FITCHBURG, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simonds
International, a manufacturer of cutting tools and products for the
industrial marketplace, announces its new Web-based training program
developed for bandsaw machine operators and supervisors. Scheduled for
introduction at the 2010 IMTS
Show (Booth # N-7475), the online training program is just one of
the new interactive resources offered through Simonds??? Never
Yield to Steel micro-site, an online training center designed with
customer education in mind. Each training module consists of short,
technical training sessions that cover topics such as sawing basics,
blade terminology, metallurgy, and problems and solutions. Programs are
tailored for apprentice or master level professionals. Additional
resources, such as Simonds??? online advanced cut calculator tool and
online bandsaw catalog, round out the site???s offerings.
“The call for increased
productivity and accountability in the manufacturing arena will continue
to grow”
According to a July 2010 article in Bloomberg
Businessweek, manufacturing continues to remain one of the bright
spots in the U.S. economic recovery, but a high unemployment rate
confirms that there are still fewer employees doing more jobs, working
longer hours and juggling more responsibilities. ???The call for increased
productivity and accountability in the manufacturing arena will continue
to grow,??? said David Miles, vice president of sales and marketing,
Simonds International. ???We recognized an opportunity to provide our
customers with the expert tools and training that will help expand job
knowledge and proficiency.???
Miles added that the recent shift in the industrial economy has also
changed the way employers assess job candidates. ???With more
sophisticated machining technology coming down the pipeline, on-the-job
ability will be more important than ever, and employees who demonstrate
increased knowledge, versatility and creativity will be well positioned
as employers look to boost productivity and protect capital investments.???
The online certification also benefits supervisors whose primary area of
expertise may not be in bandsawing. Simonds??? training can help
troubleshoot common sawing problems and build an educational portfolio
for employees. ???The certification helps to build pride in workmanship
that helps supervisors train and develop employees for the long-term,???
says Miles.
Simonds enjoys a long history of offering state-of-the-art bandsaw
training programs. For nearly 70 years, its ???Little Red Schoolhouse??? for
distributors, and in-the-field training sessions for end-users, has
guided thousands of professionals in the fine art of sawing. ???The
success of these longstanding programs is an inspiration for our new Web
based training programs. More than ever, Simonds is dedicated to
delivering service and value beyond the bandsaw blade.???
Customers interested in registering for Simonds??? online training and
certification program can log onto www.neveryieldtosteel.com.
About Simonds International
Simonds International, founded in 1832, is a leading supplier of cutting
tools and related products to the wood, pulp, paper, and metal markets.
For more information, call (800) 343-1616 or visit www.simondsinternational.com.