New Partners for KOMET

The new year is off to a great start at KOMET of America, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL), which signed three new Partners for its KOMET SERVICE® network this January. The addition of three new Partners, from seven to ten, represents a 40 percent increase in the size of the network in North America.

KOMET SERVICE has attracted attention both in Europe and in North America since its inception in 2008 and is turning heads once again with this rapid expansion. This latest bout of growth reaffirms the network’s commitment to the platform and to ongoing customer demand for affordable, reliable, quality refurbishment and manufacture of solid carbide tooling.

The latest Partners come from across the United States, ensuring that the network is more local than ever. Cutting Tool Engineers Inc. (Pelham, AL), Brecker’s ABC Tool Co. (Roseville, MI), and Razor Tool, Inc. (Stoneham, MA) all signed on as KOMET Service Partners in January. In the coming weeks, the network team will work with all of these Partners to train them in the quality control practices and state-of-the-art engineering and tool grinding for which the brand is known.

Each of these new Partners will also receive training in best practices for marketing, as well as a complete marketing and branding package, which is just one of the added benefits of being a Partner. The company’s dedicated support does not stop there, however; it continues throughout the life of the Partnership. “I cannot overstate how exciting this is for all of us,” said Tom Whennen, a manager for KOMET Service North America. “The energy shared by us and by our new Partners is palpable. The growth we’re experiencing is a sign of things to come. In addition to this announcement and the supply program for tungsten carbide with CERATIZIT we recently unveiled, we have more in in the works for the coming year.”

“We look forward to being partners with a global tool company,” said Nate Anderson, the general manager of Cutting Tool Engineers. “The ability for a regional company to have access to the newest advances in tooling technology and tooling support is a great advantage for us.” He went on to echo the ethos of teamwork and support that is key to the success of the program: “We now have the resources to collaborate, share knowledge, and best practices within our industry with other Partners. We look forward to helping them grow to be one of the nation’s most reliable tool manufacturing and refurbishment companies in our industry.”

Chelsey Gumro, the chief marketing officer at Brecker’s ABC Cutting Tools, was quick to point out the potential for customers, stating, “Our decision to partner with them was based on the fact that our company and their company hold themselves to the highest standards in the marketplace. With their stellar reputation for quality, coupled with our untouchable customer service and quality, we see this strategic partnership as a way to benefit both companies as well as provide a competitive advantage to our customers that is unmet in our industry. We have already seen the synergies between our companies paying off for us and our customers in these early stages of our strategic partnership.”

End users, of course, benefit from the network platform as well. They receive transparent and fair pricing, precision tool refurbishment, and expedited services. While Partners can service any brand of tooling, they are the only regrind shops authorized to service this brand of solid carbide tools, and they have exclusive access to original drawings and geometries.

All of this comes with the support and backing of KOMET of America, an esteemed name in the cutting tool industry. Tony Madiros, the president of Razor Tool, expressed sentiments similar to the others, saying, “I’m really excited about working with them. Combining our capabilities with their knowledge and support will result in better service, more technical options, and lower costs for our customers in New England. They have a long legacy in cutting tools and has invested in R&D throughout the years. We are excited to be part of the network and to benefit from their technology.”

Those who use industrial cutting tools are encouraged to try any of the ten Partners located throughout North America. The transparent and fair pricing, along with the fast, expert service, are sure to garner many repeat customers. Those who may be interested in becoming a KOMET SERVICE Partner are encouraged to contact Tom Whennen by clicking here for more information.

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