ZOLLER 在 IMTS 2026 颁出“年度刀具室”奖，Collins Aerospace 夺冠

ZOLLER is proud to announce that Collins Aerospace was named the first-place winner of ZOLLER’s “Toolroom of the Year 2026” competition at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago on Thursday, September 17.

The “ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year” competition is an initiative designed to recognize ZOLLER customers who are setting the benchmark for efficiency, precision, and digitalization in their production processes. A panel of industry experts and ZOLLER specialists awarded Collins Aerospace for significantly improving operational efficiency across its Oakville, Ontario, facility using a combination of its integrated tool management process, RFID automation, a TMS tool management systems database, and a variety of ZOLLER technology, including tool presetters and tool management hardware.

“Collins Aerospace is a very forward-looking company, and they want to incorporate more automation. They are constantly working toward achieving their goals,” said Chander Bhardwaj, General Manager at ZOLLER Canada. “They have created a massive database to start with for automation progression.”

EST Tool & Machine of Kentucky took second place for its significant investments in shop technology to eliminate manual data entry and disconnected systems, while Ohio-based Milacron was named third place for its comprehensive tool library.

“A connected tool room is foundational to EST Tool’s intelligent approach to manufacturing. ZOLLER’s systems keep us organized and efficient, with our finger always on the pulse of the shop floor,” said Brad Taylor, Engineering Manager at EST Tool and Machine.

Awards and Recognition

The ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year competition gives manufacturers the opportunity to earn industry recognition, showcase what they are doing differently, and win prizes designed to help move smart manufacturing forward.

“The biggest benefit for winners goes beyond the award itself,” said Rita Conroy-Martin, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience for ZOLLER Inc. “It opens the door to new opportunities for connection, visibility and thought leadership, including an invitation to the exclusive 2027 ZOLLER VIP Technology Tour in Germany. Being named a Toolroom of the Year winner means your team and production facility is being recognized for how it is using technology, organization, and connectivity to help define what the modern toolroom can be.”

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ABOUT ZOLLER

ZOLLER is a third-generation, family-owned global technology leader with a presence in over 62 countries. Guided by the principle “Start with a solution – Enter a system,” ZOLLER delivers integrated solutions that drive efficiency, precision, and productivity across the entire cutting tool and machining lifecycle. From tool measuring, presetting, and inspection to heat shrinking, tool balancing and toolholders, ZOLLER combines hardware, software, and digital connectivity to enable faster production, higher quality, and reliable processes. Its solutions extend across interfaces, cloud services, and automation, helping manufacturers build a more connected, high-performance toolroom and shop floor. With a strong North American presence, anchored by its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and supported by technology centers in Torrance, California; Mississauga, Canada; and Querétaro, Mexico, ZOLLER serves customers across key industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and general manufacturing.

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