufacturing and why young people should give our industry a try.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking

IADD Vice President of Media & Education Gino Gualtieri (Central Die Supplies) and M&E Committee member Lisa Boyd (GC Dies LLC) chat with IADD CEO Cindy Crouse about the IADD, Odyssey Expo and the value of association.Από τον International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking