With over 1,600 graduates , Tufting-U is dedicated to enhancing the skills and capabilities of all levels of tufting industry employees.
The Purpose of Tufting University is to advance the success of our customers by sharing technical knowledge and insights into the art and science of tufting.
The Mission of Tufting University is to prepare industry employees for success by raising their level of tufting competency through a learning environment where personal growth and skill development are continuously satisfied in the course of an ever advancing curriculum.
Our Vision is to become increasingly indispensable to you, our customers, by providing exceptional technical training essential to improving your operating efficiency through more effective application and utilization of your tufting equipment.
Meet Craig Braswell, our esteemed Technical Training Manager at Card-Monroe. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in tufting technology, Craig plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our team is equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to uphold our position as the world leader in tufting technology.
As the Technical Training Manager, Craig is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive training programs that enhance the technical proficiency of our customers. His deep understanding of the intricacies of tufting technology allows him to design training modules that cover a wide range of topics, including machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced techniques.
Craig's passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in tufting technology enables him to provide our team with the most relevant and cutting-edge training. He is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, ensuring that our technicians are well-prepared to tackle any challenges that may arise in the dynamic field of tufting.
Students include everyone from managers, operators, and technicians, to engineers, mechanics and designers. Our typical 3-day class has up to six students who come from the same plant with a course designed for your specific needs.
Our complete demo and sampling capability, a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility, and a hands-on Learning Lab with two cut-away machines make Tufting-U an invaluable experience for all tufting professionals.
Tufting-U Learning Methodology includes:
The Tufting Machine - In this course students learn to recognize the machine orientations, differentiate between machine configurations, understand basic mechanical functions, identify key components and associate them to carpet variations, and recognize and follow best practices for operating and maintaining the tufting machine.
Concept to Carpet - Understanding and navigating Command Performance G.2x and applying the most essential functions of the machine operating system are the backbone of this course.
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