SUDBURY, MA, USA, Feb 26, 2026 — Methods Machine Tools, the foremost supplier of high-precision CNC machining centers, automation, and engineering services in North America will cut the ribbon on its new National Center of Excellence at its Chicago Regional Technical Center during an open house event on Thursday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Methods Center of Excellence (COE) is a 7,000 square-foot facility that will feature hands-on programs focused on technical, electrical, mechanical, and product training for Methods’ nationwide customers and team members.
The facility will also welcome next-generation manufacturers and engineers from area schools to bolster the region’s access to latest industry trends and technologies.
“Relationships, service, engineering, partnerships, these are core principles that have served our customers and team for nearly 70 years,” said Rick Alton, Methods Chief Executive Officer. “The Methods Center of Excellence will bring these principles to life in a world-class environment that will support growth and knowledge of every student who visits.”
Methods and builder-partner factory-certified product experts from around the United States and Japan will lead training syllabi and courses that cover the full range of Methods’ machining, applications, and engineering portfolio.
“Our customers deserve investment into the most innovative and thoughtful support throughout their partnership with Methods,” added Jacob Krotz, Manager of the Center of Excellence. “The COE is built around a hands-on training philosophy. It will be a place we roll up sleeves, remove sheet metal and way covers, and dig deep into the heart of what makes our people and machines the best in the industry.”
In addition to the Center of Excellence, event attendees will also access the large showroom to view demonstrations, meet with product experts, and learn about Methods Services.
A Methods Student Day event for area educators and students will be hosted on Friday, April 10.
Methods has operated from the Chicagoland area serving Illinois and Wisconsin since 1996, opening its first location in Elgin before moving to the current 36,000-square-foot facility in Gilberts in 2021.
Those seeking more information about the event or attendance should visit the event page.
About Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. supplies high-precision machine tools from FANUC, Nakamura-Tome, YASDA, OKK, KIWA Japan, Weiler, and its own brand of Methods machining centers. Methods pairs machines with a suite of services including automation, integration, applications, financing, and 24/7, U.S.-based technical support. Headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and in operation since 1958, Methods operates seven technical centers, and a one-of-a-kind Precision Center. Methods has installed more than 45,000 machine tools throughout North America. For more information, call 877-668-4262 or visit www.methodsmachine.com.
