Not everyone has the opportunity to attend drupa, held every 4 years and billed as the world’s biggest and most important trade fair for print and crossmedia solutions. Hosts Gino Gualtieri of Central Die Supplies and Lisa Boyd of G.C. Dies LLC speak with Alex Volery of Bobst Switzerland about his take on drupa 2016, where he was in charge of Bobst’s booth planning and setup. Alex also discusses the importance of work internships, the state of the global market and more. Transcipt available here.

Using his 29 years of experience as a backdrop, Randy Norman of Preco, Inc. talks about the significant changes he’s seen in our industry and what we should do to attract new workers. One of the most sought-after and knowledgeable technicians in the IADD, Randy tells podcast hosts IADD Vice President of Media & Education Gino Gualtieri of Central Die Supplies and M&E Committee member Lisa Boyd of GC Dies LLC about the need for apprenticeship programs, the future of additive manufacturing and the importance of experience in fueling research and development. Transcipt available here.

In our inaugural podcast, IADD Vice President of Media & Education Gino Gualtieri of Central Die Supplies and M&E Committee member Lisa Boyd of GC Dies LLC chat with IADD CEO Cindy Crouse about the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking, the IADD/FSEA Odyssey Expo and the value of association. Learn about the IADD's positive impact on the industry and its members, hear about key programs, uncover why members have remained loyal since 1972 and discover highlights of the Odyssey Expo. Throw in some rescue dogs and competitive ice skating, and your podcast plate is full to overflowing. Transcipt available here.

After being born into his family’s business and working for his stepfather in a variety of capacities over the last 9 years, Miles has learned a lot before the age of 30 about both struggle and success.

He shares how setting goals (quotes within one hour; every job done the same day), a sharp market focus (folding carton and corrugated dies, blankers and steel counters) and investment in training and good people has resulted in Milwaukee Steel Rule Dies growing from 4 to 28 employees. Learn how they: continue to attract diverse and deeply talented individuals; intentionally hire a specific skill set which then supports the ongoing performance of their machinery; ensure that their machines are always operating at full capacity; and create a never-ending flow of young employees. And, oh yeah—the secret to bringing in 50 new customers.