Oshkosh schools unveil laser drill presses donated by Regal Rexnord

Feb 26, 2025

OSHKOSH – The school district just got an upgrade to its career and technical education program.

Both Oshkosh North and West high schools installed two new laser drill presses as part of a $10,000 donation from global electric motor manufacturer Regal Rexnord to the Oshkosh Area School District Education Foundation.

The district celebrated the donation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 20 at Oshkosh North High School, where senior Anthony Nguyen got a chance to demonstrate the new equipment.

“Having access to this new technology is exciting,” Nguyen said. “It really helps prepare us for what we'll be using in the real world after graduation.”

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The new laser drill presses replace 50-year-old pieces of equipment and will serve approximately 435 students enrolled in construction, manufacturing and automotive courses.

During the event, representatives of Regal Rexnord toured Oshkosh North’s CTE spaces and spoke of the importance of providing students with current, industry-standard tools to better prepare them for the workforce.

“At Regal Rexnord, we are committed to strengthening the communities where our associates live and work,” the company said in a statement. “We are excited to support the Oshkosh Area School District with a donation from our Charitable Foundation. Supporting youth education is integral to Regal Rexnord's goal of creating a better tomorrow.”

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