Zoller Launches 2026 Toolroom of the Year Competition & Date Change for Dallas Stone I…
Zoller Launches 2026 Toolroom of the Year Competition & Date Change for Dallas Stone I…
Zoller Launches 2026 Toolroom of the Year Competition
“Today’s most successful manufacturers understand that the toolroom is no longer a support function, rather it is a strategic driver of production efficiency,” said Alexander Zoller, president of Zoller Inc. “With the Toolroom of the Year competition, we want to showcase companies that are leading this transformation and demonstrate what is possible when technology, process and people come together.”
The competition invites existing Zoller customers across North America to showcase how they are optimizing their toolroom operations through:
A panel of industry experts and Zoller specialists will evaluate submissions based on how effectively participants are utilizing technology and best practices to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability and productivity.
The top three winners will be announced at the Zoller Booth W-432018 at IMTS 2026 in Chicago on September 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
The first-place winner will receive a VIP trip for two to Zoller’s global headquarters in Germany as part of the Spring 2027 VIP Technology Tour. Additional prizes include Zoller Solution vouchers to further enhance toolroom operations, as well as a showcase video of the winner’s production facilities.
Beyond recognition, the Toolroom of the Year initiative is designed to support ongoing development within the Zoller customer base and manufacturing community. By sharing best practices and real-world examples, the campaign encourages manufacturers to continuously evolve their toolroom capabilities and embrace a long-term approach to optimization.
“Each company and toolroom is on its own journey,” said Zoller. “This initiative is about more than an award; it is about building a culture of continuous improvement and supporting our customers as they develop their toolrooms into fully integrated, high-performance systems.”
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Date Change for Dallas Stone Industry Education Event
Artistic Tile will host the final Stone Industry Education event of the year at its Dallas, TX, facility on Thursday, October 26th. The presentation will be led by industry veteran Buddy Ontra of Bo Stone.
Buddy Ontra, a former fabrication shop owner with decades of experience, will lead the session which will be formatted as a Stone Fabricator Forum. The presentation will allow participants to:
Discover the latest advancements in stone fabrication, from automation to sustainable material practices.
Tackle key industry issues, including sourcing challenges, transportation delays and market fluctuations.
Share and learn best practices for workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Identify workforce skill gaps and explore training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
Build lasting partnerships and tap into shared knowledge and resources within the fabrication community.
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