TOOLROOM OF THE YEAR 2026

TOOLROOM OF THE YEAR 2026
Judging Panel
2024 Review

Collins Aerospace Oakville, CANADA!

An incredible moment at IMTS2026 as we recognized a toolroom and team that demonstrates what modern manufacturing excellence looks like, combining technology, connectivity, organization and a relentless focus on performance. This award is about more than technology. It is about the people, processes and commitment behind a truly world-class toolroom.

Thank you to all of our finalists for raising the bar for what is possible in the toolroom.

The 2026 ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year Award brought together an incredible group of manufacturers, finalists and industry experts who share one thing in common: a commitment to pushing the toolroom and shop floor efficiency forward.

Congratulations once again to Collins Aerospace our 2026 Toolroom of the Year winner, and to the 2nd place EST Tool & Machine, Inc. and 3rd place Milacron for the innovation, discipline and excellence they demonstrated throughout the competition.

And a huge thank you to our judging panel for bringing their experience, perspective and passion to this first-class competition. This award was created to recognize more than technology. It recognizes the people and processes behind truly exceptional toolrooms.

"Automation and connected factories are the key to modern manufacturing, and at Collins Aerospace we are using ZOLLER’s smart technology to make the factory of tomorrow."

Karan Dabas, Manager, Engineering and Strategy, Collins Aerospace

“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.”

Brad Taylor, Engineering Manager, EST Tool and Machine

“At Milacron, smart manufacturing begins with disciplined fundamentals. An organized toolroom ensures the right tool is available at the right time, supporting efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across the entire operation.”

JC Meeker, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, MILACRON

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The 2026 ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year Award

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