ANCA, the market-leading manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated ANCA Tool of the Year Award for 2023. This prestigious accolade aims to honour the innovation and expertise of trailblazing toolmakers in the cutting tool industry. Machinists of high-precision cutting tools now have the opportunity to showcase their incredible designs and gain global acclaim with this fantastic competition.
Dubbed as the Oscars of the cutting tool industry, #ANCATooloftheYear2023 offers participants the chance to achieve worldwide brand recognition, attractive cash prizes and other exciting rewards. Last year’s awards saw remarkable success with a digital audience reach of 8.1 million readers, 37 global entries seen by over 202,480 fans, and over 200,000 engagements on social media. Edwin Juarez, CEO of SJ Tools and the 2022 winner, shared his experience, stating, “After winning the Tool of the Year award and using it in my marketing materials, my company has experienced an increase in custom specials as a result.” This incredible opportunity has the potential to transform businesses and propel them to new heights.
Entrants can compete in one or both categories: #MadeonANCA and Most Innovative Tool Design. The winner of the #MadeonANCA category will receive a trip to ANCA’s headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, along with AUD 10,000 worth of ANCA parts, accessories, or software. Additionally, the winner will gain VIP access to exclusive opportunities with ANCA experts. The Most Innovative Tool Design category will award the winner AUD 10,000 worth of ANCA parts, accessories, or software.
Patrick Boland, ANCA Co-Founder, expressed his anticipation, stating, “Every year, I’m impressed by the skill and creativity of our customers and how they apply ANCA technology to design and manufacture market-leading cutting tools. It’s important to recognize their amazing results, and I look forward to seeing what our customers come up with this year.”
Submissions for the ANCA Tool of the Year 2023 are open from May 15th to August 8th. Winners will be announced at EMO 2023, the leading trade fair for the metalworking industry. To enter the competition, participants can upload their tool images to their social media channels, tag #ANCATooloftheYear2023, or send their images to enews@anca.com. Alternatively, the submission form can be filled out at www.anca.com/Tool-of-the-Year.
A distinguished judging panel, including Pat Boland (Co-Founder and Managing Director at ANCA), Santosh Plakkat (Product Manager at ANCA), Darren Fox (Product Manager at ANCA), and Rauf Öztürk (Director of Business Development at Turcar), will evaluate the top five finalist tools at EMO based on criteria such as surface finish, tolerance, complexity, and more.
ANCA Tool of the Year 2023 would not be possible without the generous support of its partners and sponsors, including ZOLLER, GDS, TYROLIT, and PIRANHA. Their commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with the spirit of the competition. For more information on the ANCA Tool of the Year 2023, including terms and conditions, please visit www.anca.com/tool-of-the-year. Stay tuned to ANCA’s social media channels for important updates, voting announcements, and finalist details.