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dds Magazine Reports on Trade Show Offerings at the Holz-Handwerk 2024

Compass Software was published in the March edition of the dds magazine with a feature on the Holz-Handwerk 2024.

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BM Magazine Reports on Our Trade Show Presentation at the Holz-Handwerk

The BM Magazine is reporting on Compass Software's trade show presentation at the Holz-Handwerk that is happening from March 19. - 22. in Nuremberg.

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Milling Glass Grooves with Rounding

With Compass Software it is now possible to process glass grooves with a rounding.

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“Split” Landings and Treads in the Order Tree

Treads and landings can be split into two or more parts in the order tree using the "Split" function.

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Drilling Patters and Predefinitions Export/Import

Drilling patterns and predefinitions can be transferred on request when exporting and importing CS stairs.

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Plate Optimization 2.0: Selecting Position for Parts

With Compass Software, it is now possible to arrange parts even more individually in Plate Optimization 2.0.

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Have you seen our module In-Situ Concrete?

It makes the design of coverings for existing on-site concrete cores possible.

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Processing Rabbet in Riser

It is now possible to process risers that are connected to the tread by a tenon with Compass Software.

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Calculation of Glass Grooves in Well Slats

With Compass Software it is now also possible to design glass grooves in well slats.

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Brilliant start into the new year: BuildTec Software Group and GLASER Programmsysteme join forces in newly formed partnership

Wildpoldsried / Hanover, 31 January 2024 - Only three months after the successful formation of the BuildTec Software Group ("BuildTec"), a growing European platform for innovative software solutions…

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External Stair: New Drillings and Table Arrangement for Risers

We have extended the option External Stair. Additional drillings are possible and the risers can be created as table arrangements.

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Compass Software visits sales partners in Poland

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink and dealer representative Wiktoria Rakowska visited our dealers in Poland.

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New Processing Step for the Front Side Processing of Risers with Mortises

The new “cutting 5 axis with double bevel trim cutter” processing step for the front edge processing of mortised risers saves an enormous amount of time, and the result is completely tear-free.

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Visit at the Berufskolleg Beckum

Employees Hermann Hasebrink and Sebastian Baecker presented Compass Software at the Berufskolleg (Technical College) Beckum.

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Cozy Christmas party at Compass Software

The Compass Software team ended the year with a fun Christmas party.

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New partnership for Customer De Vries with Compass Software and RCD Stair Systems

Long-time customer De Vries Trappen begins a new partnership with RCD Stair Systems, whose system stairs are fully integrated with Compass Software.

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Entering Tread Thickness when Freezing Concrete Core

It is now possible to enter the tread thickness when freezing the concrete core, as is possible with risers.

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BM-Magazine Publishes Compass Software's Case Study on CPI Trappen

Our case study on the Dutch stair builder CPI Trappen on the topic of "Nesting without Nesting Machine with Plate Optimization 2.0" was published by the German BM-Magazine in December.

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Dowels & Lamellos in Baluster-Run Part Connection Positioned Freely

Dowels and lamellos that are positioned either on top of a run part or below a run part can now be placed freely.

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International Timber Forum in Innsbruck

The Compass Software team and SEMA exhibited at the 27th International Timber Construction Forum (IHF) in Innsbruck at the end of November.

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Visit at Our Long-Term Customer Hagen in Norway

Compass Software representative Martin Stockhausen visited our customer Hagen A/S in Norway in November.

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Ticket System Extended: Direct Request to Dealers

International Compass Software customers who are supported by a local dealer can now submit service requests directly to their dealer through the Compass ticket system.

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Limits Possible in Online Configurator and Winding Details Optimized

It is now possible to set limits in the online stair configurator, e.g., minimum and maximum tread width, rise, etc. The winding details have also been optimized.

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Bregal Unternehmerkapital Announces the Formation of BuildTec Software Group and Newest Partnership with E-Komplet

Wildpoldsried / Aalborg / Monheim / Dortmund, 22.11.2023 – With the assembly of iconic construction technology brands such as SEMA Software (“SEMA”), Compass Software (“Compass”), WGsystem, and…

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HOB Magazin reports on Compass Case Study Hafrsfjord

The German magazine HOB reported on the Compass Software case study about the Norwegian company Hafrsfjord in November.

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Have you seen our module Folded Staircase yet?

The module is ideal for the design of folded stairs with straight (90°) or angled risers.

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Set-up of Second Machine for Customer Escanor

Our French customer Escanor has been using the Compass staircase software for 20 years. At the end of October, service manager Gereon Max installed a second machine on site.

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New: License Status Query and Orders for 3D Plus Online

We have extended the upload dialog for the option 3D Plus Online. Now, customers can check their license status and request additional stair contingents immediately.

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3D Plus and 3D Plus Online for Software Support Customers

All customers with a software support contract who also have a network license will receive the options 3D Plus and 3D Plus Online with their next license key update that is sent out with their…

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Company function at SEMA Software in Wildpoldsried: An event full of enthusiasm and team spirit!

Our Compass Software team attended a two-day SEMA meeting in Wildpoldsried, Germany in mid-October. This event was more than just a company event - it was a celebration of inspiration and…

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Wood Building Forum Cologne 2023

Compass Software once again exhibited at the 16. European Congress of the Wood Building Forum in Cologne. The topic: "efficient building with wood in urban spaces".

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Mikado Magazine Reports on OBJ Export with Compass Software

The German mikado magazine reported on the Compass Software Export in OBJ format that is used for augmented reality apps, 3D printing, and 3D display in their October issue.

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Have you seen our module Plate Optimization 2.0?

Plate Optimization 2.0 is the perfect module for nesting of stair parts and BTL components.

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Intuitive Access to Tread Details in Compass Software

We have improved the way treads are selected. The user can intuitively select treads by simply clicking on the tread number.

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CAM/CNC Tandem Machine with Two Units at Long-Term Customer ARU Grupp AS

Technician Salvatore Gandolfo has completed the installation of a tandem machine with two aggregates on one Y-axis at our customer ARU Grupp.

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Dynamic Flange Parallel to Tread Edge

We have expanded the dynamic flange option to include the ability to set the flange “parallel to the tread edge.”

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"Additional Information" Field in 3D Plus Online Optimized

We have optimized the text field in 3D Plus Online, so that it now appears on the right side of the 3D image and no longer obstructs the view of the stair.

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HOB Magazine Reports on Compass Customer Verschaeve

The HOB magazine's article features the success story at Trappen Verschaeve, who use a robot to save manpower and create more capacity on other machines.

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Balusters Possible in 1:1 Output

It is now possible to export balusters as a 1:1 template.

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Slanted Drillings at Exit for Z-Risers on Open Stringers

Compass Software users can now create slanted drillings in the exit tread for z-risers on open stringer stairs.

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Machine Installation at Customer HTM Tischlerei GmbH

Compass Software installed a replacement Homag CNC machine at customer HTM Tischlerei after a workshop fire.

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Have you seen our module tread coverings?

This module calculates tread coverings for all treads, which can be used as protection during construction and as packaging for transport.

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Intermediate Posts in Balcony Railing Now Have Their Own Drilling Pattern

Intermediate posts in balcony railings can now be assigned their own drilling pattern.

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5-Axis Machine Installation at Signature Woodcrafters

At the beginning of August, service technician Salvatore Gandolfo installed a Homag CNC machine with Compass Software at long-time customer Signature Woodcrafters.

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CAD training at long-time customer Feil Inc.

Service technician Salvatore Gandolfo visited customer Feil in Florida for a one-day CAD training.

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Railing Infills now Visible in 3D Cut Drawing Window

Railing infills are now also visible in the 3D cut drawing window.

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Klaus Eilers Leaves the Company After 30 Years of Dedicated Service

After 30 years of tireless dedication, our long-time head of sales, Klaus Eilers, is leaving Compass Software.

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Have you seen our module space saver stair yet?

Straight or spiral space saver stairs are designed with half-sided alternating treads.

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Work Process Smooth Entire Mortise for Stringers Now with Offset

It is now possible to define a lateral offset in the work process “smooth entire mortise” for stringers.

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Export Name for Folders in Online-Stair-Configurator

Folder names from the stair software are now automatically applied to folders in the stair configurator.

