Taurus Craco 1st Quarter Newsletter

on Feb 10, 2017.

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First Edition: February 2017

Taurus Craco Quarterly Newsletter

Feature Article:

Using simulators can help solve skilled labour shortage... This article reviews how virtual and augmented reality training can help reduce skilled labour challenges with particular solutions for wood trades.

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Installation Spotlight!

The new Giardina Dualtech 415 automatic spraying machine was installed at Carver Cabinetry's manufacturing facilities in Norwich Ontario. A big thanks to the Carver staff for their generous hospitality and sharing the installation experience. Both Carver and Giardina staff took time demonstrating the operation of this brand new finishing machine.

Check out this event:
See Dualtech 415 on YouTube!

TC sells stone equipment!

Taurus Craco attended the "Stone" show on January 18-20 in Las Vegas... Representing Quality brands such as GMM, Italmecc, Thibault. It was great meeting up with our many Canadian stone customers! For more information regarding Taurus Craco stone and advanced material machine divisions, check out our web site or contact Stuart Wyllie, Sales Representative rswyllie@tauruscraco.com today!

Wood Employee Readiness Curriculum (WERC)

Taurus Craco was invited to meet with committee overseeing the WERC program. A program designed and administered by the Wood Manufacturing Council, WERC is a training program designed to attract workers from a variety of backgrounds to help increase awareness, provide basic wood industry job readiness skills and create a bridge for motivated individuals to enter the job market. This is a great opportunity for manufacturers that can help bridge the employment gap. Employers can contribute time or their facility for tours and training. For more information contact the Wood Manufacturing Council via the link above.

FEATURED PRODUCT!

HOLZ-HER Lumina 1586 Edgebander
Laser Edging Technology with two Cutter Units

New LUMINA series offers a unique combination for processing panels: Two systems for perfectly invisible joints. The GluJet glue application system for standard use of PUR glue and the LTRONIC, the new laser edging unit from HOLZ-HER, are unbeatable in terms of speed and cost efficiency.

Taurus Craco and SawStop will be co-exhibiting at the upcoming Partners in Prevention 2017 on May 2-3, 2017 at the International Convention Centre, Mississauga. The show is Canada's largest health and safety event that showcases products, services combined with many education sessions related to H&S. Taurus Craco is pleased to be part of this event along with SawStop! More details to follow...

WoodED Table is coming to Ottawa!

Taurus Craco and the Wood Manufacturing Council will be holding a plant tour and demo of the WoodED Table on coming Friday February 17 at Muskoka Cabinets. Ottawa and area woodworking instructors will participate as part of a professional development day. The WoodED Table is a unique augmented reality simulator for the wood industry that mimics real machines... for more information about this event, contact Steve Onisto.

BWA Plant Tour and Focus Group

January 25, 2017: Attracting over 50 participants, Blue Water Wood Alliance held this event at GCW Cabinetry in St. Thomas. Taurus Craco is a proud contributing of the Blue Water Alliance... for more information about this and other events / activities by the BWA, check out their web site!