World Class Engineering Profiles
![]() The GTMA Chief Executive and Mike Dunn of Portway Tool & Gauge Ltd introduced the launch and gave an overview of the World Class Toolmaker Profile. An industry perspective of toolmaking was provided by Mike Wenlock, Purchasing Director of Nokia Ltd, whilst the Toolmakers’ viewpoint was discussed by Mike Bourne, Managing Director, Bourne Tools & Co Ltd. Other speakers included Keith Curtis, Tooling Manager for Dyson Appliances and Richard Taylor, Supplier Development Manager, Concord Sylvania.
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Definition of a GTMA World Class Toolmaker The term World Class is widely abused in industry and companies frequently claim to be World Class without justification. GTMA recognises the need to set high standards and considers a “master” world class toolmaker to be one that scores 4 in every standard and a total greater than 90% from the profile.It is envisaged that initially few companies could achieve these levels and that they are goals to strive for. Achieving scores below 90% does not imply that a company is unable to supply excellent tools. Toolmakers scoring 3 in every standard or a total greater than 60% will have excellent toolrooms and sound management structures. However, there should be no room for complacency, as companies will continue to improve until 90% becomes the industry norm. To encourage companies to adopt the World Class Toolmaker Profile, GTMA has defined three levels within the scoring system. These are :- |
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Companies whose scores are below 60% should be actively using the GTMA World Class Toolmaker Profile as a development tool to achieve Principal status and above. |
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Adopt it, implement it and use it. GTMA’s World Class Toolmaker Profile works! |
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Follow the links for details of GTMA appointed independent World Class Toolmaker Assessors
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