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OBJ Export for Augmented Reality and More

Compass Software makes it possible to export stairs in OBJ format for AR apps, 3D printing, and 3D display.

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Drilling Pattern for Base Rails on Balconies

It is now possible to assign drilling patterns for base rails in the height construction of the balcony railing.

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Cuboids Considered for Calculation of Headroom

Cuboids are now included in the calculation of the headroom.

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Have you seen our module tread shaped stringers yet?

The feature makes it possible to design stringer contours parallel to the treads.

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Longstanding Dealer Falkenberg Visits Compass

Long-time Compass Software dealer Tjark Busch from the Norwegian company A. Falkenberg visited us to receive various trainings at the end of June.

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CSV Export from Compass Software

Did you know it is easy and fast to export lists from forms in CSV format from Compass Software?

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Compass Software & Stair Academy Cooperate for Better Transfer of Knowledge

Compass Software’s ongoing efforts to improve knowledge transfer in the stair building industry will now be supported by a new partnership with the German online portal Treppenakademie (Stair…

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Stair Configurator: New Value Field with Graphic

The Stair Configurator forms have been extended: It is now possible to insert the standard graphic of the stair type and a caption in the form.

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Have you seen our interfaces to various external systems yet?

Compass Software makes the transfer of stair designs to other software easy and fast.

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Visit at Snekker Stefan AS in Norway

Sales representative Martin Stockhausen visited our longstanding customer Snekker Stefan AS in Norway at the end of May.

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Larger Pockets for In-Situ Concrete Stairs

Compass Software users with the module “In-Situ Concrete” can cut the pockets on the underside of concrete tread covers larger starting with the new version.

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LIGNA 2023

The Compass Software Team exhibited at the LIGNA show in Hanover last week.

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Setting “Apply to every 2. Tread” for Space Saver Stairs

There is a new setting for space saver stairs: “Apply to every 2. tread”, which makes it possible to apply tread front edge details to only every 2. tread of a stair.

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Processing Risers in Nesting

It is now possible to process risers during nesting.

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Milling Pockets for Open Stringer Plates in Stringer Contour

It is now possible to mill plates for open stringers vertically into the stringer. The pockets for the stringer plates can be added to the drilling patterns of the tread and inserted into the stringer…

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Extension Panels on top of Exit Stringer

The option panels/dry wall underneath a staircase has been extended: It is now possible to also add panels on top of the exit stringer.

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Enhancement for the Calculation of Cut Offs on Glass Infills

The calculation of grooves for glass infills in railing parts has been improved.

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Work Process Re-Milling Tread Contour with Separate Speed

The work process: “re-mill contour” for treads has been extended and it is now possible to select an independent speed when smoothing tread contours.

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General Manager Milena Schaefer at SMA Annual Conference

General Manager Milena Schaefer from our US Branch, Compass Software Inc., attended the Stairbuilders and Manufacturer's Association (SMA) Annual Conference last week.

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New Settings in Work Process for Sawing of Post Heads

There is a new setting in the work process for sawing post heads:

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Compass Software at the BAU Munich

Compass Software exhibited together with SEMA Software at the BAU Munich, the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, this year.

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Automatic XML Interface for ERP Systems

The XML interface between Compass Software and various ERP Systems has been extended: It is now possible to import data automatically without manual work.

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Compass Software with SEMA at IKORO Fair in Rosenheim

CEO Lukas Hollinderbaeumer is at the IKORO in Rosenheim together with our partner SEMA Software.

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New Training Location in the Karlsruhe Area

Do you live close to Karlsruhe, Germany? If so, it is now possible to book Compass Software training in the König von Preussen Hotel, near Karlsruhe.

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Compass Software with SEMA at Mass Timber Conference

Our Compass Software Inc. General Manager Milena Schaefer visited the Mass Timber Conference in Portland, OR together with the SEMA Group last week.

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Customers Visit Customers: Vitaby Snickerifabrik at Hokon

Compass Software customer Vitaby Snickerifabrik AS from Sweden visited our German customer Hokon in mid-March.

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New Processing Steps Smoothing and Finishing of Front Side

There are two new processing steps for the machining of wreath front sides.

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Have you seen our extensions for the 3D display of stairs?

Our modules 3D Plus Online and the photo-realistic 3D visualization offer different possibilities to expand the 3D display of stairs.

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Compass Software Service Workshop

Compass Software organized their semi-annual service workshop in late February. The service team participated in different workshops to learn more about the newest software developments and gain…

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Presentation “Digitalization and Automation” at the German Stair Building Days

CEO Lukas Hollinderbaeumer held a presentation on the topic of digitalization and automation in stair building at the German Stair Building Days, organized by the German Association for Stair and…

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Extension Folders for Forms

All Compass Software users with the current release version can now consolidate different forms into a so-called folder in the template tree.

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Trainee Hong Tram Pham Completes Apprenticeship Half a Year Early

Our trainee Hong Tram Pham has completed her apprenticeship to become an IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development half a year early in late January.

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Training Possibilities at our Branch South-Germany

Did you know that we also offer training at our office in Bad Endorf (district Rosenheim, Germany)?

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Have you seen our modules Barcode and Table Arrangement?

The modules Barcode and table arrangement can be utilized individually or together for significantly more efficiency.

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New for Processes for Routing Railing Parts Upright

There are new work processes for the upright routing of railing parts: different drillings for floor screws and new settings when sawing front sides.

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dds Magazine reports on MES Solution at Compass Software customer Alber Stairs

The German dds magazine published a large article on the implementation of our MES solution at customer Alber Treppensysteme GmbH in their February 2023 edition.

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SEMA Management and Compass Software Team Are Getting to Know Each Other

A lively exchange was accomplished during a visit of the SEMA Group management team at the Compass Software headquarter.

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Material Thickness for Tread Coverings

There is a new option for tread coverings that considers the material thickness of the protective covering.

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Ludger Ostendarp Appointed as Second Executive Director

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM stair building software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, has appointed a second executive director.

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Compass Software announces takeover

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists in CAD/CAM/CNC software for stair building, CAM timber and CAM window processing, announces its acquisition by the SEMA Group.

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Compass Software Customer Hafrsfjord from Norway Visits Alber Stairs in Germany

We accompanied our Norwegian customer Hafrsfjord Tre A/S during a visit to Alber Treppensysteme, where they were able to take a closer look at the implementation of our MES solution PROKON and other…

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Have You Seen Our Feature Calculation?

The module Calculation is used to calculate the cost of your staircase quickly and easily. You will always stay on top of your expenses.

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Compass Software Christmas Party

The Compass Software team gathered for a Christmas party last week at the Dortmund headquarter.

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Have You Seen Our Features External Stair and External Stair Plus?

The extension External Stair lets Compass Software users import external DXF tread data into the stair software.

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Stair of the Year 2022

The stair expert portal Treppen.de has selected the stairs of the year 2020. Several Compass Software customers have been awarded.

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FORUM WOOD BUILDING International

Compass Software exhibited at the FORUM WOOD BUILDING in Innsbruck. From Nov. 30. to Dec. 2, 2022 the event revolved around the topic Practical experience – Practical application.

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130 Years Falkenberg

We congratulate our Norwegian dealer A. Falkenberg Eftf. AS on their 130. anniversary. Compass Software has been working closely together with the Norwegian machine dealer since the beginning of our…

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A Visit at Customer Vitaby Snickerifabrik in Sweden

The Compass Software Team visited customer AB Vitaby Snickerifabrik in Sweden. We've enjoyed the meeting!

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Compass Software Visits Longtime Customer ATAB in Sweden

The Compass Software management team, consisting of Lukas Hollinderbaeumer and Ludger Ostendarp, as well as sales representative Martin Stockhausen, is currently visiting our longtime customer ATAB…

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CNC Machine Installation for New Customer Fichtl Holz.Hand.Werk.

Compass Software service technician Christian Axtmann installed a new Biesse Rover A 1556 with 5 axes at our new customer Fichtl from Germany.

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Compass Software at the Beckum Technical College

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink introduced students of a wood technology class to the Compass Software program.

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Machine Installation at Customer Schreppel

The Compass Software support installed a new 5 axis Biesse machine to replace a 22-year-old 4 axis Homag at longtime customer Schreppel from Bavaria, Germany.

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Have You Seen Our Feature CAD/CAM Light?

