Emuge Corp Donates $100,000 Worth of Cutting Tools to Quinsigamond College

Thursday, January 14, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

Dr. Gail Carberry, President of QCC and Mr. Bob Hellinger, President of Emuge Corp with a sampling of Emuge tools.

Emuge Corp has recently donated $100,000 worth of high performance taps, end mills and other rotary cutting tools to Quinsigamond Community College of Worcester.

The donation will be used to support the college's ambitious new machining technology program that was recently formed.

“We are thrilled to have received this very generous donation of tools from Emuge. We are especially pleased that Emuge reached out to us regarding the donation at a time when we are actively building and implementing expanded programming in manufacturing and engineering technologies. The new initiative is designed to equip our students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fill the rapidly growing gap in the manufacturing workforce and help them secure careers in advanced manufacturing. The tools will be a huge plus for the program," said Dr. gail Carberry, President of QCC.

QCC is expanding and updating its manufacturing technology center. The center provides students with hands-on learning experiences in today's advanced technologies.

The center includes a new Computer Numerical Controlled machining centers, metrology equipment and a wide array of tools and software.

"We are very willing to support QCC’s efforts, share our knowledge, our nearby West Boylston technology center and our high quality tools. Hopefully we can also offer recruitment opportunities wherever possible for QCC students, especially as we expand our manufacturing capabilities in our West Boylston facility. Keeping an eye on our future, it is certainly in our interest to acquire skilled manufacturing talent. The industry is in dire need of advanced manufacturing skills. To address this, we are willing and eager to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with QCC,” said Bob Hellinger, President of Emuge Corp.

Quinsigamond Community College

QCC was established in 1963 to provide access to higher education to residents of Central Massachusetts.

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