Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., cutting the cake at the ZOLLER Open House & Technology Days in Ann Arbor to mark ZOLLER's 80th anniversary.
Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., presenting at the ZOLLER Inc. Open House & Technology Days
(l-r) Chiara Schildendorfer, Lean Manufacturing Specialist at Pankl Aerospace; Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc.; Nicole Wolter, CEO & President of HM Manufacturing
Nathan Cranker, Owner & Operations Manager of Gorilla Mill
Attendees gather for ZOLLER Automation demonstrations featuring the coraMeasureLG and roboBox.
ZOLLER Inc. officially launched the 2026 Toolroom of the Year competition during its Open House & Technology Days events in Ann Arbor, MI, and Mississauga, Ontario. The competition, first introduced in the summer of 2023, celebrates manufacturers who use ZOLLER technology to optimize cutting tool management and maximize shop floor efficiency.
Recognizing the growing need for smart, connected manufacturing, the Toolroom of the Year competition highlights companies that exemplify operational excellence through the strategic implementation of ZOLLER solutions. Entries are judged by a panel of industry leaders and ZOLLER experts who evaluate candidates on key factors including tool organization and set-up, integration with CAD/CAM systems, tooling stock transparency and modernness of equipment.
The competition is now open to applicants across North America. Finalists will be announced in 2026, with third, second and first-place winners to be revealed at IMTS in Chicago. The first-place winner will receive a trip for two to the ZOLLER global headquarters and Smart Factory in Pleidelsheim, Germany. All finalists will also be featured in professionally produced videos showcasing their toolroom operations.
ZOLLER Celebrates 80 Years of Elevating Efficiency
ZOLLER celebrated its 80th anniversary at its Open House & Technology Days event. The celebration brought together manufacturers, partners, industry leaders, as well as members of the media, to explore the future of smart manufacturing while honoring the company's legacy of innovation, precision and customer-driven solutions.
Following the unveiling of its newly expanded ZOLLER Pacific facility in April, the celebration moved east under the theme "ELEVATE. EFFICIENCY." The event featured immersive technology demonstrations, expert-led presentations and customer success stories that illustrated the benefits of ZOLLER Solutions, from CAM to part.
Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., delivered an executive briefing, offering insights into industry trends. Presentations from Jonathan Meeker of Milacron and Chiara Schildendorfer of Pankl Aerospace detailed how ZOLLER Solutions have maximized the efficiency of their toolroom and machining operations.
ZOLLER experts provided interactive demonstrations of ZOLLER Solutions, from automation with the coraMeasureLG and roboBox to TMS Tool Management Solutions.
During a focus on advancements in tool inspection technology, Nathan Cranker, Owner and Operations Manager of Gorilla Mill, shared how ZOLLER helped elevate quality and efficiency in their tool manufacturing.
One of the event's key moments was the unveiling of the titan, ZOLLER's newest innovation for fully automatic measuring and inspection of precision cutting tools and edge-prep.
For more information contact:
Zoller Inc.
3900 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-887-0479
sales@zoller-usa.com