With this feature Compass Software users can place difference light spots or light strips in stairs.

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Compass Software at the Vietnamwood 2022

Compass Software exhibited at the Vietnamwood in Ho Minh City from October 18 - 21 for the first time.

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HOB Magazine Reports on Compass Customer Taglieber

The HOB magazine's article features the success story at Taglieber. The company is manufacturing stairs with Compass Software, as well as complicated post-and-beam constructions for building facades.

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Forum Wood Building Urban Cologne

Compass Software exhibited at the "FORUM HOLZBAU" from October 19 - 20, 2022.

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Online Training at Compass Software

Much of Compass Software’s training has been taking place online for some time now. This affords participants extra flexibility.

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Working Student Jonas Wotzlawski Completed his Bachelor’s Degree

We congratulate our working student Jonas Wotzlawski for completing his bachelor.

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IWF 2022 in Atlanta

The IWF trade show in Atlanta was finally held in person again after a 4 year break. Compass Software Inc. was there with their own booth.

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Obituary Detlef Hollinderbaeumer

We are mourning our long-time CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer.

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The Holz-Handwerk 2022 Was A Success

Our team exhibited at the Holz-Handwerk in Nuremburg from July 12. -15, 2022.

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Gereon Max Accomplishes an Impressive Result at the Kamen Duathlon

Gereon Max competed in the sprinting distance at the Duathlon (running – bike – running). He was able to win the age group M50 despite the rain and wind he had to face.

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dds Reports: Compass Software Trade Show News

In July, the industry magazine dds reported on Compass Software's innovations, which will be introduced at the Holz Handwerk 2022.

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Flexijet-Workshop at Compass Software Headquarter in Dortmund

Our business partner Flexijet held a workshop at our office in Dortmund at the beginning of the week.

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Designing Model T-Stairs

It is now possible to design model T-stairs with Compass Software.

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Fixed Distance Between Stringer and Wall and Centered Handrailing

It is now possible to define a fixed distance between the stringer and wall. Changes to the stringer thickness – manually or by changing the material thickness – do not affect the distance between the…

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Door Production on All Customary CNC Machinery

It is now possible to manufacture doors with Compass Software.

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Handrail over Center Post

It is now possible to design a handrail over the center post. The center post and the handrail can be connected with a spacer.

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Additional Features in Material and Surface Treatment Forms

The value fields in the material and surface treatment forms have been extended to include additional options.

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HPL-/Steel Stair: Stringer Visible During Handrail Design

It is now possible to display stringers of HPL and steel stairs during the handrail design in the height construction.

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Extension of the XML Interface to Stromab Saws and New Quick Tips in Menus

There are now additional functions when exporting XML data to Stromab saws.

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Ceiling Structure Visible in Front Board

The ceiling structure (flooring, screed, ceiling) is now displayed in the height construction of the front board.

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Additional Drilling Pattern Information in Height Construction

The drilling pattern information (name, assignment, etc.) have been extended and are now significantly clearer.

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Abdullah Orabi Successfuly Completes Apprenticeship

We congratulate Abdullah Orabi for completing his apprenticeship.

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Extended Options for External Staircases

External staircases which are imported through DXF or WTR (Wagemeyer System) into Compass Software now offer more details for editing.

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Ludger Ostendarp Wins German Table Tennis Championships

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp won the German Championships in Table Tennis in the category senior-55-double with his team partner Bernd Wuestenbecker at the beginning of June.

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Gereon Max Places 1. at TU Dortmund Campus Run

Head of service Gereon Max placed 1. in the age group M50 at the annual Campus Run, organized by the Technical University in Dortmund on June 1, 2022.

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Head of Service Gereon Max Rides Long Distance

Compass Software head of service Gereon Max recently biked 520 km (323 mi) with his team in only two days.

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Compass Software Installs Felder CNC Machine at Jakobi & Sons

Our service team has installed a Felder Profit H200 CNC machine with 4 axes at new customer Jakobi & Sons in Germany.

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Milena Schaefer Wins American Championships for the 2. Time and Sets New World Record

Compass Software Inc. General Manager Milena Schaefer won the USPA American Drug Tested Powerlifting Championships for the 2. time at the end of May.

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Compass Software German Headquarter Appoints 2. Executive Director

Compass Software GmbH, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM stair building software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, has appointed a second executive director.

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Industry 4.0: Installation of Reichenbacher ECO B with Robot at Aru Grupp AS in Estonia

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp recently installed a Reichenbacher ECO B CNC machine with parallel tables and a robot for fully automated processing at Aru Grupp AS in Estonia.

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9. International Stair Building Conference

Head of Sales Klaus Eilers exhibited at the 9. International Stair Building Conference in Biberach, Germany. The conference included topics such as increasing the quality of stair designs, creating…

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Compass Software at IKORO

Our colleagues exhibited at the IKORO on May 18, 2022. The IKORO is the industry and networking fair from the Technical College in Rosenheim.

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DDS Magazine Reports on MES System PROKON

The DDS magazine recently published an article on the MES system PROKON from Compass Software.

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Compass Software Goes Culinary

Finally, after long periods of remote work we can once again find more Compass Software employees in the office. We did not want to let this chance pass us by and have started occasionally cooking…

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New CNC Machine for Long-Term Customer Frammelsberger

The Compass Software Team connected a new CNC machine for the German stair builder G. Frammelsberger GmbH.

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Table Tennis Championships: Suspenseful Rivalry between Colleagues

Last weekend two of our employees faced each other at the West-German table tennis championships. Stanislaw Wrobel and Ludger Ostendarp delivered impressive game rounds.

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Trainee Sven Riese Successfully Completes Apprenticeship

Compass Software trainee Sven Riese has completed his apprenticeship to become an IT specialist with a focus on application development in only 2 years, instead of 3.

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HOB Magazine Reports on new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at Alber

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) PROKON was implemented at German stair builder Alber Treppensysteme GmbH in spring 2021. The HOB magazine reports on the project.

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Customer Brack Sun Rooms in dds

Compass Software customer Matthias Brack is part of the DDS column "Meinungen und Stimmungen aus der Branche - Und wie begeistern Sie?“, where he reported on the digitalization of his sun room…

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Customer Treppenbau.ch in the Press

Compass Software customer Treppenbau.ch AG was featured in the dds magazine, as well as the BM online.

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Polish Magazine for Woodworking Reports on Compass Software

The woodworking magazine Gazeta Przemysłu Drzewnego published an article on our Polish partners Robert Topka and Michał Suchorzewski, who have been cooperating with Compass Software for 23 years.

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Holzkurier Magazine Reports: MES Modul Implemented at Alber Stair

The Holzkurier magazine published an article in their year-end issue on the implementation of the Compass Software manufacturing execution system PROKON at Alber Stairs in Germany.

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We welcome Johann Strassburg to the Development Team

Johan Strassburg has been supporting the Compass Software development team since December 1, 2021.

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TreVe Stair Connector of Customer Kreuzberger in BM online

The patented TreVe stair connector, which was developed by Compass Software customer Kreuzberger was featured in the BM online magazine.

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Holzkurier Reports on Compass Software PROKON

The Compass Software Program PROKON for production management and control was presented in the November issue of the industry magazine Holzkurier.

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Automatic Control of HOMAG Labelling Machine

Compass Software Head of Development Ludger Ostendarp installed a new labelling unit at the machine manufacturer HOMAG in late September.

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Processing Multiple Sides on Posts

It is now possible to process posts from several sides with only one clamping with Compass Software.

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Compass Software at The Forum Wood Building in Cologne

Compass Software employees Martin Stockhausen and Svenja Stahnke visited the 14. European Congress (EBH) organized by the Forum Wood Building on October 20. and 21.

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Employee Milena Won Gold Medal at North American Championships

Milena Schaefer, General Manager at our Compass Software Inc., won the North American Championships in powerlifting.

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Compass Customer Kreuzberger Now Certified As Climate-Neutral

The German magazine dds reports: Compass Software customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger has been certified as a climate-neutral manufacturer by the Main Association of the German Wood Industry (HDH).

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SMA Staircraft Award Winners

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) once again announced this years StairCraft Award winners. One Compass Software customer won in two categories!

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Window Processor Installed at Melle Technical College

Our team is currently implementing the Compass Software window processor at the Melle College of Wood Technology.

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Congratulations to 60 Years Verschaeve

Compass Software customer Verschaeve Construct N.V. celebrated their 60. anniversary with an open house last weekend. Our team was there to congratulate in person.

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SMA Annual Conference

U.S. General Manager Milena Schaefer attended the SMA (Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association) annual conference in late September.

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Open House at Verschaeve

Compass Software customer Trappen Verschaeve is celebrating their 60. anniversary with an open house. Visitors can view the robotic loading and our PROKON system on this day!

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Esther Hollinderbaeumer Starts as Working Student in Development

We are thrilled to welcome working student Esther Hollinderbaeumer to the Compass Software development team.

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New Member for the Sales Team: David Hollinderbaeumer

The Compass Software sales team has been supported by David Hollinderbaeumer since August.

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Live Report: Conturex Is Now Processing Curved Parts

The installation of the Weinig Conturex Vario L at Compass Software Estonian customer Aru Grupp AS` workshop goes into its 2. week. The Conturex is the first fully automatic throughfeed machine on the…

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Live Report: Installation of Weinig Conturex at Aru Continues

The installation of the Weinig Conturex Vario L at Compass Software customer Aru Grupp AS´ workshop continues. The Conturex is the first fully automatic throughfeed machine on the market that can be…

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Live-Report: Installation of New Weinig Conturex at Customer Aru

Head of development Ludger Ostendarp and Johannes Neth from the technical project management department are on-site at Compass Software customer Aru Grupp AS´ workshop in Estonia. There, the team is…

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New Service Technician Leonard Broeckelmann

The Compass Service has gained a new member. Leonard Broeckelmann has been supporting our service team since the beginning of July.

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Dietrich’s Neues! reports about our customer Taglieber Holzbau GmbH

Dietrich's publishes an article in this year's issue of its customer magazine Neues! about the perfect combination of Dietrich's CAD software and Compass Software's timber BTL processor at our…

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Holzkurier: CLT Special

Compass Software's innovative solutions for production management and control have been discussed in the CLT special edition of the Holzkurier.

 

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Fully Automatic Throughfeed Machine for Stair Parts

CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer, Head of Development Ludger Ostendarp, and developer Carsten Hoffmann have successfully carried through a factory acceptance test of a Conturex Vario L for stair parts for…

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Holzkurier publishes story on Compass Software Timber

The Austrian industry magazine Holzkurier published a story on the Compass Software timber processor.

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The Projects Team is Growing

The Compass Software projects team in South Germany has gained new support from Svenja Stahnke in mid-May. Svenja already has about 20 years of professional experience in the woodworking industry.

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Intern Jonas Knoefel Will Soon Begin His Apprenticeship at Compass Software

The Compass Software development team is currently being supported by Jonas Knoefel. Jonas already interned with us in 2017.

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Lea Borgelt – New Working Student in the Development Team

Working student Lea Borgelt has been supporting our development team since the beginning of May. Lea is studying Applied Computer Sciences at the Ruhr-University in Bochum in her 6. semester. Soon she…

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Working Student Jessie Zeukeng Supports Compass Software Team

Our development team is supported by Jessie Zeukeng since early April.

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New Working Student for Development Team

Abdullah Ourfali joined the Compass Software development team in early April as a working student.

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Trade Magazine mikado Reports on PROKON Module

The trade magazine mikado reported on the Compass Software PROKON module for the production management and control in their March edition.

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Holzkurier Publishes Story on Compass Software Timber Solution

The industry magazine Holzkurier published a story on the Compass Software timber solution in their 15. issue (April 2021).

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Intern Candy Seen Off

We have seen off intern Candy Bolten after she completed her already second internship with the Compass Software service department.

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New: Custom Infills Possible

Custom infills for handrails and panels underneath a staircase are now possible with Compass Software. Users can create custom infills with perforated plates, pattern plates, or similar.

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We are welcoming intern Armen Petrosyan to the Service Team

Armen Petrosyan is doing an internship with the Compass Software Support for his trade school.

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Webinar: Designing a Round Stair in a Square Well

Compass Software Inc. will be offering a free webinar on the topic of "Designing a Round Stair in a Square Well" on March 31, 2021 at 12 PM EST.

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New Employee for the Compass Software Project Management

The Compass Software branch in South Germany got a new staff member on February 15, 2021. We are happy to welcome Johannes Neth to the team!

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Sebastian Baecker Completes Apprenticeship Program Early

Sebastian Baecker successfully completed his apprenticeship program to become an Information Technology Officer, after only 2.5 years.

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Treppen.de Awards Stair of the Year 2020

Once again the stair expert portal Treppen.de has selected the stairs of the year 2020. Several Compass Software customers have been chosen.

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Separation of Panel Templates into Individual Parts

It is now possible to separate panel templates for dry wall underneath a stair and/or handrail infills into several pieces.

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HOB Publishes Piece about Plate Optimization 2.0

The woodworking magazine HOB published an extensive story about the Compass Software Plate Optimization 2.0 module in their 11/12-2020 issue.

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Farewell to Gerald Feil

Early this year, we were dismayed at the news that our longstanding business partner and friend Gerald Feil had suddenly and unexpectedly died.

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We are Welcoming Salvatore Gandolfo to the Support Team

The Compass Software support team has gained another member. Salvatore Gandolfo has been supporting our service team since the beginning of the year.

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Candy Bolten Back at Compass Software for 2. Internship

Intern Candy Bolten has returned to the Compass Software support team for another internship.

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Posts with Support

It is now possible to draw posts with support in Compass Software. These are posts that seem to go through the tread visually, but consist of 2 separate parts.

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Magazine Holzkurier reports: Compass Software has "arrived" in the timber industry

The German magazine Holzkurier reported about Compass Software as a capable partner for timber and cross-laminated timber producing companies in their year-end issue (51-52/2020).

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The Industry Magazine BM Reports on Customer Kenngott´s Far-Reaching Sales Network

Longstanding Compass Software customer Kenngott Stairs has braced itself perfectly against crises with a clever distribution concept.

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BM Magazine Reports: Customer Meyer & Grave Successfully Runs Online Shop for Handrails

Compass Software customer Meyer & Grave Tischlerei GmbH has successfully been running an online shop for handrails for a couple of years now.

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BM online Features Impressive Project of Customer Hokon

The sticking stair built by Compass Software customer Hokon in Norway, was featured in the November edition of BM online.

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Holzkurier: CLT-Special 2020

The Holzkurier magazine is reporting on the highly efficient CLT joinery element module at our customer Hasslacher´s workshop in their current cross-laminated timber 2020 special edition.

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Mikado Web Award 2021 – Vote now!

The trade magazine mikado is giving out the Web-Award 2021 for the best website in the woodworking industry for the 15. time. Compass Software has also been nominated.

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Delicious Organic Compass Cookies: Fun Team Project with Much Creativity

Our fully equipped office kitchen is put to work. A few weeks ago, some of our trainees and working students banded together to bake some delicious cookies.

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Connection Drillings from Posts into the Ceiling

Compass Software now also allows for connection drillings from the post into the ceiling. The drillings can be positioned as individual drillings or drilling patterns.

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After-Hours Team Spirit

Video games make every developers´ heart beat faster. Well, at least that is the stereotype. And there seems to be something to it, since some of our employees recently organized a group gamer night…

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New Working Student for the Development Team

We have added a new working student to our development team. The name of this super woman is Spandana Matapathi.

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Up to 50% Digital Funding

The German Government is funding digital expansion programs with up to 50%. If you think you qualify for this program, please switch to the German language setting for more information or contact us…

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dds-Online Reports on TreVe-Stair Connectors Made by Customer Kreuzberger

The patented TreVe-Stair Connectors made by our customer Kreuzberger continue to cause excitement in the stair building industry.

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Jonas Wotzlawski is Supporting Our Development Team

The Compass Software development department has a new member! Jonas Wotzlawski is lending us his helping hand as a working student.

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New Trainee for the Development Team

We are delighted to welcome a new trainee to our development team. Nune Najaryan recently started an application development apprenticeship on top of her bachelor´s degree in software engineering.

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BM-online Reports on Interior Construction Project of Customer Tischlerei Strotmeier

Compass Software customer Tischlerei Strotmeier finished this modern and impressive interior construction project in Munster, Germany.

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General Manager Milena is National Champion in Powerlifting

We want to congratulate our General Manager Milena Schaefer for her victory in the American National Powerlifting Championships.

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Support for Our Development Team

A new wind of change in the world of IT: Hong Tram Pham has started an apprenticeship as an application developer in August 2020.

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New Trainee in IT System Management

We are happy to announce that we have a new trainee in IT system management on board, Meik Babinski.

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New Marketing Intern Eileen Rueckwald

Compass Software has a new intern. Eileen Rueckwald is assisting the company´s marketing department with current tasks.

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30 Years TACT Conseil

We want to congratulate our French dealer TACT Conseil to their 30-year anniversary.

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Compass Software CAM: Change in CAM for Format4 and Busellato

To make Compass Software's postprocessor even better compatible with Format4 and Busellato machines, there was a change in the program requiring your intervention.

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Compass Software has New Support

Compass Software has gained a whole flock of new talent in August.

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Project Assistant Jakob Unger Completes Familiarization Internship at Josef Friedrich Stair

Our new project assistant Jakob Unger completed an internship at long-time Compass Software user Josef Friedrich Treppenbau GmbH in Germany to make himself more familiar with the stair building…

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New Service Technician Christian Axtmann

The Compass Software Support Team has a new member. Christian Axtmann has been helping out customers for some time now.

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Error with Printer/Plotters after Windows Update

Cumulative safety updates that were published for Windows 10 on June 9, 2020 lead to severe plotter and printing problems for many Compass Software users.

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New Project Assistant for Our Branch in Southern Germany

Our branch in Bad Endorf (district of Rosenheim) has gained a new employee.

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Apply Now!

At Compass Software you have the chance to work as part of an international team. We offer many opportunities for further education and to gain valuable experience.

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Leveled Pockets for Clamping Screws

Compass Software now allows for the cutting of leveled pockets for clamping screws.

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Compass Software PROKON Solution as Cover Topic in HOB

Our customized solution for production management and control is the cover topic for the May edition of the woodworking magazine HOB.

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TV Report on Customer Ballert "How staircases are made"

Compass Software customer Holzmanufaktur Ballert e.K. was featured on the German TV channel SWR with a great report on "How staircases are made."

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Mikado 04/2020: Production Management and Control

The German trade journal Mikado reported on the Compass Software module for production management and control in their April issue.

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Covid-19: Our video message for you!

We have a video message for you: You can rely on Compass Software during times of Corona. We are still here for you. We will overcome this challenge together!

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Student Assistant Torsten Rotte Graduates with Bachelor of Science

Congratulations to our employee Torsten Rotte for successfully graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Technology.

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Stair Builder Wiehl Purchases DMC Wide Belt Sander

Compass Software customer Treppenbau Wiehl is featured with an interesting article in the German magazine dds - das magazin für möbel und ausbau. The stair builder is now in possession of a moder SCM…

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Winners for the SMA StairCraft Awards

We want to congratulate all of the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association Staircraft Award winners for their incredible designs.

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Compass Software Internship in Home Office

The Compass Software Service has a new intern since late March. Candy Bolten will be supporting our service department during her three-month internship.

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New Addition to the CS Development Team

Our development team gained a new member earlier this year. Sven Riese has joined Compass Software as a trainee to become an IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development.

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BM Report: Stairs with Colorful Material Mixes

The German trade journal BM 04/2020 published a great story about stairs with material mixes.

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Customers Visit Customers: Lively Exchange of Information through Compass Software

At the beginning of the year, we accompanied our German customer Wiehl to our Belgian customer Verschaeve Construct N.V.

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Three Compass Software Customers Develop New Fire Protection Staircase

German Compass Software customers Bäthe Treppen, Franz Hasler AG, and Treppenbau Ihle have developed a new fire protection staircase that gives fist responders valuable additional seconds.

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Covid-19: We are here for you!

dear Customers and Partners, due to the current situation we would like to ensure you that we are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the corona virus and take these very seriously.…

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dds Reports on PROKON Ahead of HOLZ-HANDWERK 2020

The industry magazine dds published an article on the Compass Software PROKON solution.

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New Machine for Customer Kreuzberger

Our Service connected a new machine for German customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger in early February.

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Yoga for More Energy

Compass Software has been offering yoga session for employees since the beginning of the year.

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Compass Software Extended Executive Management

Compass Software, one of the leading specialists for CAD/CAM staircase manufacturing software and CAM/CNC timber solutions, extended its executive management with two additional members at the…

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Machine Manufacturer Fraxinus Reports on Automation at Trappen Verschaeve

The Belgian company Fraxinus reports in their newsletter about the collaboration with Compass Software and machine manufacturer MKM at Trappen Verschaeve.

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dds Publishes Story on CS PROKON Solution at De Vries Trappen

The German magazine dds published an article on the implementation of the Compass Software PROKON module at De Vries Trappen.

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We congratulate our customers for winning stair of the year 2019

The German online portal Treppen.de has awarded its Staircases of the year 2019 again. We want to congratulate our customers who won for their unique and impressive submissions. The winners were:

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Congratulations for Completing the Apprenticeship in Record Time

We are congratulating our “former” trainee Robin Valerius, who has successfully passed his state exam for becoming a certified IT Specialist with a Focus on Application Development.

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Wilfried Steinbeck Sent Off to Retirement

Wilfried Steinbeck is one of the true veterans of our company. He has been an indispensable team member since 1985, even before today’s Compass Software was founded.

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Christmas Party at Compass Software

We threw our annual Christmas party last week. Many coworkers, who work from home most of the time, travelled to our headquarter in Dortmund to be part of the festivities.

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Holzkurier Publishes Company Profile in Special Edition

The German industry magazine Holzkurier published an extensive profile on Compass Software in their special edition 45/2019.

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Special Edition Cross-Laminated Timber in Holzkurier

Fully automated production management and control at customer HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER.

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New Talent for the Development Team: Christian Rotte

Our team is growing, since August 2019 Christian Rotte has been supporting the development team. The 29-year-old application developer from Eastern Germany, who turns good ideas into impressive…

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Holz-Zentralblatt Writes about Compass Spftware Customer Holz Keller AG

The Holz-Zentralblatt edition from Oct. 11, 2019 published a large story about our customer Holz Keller AG.

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Top Notch Performance

Our Head of Support Gereon Max participated in a half marathon on Oct. 3, 2019 and placed 1st in his age group. More than 2,150 runners conquered the 21 km (13.1 mi) running course in Dortmund,…

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We want to welcome Torsten Rotte to the Compass Software Development Team

For a while now Torsten Rotte has been supporting the Compass Software development team as a student associate. Next to his successful information technology major, Torsten is able to gain valuable…

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Plate Optimization 2.0 - More Efficiency with Less Effort

The German stair builder Treppenbau Voß GmbH & Co. KG has been using the Compass Software Plate Optimization Module 2.0 since December 2018. Since then, they have been able to achieve a utilization…

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Company Luxholm Upgrades with New Machines and Software Update

The company Luxholm Bauelemente Werk GmbH from Germany has been producing customized staircases and handrails, as well as affordable standard space-saver stairs, which, on request, can also be…

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Dry Wall underneath a Staircase

This module lets users utilize the empty room under the staircase and transform it into a new storage area. The module makes the creation of a matching dry wall underneath the staircase a breeze and…

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Processing of Diverse Parts Fully Automated with the BTL Processor

The company Holz Keller AG upgraded their already existing CNC center for joinery elements Krüsimatic with an additional Homag BMG 311. Manufacturing of furniture, doors, or staircases runs just as…

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Homemade Post Clamping Device for CNC Machine

Compass Software user Droomtrappen from the Netherlands recently built his own post clamping device for CNC processing. The machine-independent post clamping device was built in less than 1 hour and…

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Belgian Stair Builder Implements Robot to Increase Productivity

The Belgian family company Trappen Verschaeve has been producing stairs for almost 60 years. With the production of more than 2000 stairs annually, they are one of the biggest stair builders in the…

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Students at Melle College of Wood Technology Manufacture Staircase for Their Final Project

Three students at the German College of Wood Technology in Melle, Germany have manufactured an impressive wooden staircase for their final project in their class manufacturing engineering. To finish…

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Compass Software Plate Optimization 2.0

The magazine dds published a story on the Compass Software Plate Optimization 2.0: Nesting in Stair Building - No Waste Production.

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BM online Congratulates Customer Wortmann Treppen to Their 25th Anniversary

Our long-standing customer Wortmann Treppen is celebrated in the BM online for their 25th anniversary. We celebrate with them and are looking forward to additional future projects!

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BM online Features Customer Hokon

Customer Hokon is featured once again in the BM magazine. As usual a wonderful project and great story. Congratulations!

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New Installation at Dinkelholzbetriebe GmbH

Up until now, the company Dinkelholzbetriebe GmbH from Germany had been producing furniture with roughly 50 employees. At the beginning of this year they decided to venture into the stair building…

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Stair Connector "TreVe" Made by Compass Software Customer Kreuzberger Introduced in dds

Compass Software customer Treppenbau Kreuzberger´s patented stair connector "TreVe" was introduced in the German magazine dds.

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Free Running Oak Spiral Stair from Customer TRĄBCZYŃSKI

We want to congratulate our Polish customer TRĄBCZYŃSKI to this true piece of art. The free running spiral staircase made from oak can be admired in the London restaurant Piccadilly 85. We are in…

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First Installation for Technician Alexander at S u. W Wohn-Holz

Compass Software technician Alexander Huebner successfully completed his first installation at our customer S u. W Wohn-Holz’s wood shop in Saxony, Germany. Even though Alexander has only been a…

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Compass Software Connects New Machine at Trappentoko

Jeffrey Pels, owner of Trappentoko, and his team are successfully producing staircases for the Dutch market. The young company has been able to achieve a steady growth since its founding, which was…

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Window Manufacturing Workshop

We invited the window manufacturing expert Dittmar Siebert to give a comprehensive advanced training for our team at the beginning of November. The specialist is one of the most renowned experts in…

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SMA Workshop Tour at Loudoun Stairs in Virginia

Compass Software technician Steven attended the Loudoun Stairs workshop tour at their premises in Purcellville, VA in September. Loudoun Stairs has been using our staircase software program since…

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DREMA 2018 in Poland

Compass Software sales representative Jens Eckert and our Polish dealers Robert Topka and Michal Suchorzewski exhibited at the DREMA 2018 in Poznan.

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New Trainee for the Development Team Robin Valerius

Our development department has also gained another apprentice, Robin Valerius. Robin started his trainee program to become an IT specialist with a focus on application development in August as well.…

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New Service Team Member Sebastian Baecker

Our Service Team is now supported by our new trainee Sebastian Baecker, who started working at Compass Software in the beginning of August. The Dortmund native is training to become an information…

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IWF 2018 in Atlanta

The IWF 2018 in Atlanta, GA was a full success. Our Atlanta based team represented Compass Software at the trade fair. Many of our U.S. and Canadian customers and industry experts visited us at our…

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Developer Brigitte Streicher is Retiring

Our development team member Brigitte Streicher entered into retirement at the end of July 2018. The mathematician had been working for us in Dortmund, Germany since November 2006. During her…

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New CNC Machine for Carpentry Kleeberg

One of our support technicians installed a new Maka PE 90 5-axis machine at our longstanding German customer Carpentry Kleeberg´s workshop at the end of July. The new machine will take the place of a…

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Our New Trainee Is Here!

Our new trainee, Abdullah Orabi, has been supporting the Compass Software Development Team since Monday. Abdullah originally comes from Syria but has been in Germany for three years now. After…

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Installation of Staircase Production Solution at Carpentry Köhler from Germany

Our Service Team installed the Compass Software Staircase Solution as part of a bigger project at the company Köhler from Germany in June. Besides the CAD Software, the technician also connected a 5…

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We Have a New Intern

We would like to welcome Franck Horvat, who has been supporting our team since Monday. Franck will be completing a six-week internship as part of his wood engineer university major. He will be…

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CAD/CAM Installation at Carpentry Alfred Petersen

Our new customer Alfred Petersen Bau- und Möbeltischlerei from Germany has been making staircases for a long time. Up until now they drew these staircases with the Wagemeyer-System and then printed…

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Optimization Coaching at Walter Donkers in the Netherlands

Our Service Technician Gereon Max visited customer Walter Donkers from the Netherlands for an optimization coaching. Walter Donkers has been using the Compass Software Staircase Software Program for…

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Automated Production at Customer ATAB in Sweden

The current HOB edition (05/2018) published an extensive story on our long-standing customer ATAB Trappan AB from Sweden. The article is focused on automated processing in the stair building workshop,…

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Machine Installation at Haas in Germany

Our Service Team connected a new SCM machine with Compass Software at Haas Fertigbau GmbH, a stair builder from Bavaria, Germany. The company previously utilized the Wagemeyer-System, but decided to…

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In-House Trade Fair at Meyer & Grave

In April, our Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink exhibited at the in-house trade fair our longstanding customer Meyer & Grave hosted in Germany. Many industry experts visited the event, amongst…

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Smart Solution

Compass Software customers are creative and curious; they try to make use of all aspects of the staircase software to get the most out of it. Customer Juergen Scherner from Reuss in Germany found…

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Connection of New Post Machine at K. van Sambeek B.V.

After installing a SCM Accord 25 last summer, our service once again visited the company K. van Sambeek B.V. in the Netherlands. This time Compass Software connected a Houfek post machine.

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New Installation at Jenniches Stairs

Our service conducted a new installation of the Compass Software program for our customer Jenniches Treppen from Germany. Jenniches had been using the Wagemeyer System before, but decided to switch…

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Employee Milena Wins Gold at GA State Championship

Strong performance: our Atlanta employee Milena Schaefer won first place at the Georgia State Powerlifting Championships in the weight class 84+ kg last weekend. The powerlifting competition tests the…

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Installation of Second Machine at Carpentry Schramm in Germany

Our service recently connected a second CNC machine with Compass Software at the Carpentry Eugen Schramm in Germany.

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CAM Installation in Poland

Our service recently installed our CAM solution at the customer Przedsiębiorstwo Handlowo-Usługowe “Balsa” Spółka z o.o.’s premises in Poland. The software was installed on a Reichenbacher Vision CNC…

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CAD/CAM Installation for New Customer Aro Trappen

We installed our CAD/CAM Stair Construction Software at the location of our new customer Aro Trappen in the Netherlands late last year. The customer, who had already been using the Wagemeyer System in…

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Presentation at Technical College in Germany

Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink held a presentation in front of approximately 25 students who are enrolled in a wood technician program.

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Compass Software Staff Celebrates 25. Anniversary

As you might have heard already, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Our staff did not want to miss this opportunity either. On December 14, 2017 we invited everyone to an exclusive…

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One Day CAD/CAM Consultation at Sonnemans Stairs in the Netherlands

Our Service Technician Gereon Max visited our customer Sonnemans in the Netherlands for a one day CAM training.

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CAD/CAM Training at Flin in France

Our service has conducted an extensive training at the company Escaliers Flin S.A. in France. During the one week visit, the team optimized several production processes. Furthermore, our technician…

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New Post Processor and Optimization Coaching for Comfort Trappen

In September, our Service installed a new post processor for the upright processing of handrail parts on a Reichenbacher CNC machine built in 1996 at Comfort Trappen in the Netherlands. The age of the…

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Compass Software Support Now Also in Dutch

As part of our continual quest for professional development, our employee Gereon Max successfully completed a week-long intensive language learning course in Dutch.

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Compass Software Receives Honorary Certificate for 25. Anniversary

To celebrate 25 years of Compass Software, Chamber of Commerce representative Mrs. Preiss, awarded CEO Detlef Hollinderbaeumer with an honorary certificate to commemorate the company’s anniversary. We…

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Compass Software is celebrating 25th anniversary

25 years ago our company was founded.

We are filled with pride when looking back on 25 years of successful company history!

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Online Installation of CS Wreath at Carpentry Mike Altmann

Our customer Altmann from Germany upgraded his processing of wreaths from horizontal processing to the CS wreath technique. The installation of the module was conducted online. We want to thank…

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125. Anniversary at Falkenberg in Norway

Our partner A. Falkenberg Etft. AS from Norway, celebrated their 125. anniversary in October 2017. In honor of this occasion, Falkenberg organized a four-day long in-house trade fair in Norway. Of…

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User Meeting in Austria and In-House Fair at Handl Machines

The Company Handl Machines from Austria organized an in-house fair in mid October this year. Of course Compass Software was there to exhibit.

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First Machine for NHG

The company NHG UG & Co. KG from Zetel-Neuenburg in Germany, has been using Compass Software to build staircases for many years already. Now the company decided to upgrade their shop with the purchase…

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User Meeting in the US

Our Atlanta office hosted a user meeting for our American and Canadian customers last week. Users had the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with users from other companies at the event, as…

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New Workshop and New Machine for Franz Hasler AG

The Franz Hasler AG from Lichtenstein has been a Compass Software customer for many years. Two of the company’s specialties are environmentally sustainable timber construction and solar technology.…

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CAM/CNC Software Package for Customer Horák from the Czech Republic

Compass Software customer Shody-Horák Jiří from the Czech Republic, has been using our CAD solution since 2009. Earlier this year the customer purchased a 4 axis Felder machine.

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Successful Completion of Installation at HTL Rankweil in Austria

he Höhere Technische Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt Rankweil (Technical College in Rankweil, Austria) has been using Compass Software’s CAD solution for educational purposes for some years. Now they…

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New Customer H.B. Millwork Inc. in New York Area

Our US based Service Technician recently set up a complete software package for our new customer H.B. Millwork Inc. who is based in the New York area.

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Installation of 3. Machine at our Polish Customer Chudzinski

Our Service Team sucessfully conducted an installation at our Polish customer Chudzinski’s workshop. Chudzinski has been using Compass Software through our Polish dealer since 2008. Our team connected…

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The HoloLens at AWFS in Las Vegas

Sales Representatives Martin Stockhausen and Hermann Hasebrink presented Compass Software at this year's AWFS Trade Fair in Las Vegas, USA. Some of our customers visited us at our booth, but we also…

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Installation of third machine at K. van Sambeek B.V.

Our Service Department successfully completed the first part of an installation for a new SCM 5-axis machine at our customer K. van Sambeek B.V.’s workshop in the Netherlands. The customer Sambeek has…

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Workshop Tour at Heartland Stairways

Sales representative Hermann Hasebrink attended the event at our customer´s Heartland Stairways workshop in the US, which was part of the SMA´s (Stairbuilders and Manufacturer´s Association) National…

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Processing of Mouldings with Plate Optimization

Mouldings on tread front edges can now be arranged and manufactured with plate optimization. Some manufacturers mill the mouldings in strips, which means after one strip is cut, the machine operator…

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Fusion of Handrails

CS-wreaths can be fused with straight handrail parts. Wreath sections with different radii can be combined and separated at user-defined positions as well. When designing circular or curved stairs,…

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Machine Table Arrangement for CS Wreaths

It is now possible to mill several CS wreaths at the same time via machine table arrangement. Several blocks can be fixated on the table and processed at the same time. This work process results in…

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Saving of Time: Rabbet Cuts for Open Stringers

Compass Software makes it possible to mill rabbet cuts on open stringers much faster than before. When using this method, the rabbet cut is milled with a much bigger tool, however, the resulting messy…

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Installation of Sun Room Module at SAYYAS in China

The Compass Software team installed the 4. machine for building sunrooms at our customer SAYYAS in China. SAYYAS has been using Compass Software since 2013 and since then we have already connected two…

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Presenting the HoloLens at Ligna 2017

Once again we are able to look back at a successful trade show week at this year's LIGNA in Hanover, Germany. Many of our customers, partners, and industry experts visited us at our booth. Even some…

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Staircase Construction with Augmented Reality

Compass Software makes it possible to view staircases with AR (Augmented Reality). Watch our YouTube Video here!

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The Exact Initial Calculation of Staircases Has Been Integrated

The initial calculation of staircases has been improved as a result of the cooperation with Anton Wagemeyer. The winding of most European standard staircases is now already calculated optimally at the…

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Integrated Laser Measurement for Everyone Thanks to Bosch and Compass Software

The company Compass Software has integrated the Bosch Laser Measurement Tool GLM 100C into their staircase construction software.

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New Fittings for Suspension on Well

Starting with the new version, a new fitting for suspension on the well has been integrated. This fitting is used when a staircase's last or second to last tread from the exit is suspended from the…

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Integration of Brackets on the Well

The new bracket for wells is used to mark-off the exit tread from the ceiling covering but is also used as a support for the balcony railing at the same time. The steel bracket is constructed around…

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Spiral Staircase without Newel

It is now possible to construct spiral staircases without newels. This was not possible before. A bolted staircase without newel such as this, has a steel handrail or similar construction in the…

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Suspending Staircases below the Well

It is now possible to suspend staircases from the well. This makes the handrail at the exit obsolete. A well slat is installed on the well hole, which can hold the balusters. In turn the balusters…

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Automatic Matching of Bolts with Wall Materials

With the new version it is possible to define which bolts are to be matched with what kind of wall material. Users are able to enter in the predefintions which bolts are to be used automatically when…

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New Warning Message for Tread Measurements

Sometimes tread geometries have to fulfill certain measurements for some processes, otherwise they cannot be produced (e.g. because of machine sizes). Therefore, certain tread distances cannot be out…

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New Standard Part: Spacer with Hinge

Spacers with hinge are now possible as a connection between the post and the handrail. The spacer with hinge can be assigned automatically through the drilling patterns as soon as it is added as one. …

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Rectangular Bolts

Previous version only allowed for round bolts as horizontal fittings. Now it is also possible to use bolts which are rectangular.

Version 10.8.15.0 and up.

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Installation of Post Machine at Vos Zwolle B.V.

Our Service recently installed a new post machine at Vos Zwolle B.V. in the Netherlands. The company Vos replaced their old post machine with the new Houfek machine and stayed loyal to the Compass…

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Workshop Optimization and Special Programming at MTT

Compass Software installed a new system for workshop-optimization at the German company Meister Treppentechnik (MTT) at the turn of the year.

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Martin Stockhausen exhibits at SMA Annual Conference

Sales Representative Martin Stockhausen once again exhibits at the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) annual conference this year. The event took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from March…

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Machine Installation at Konijn in the Netherlands

Our service installed a second 5-axis machine at our customer’s Hans Konijn Houtbewerking premises in the Netherlands. The company is specialized on making complicated staircases and produces…

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A Powerful Duo: Compass Software has Partnered with Wagemeyer’s Development Team

We welcome our new asset: The development of Compass' Staircase Solutions is now supported by the former Wagemeyer GmbH, chief competitor from the get-go.

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Good Job!

We would like to congratulate Eva Mueller for passing her bachelor exam with the highest grade possible! Eva completed her dual studies program at Compass Software and the University of Applied…

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New Customer Sobczak in Poland

We are happy to be able to present another happy customer. Support has installed a new machine at our new customer Sobczak in Poland a couple of weeks ago.

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Compass Software now integrates Virtual Reality Technology

The realistic experience of staircases and their actual premises is possible in Compass Software via virtual reality headset! This represents a new way of giving realistic presentations. Virtual…

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Machine Set-Up in Belgium

The Compass Software Service sucessfully installed a new 5-axis processing center (Houfek) for our new customer Trappenmakerij Wim Van Loom in Essen, Belgium last week. Before the customer only worked…

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New Corporate Design for Compass Software

Compass Software's trademark was left unchanged for almost 25 years. It was time to rejuvenate the logo. Of course the intend was not a complete rebranding, therefore a more modern and fresh look was…

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Plate Optimization of Return Nosings

Customer Service recently set up our new option for plate optimization of return nosings at Capital Wood Rails Inc. and JMP Wood Stairs & Rails in NY. The complete set of return nosings can be…

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Machine Installation for Stairtech Inc. in Canada

Another satisfied customer! Service successfully installed a machine for Stairtech Inc. in Canada last week. We are looking forward to future projects with Stairtech Inc.

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Development Workshop at Compass Software

We at Compass Software are constantly trying to improve ourselves. We know that we are at our best in working innovatively for our customers when we function as a team. Therefore, our development team…

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Customer Terhalle prints In-Situ Concrete Staircase in 3D with Compass Software

German customer Schreinerei Terhalle GmbH & Co KG created several staircases via 3D print on a scale of 1:25 and 1:100 for two of their current orders. The construction of the staircases, as well as…

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In-House Trade Fair at Papenbroock

German Head of Sales Klaus Eilers exhibited at the in-house trade fair of the company Papenbroock (10/28 - 10/30/2016). Attendance was great. Klaus had the opportunity to speak with many of out…

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Success at W16 in Birmingham

Once again we are happy to look back onto a successful trade fair period. Our Sales Representatives Jens Eckert and Juergen Gerdt are pleased with the outcome.

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Import or Drawing of Customized Balusters

Compass Software allows users to import balusters from different manufacturers via DXF data or draw them individually. The balusters can be saved in the software and are displayed correctly in the 3D…

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New Extension for Free Form Pockets Integrated for Option External Staircase Plus

​The extension free form pockets enables users to import existing free form pockets in treads. Furthermore, it is possible to add pockets via the free form construction later. This extension has been…

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A Retrospect of the IWF 2016 in Atlanta

​This year’s IWF was a full success. Our sales representatives were busy showing off our software and presenting Compass Software’s special trade show offers. We would like to thank the many customers…

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CAD Training for WH Stairs in Chicago

Compass Software’s new U.S. customer service employee Steven Chiu, conducted his first training at WH Stairs in Chicago. Steven familiarized the customer with the CAD software over the course of four…

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New Member Reception GACC South 2016

Sales and Marketing Representative Milena Schaefer welcomed this year’s new members of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US in Atlanta. Next the German food and contact to German…

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SMA Workshop in Keene, New Hampshire

Martin Stockhausen exhibited at the most recent stop of the SMA nationwide workshop tour at King and Company Architectural in Keene New Hampshire. The workshop was a full success and Martin was able…

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New Handrail Parts Processor Implemented in the U.S.

Service Technician Daniel Bank traveled to our customer Compleat Stair in Kennesaw, GA. There Daniel put Compleat Stair’s new machining center into service. After only a few days, the machine is now…

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Upright Processing of Handrail Parts

The processing of handrail parts (cappings, volutes, goosenecks, easings) is now fully integrated into the current CNC processor. As a result, it is possible to optimally customize the full range of…

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Wood Expo Shanghai, July 5. - 7, 2016

Sales Representative Hermann Hasebrink supported our Chinese Partner at the WoodExpo in Shanghai last week. While being in China, Hermann had the opportunity to join and experience the Chinese…

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New Sunroom Post-Processor Installed in China

Service Technician Alexander Doerr successfully set up his first sunroom post-processor for one of Compass Software’s customers in China. Alexander (third f.r.) connected the SCM Machine in…

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Atlanta Office Is Growing

As of May 16, 2016, we have hired Steven Chiu as our first Technical Customer Service Specialist at our Atlanta office.

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Compass Software Records Best Fiscal Year in Its Company History

Compass Software, leading provider of staircase construction software, can proudly look back on the last year. 2015 was the most successful year in company history to this date. The software company’s…

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Mission Possible: Fighting Stress

Working in today’s business world can be tough! People burn out and everyone tells us how they stress in order to juggle personal life and work. That’s why it is important to us to create incentives…

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New Memeber of Our Development Team

Our development team has gained some support: We're pleased to welcome Samir Rabbasy, the newest member of our team! Samir already has several years of experience in the field of IT engineering and…

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SCM Distributor Open House April 26 - 28, 2016

Our Sales Representative Juergen Gerdt attended the SCM Distributor Open House in Nottingham, GB last week. He was there as a representative of Compass Software and had the chance to showcase our…

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Bringing Life to Our Atlanta Office

Compass Software founded a U.S. subsidiary, Compass Software Inc, last year in February. Since then we have constantly been working on establishing our own office in Atlanta, Georgia. After…

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The SMA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX

Our Sales Representative Martin Stockhausen attended the SMA Annual Conference in April, as well as exhibiting Compass Software there. The event was very successful and due to the great interest he…

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CAM Timber Elected as BEST OF

Our CAM/CNC Software Solution for Timber Construction was Awarded BEST OF 2016.

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LED CAD/CAM Light Solution

LED CAD/CAM Light Solution – makes it possible to place different lights (round, square, or rectangular) into the stringers. Fruthermore, there are light strips, which can be placed on treads (in…

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Photo-realistic 3D Visualization

Photo-realistic 3D Visualization - the professional high-end substitution for the prervious 3D solution. 3D models can be turned into high quality photos in the blink of an eye. The creation of…

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Holz-Handwerk 2016, Nuremberg

This year´s Holz-Handwerk can be described as a positive event through and though. We were able to present ourselves with our new trade fair booth, which reaped many compliments from the visitors.…

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Innovation Award-IT 2016

CAM-Timber, our CAM/CNC software solution for timber construction, has been qualified for the INNOVATION AWARD-IT 2016!

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WMS 2015

The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo 2015 in Toronto, Canada (WMS 2015) has been a full success. Our sales representatives Martin Stockhausen and Hermann Hasebrink were able to…

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Windows 10

​Beginning with new version 10.8.0.17, it is now possible to use Compass Software with Windows 10. Furthermore, the software now supports 4k high definition monitors.

Version 10.8.0.17 and up.

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Successful Implementation of the New BTL Processor

A new joinery element processor from Compass Software GmbH has recently been put into service for the company Keller in Switzerland.

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Double Infills

​Starting with version 10.7.11.0 it is possible to create double infills. These are combinations of ranch railings and glass infills. They can either be constructed next to each other or on top of…

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New Major Project in the Netherlands

The company VIOS Trappen has decided to let Compass Software GmbH control their entire manufacturing of 15,000 staircases each year in the future.

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Staircase Configurator Launched on Treppen.net

As of late you can also find our staircase configurator on the staircase portal www.treppen.net.

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Ligna 2015

Many visitors came to see the CS booth. Once again Ligna 2015 was a great success. Next to a number of new potential buyers, we had the pleasure of welcoming many of our existing customers at our CS…

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17.- 18. October 2023 Events, Trade Fairs 16. European Congress (EBH)

Gürzenich Cologne, Germany

Compass Software will be exhibiting at the European Congress (EBH) again. The EBH is an annual conference, organzied by the Forum Wood Building. The overarching topic for the event is "efficient building with wood in urban spaces". We are looking forward to interesting presentations and conversations with you!

To the Even Webseite: https://www.forum-holzbau.com/EBH/

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29. November - 01. December 2023 Events, Trade Fairs 27. International Wood Building Forum (IHF)

Kongresszentrum
Rennweg 3
6020 Innsbruck (AT)

Once again Compass Software will be exhibiting at the International Wood Building Forum. As usual, the event is focused on topics regarding "Practical experience – Practical application". Visit us at our booth!

Event Webseite: https://www.forumholzbau.com/IHF/

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March 5. - 8, 2024 Events, Trade Fairs DACH+HOLZ

Messe Stuttgart

Hall 10 · Booth 10.409

Compass Software will be exhibiting together with SEMA at the Dach & Holz in Stuttgart. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the SEMA booth!

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March 19. - 22, 2024 Events, Trade Fairs Holz-Handwerk

Nürnberg Messe (Nuremberg)

Hall 11.0 · Booth No. 11.0-108

Once again, Compass Software is exhibiting at the Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg. "HOLZ-HANDWERK in Nuremberg, the European Trade Fair for Machine Technology, Equipment and Supplies for the Wood Craft, focuses on processing and working the living material wood." We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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May 19. - 22, 2024 Events, Trade Fairs Materials & Finishes Show

NEC, Birmingham

Booth N80

The W Exhibition has officially relaunched as the Materials & Finishes Show. "Materials & Finishes Show is the UK's primary platform for carpenters, joiners, machinists and installers to see running woodwork machinery, the latest materials, components, software, tools and innovations for the woodworking sector." Compass Software will be exhibiting as usual. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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August 6. – 9, 2024 Events, Trade Fairs International Woodworking Fair (IWF)

Georgia World Congress Center

Building B · Booth B4338

Compass Software once again will exhibit at the IWF in Atlanta. The IWF is the largest showcase of machinery, materials, supplies and services in North America for woodworking and related industries. We are looking forward to showing you our newest features in Atlanta!

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December 4. - 6, 2024 Events, Trade Fairs IHF Innsbruck

Kongresszentrum Innsbruck

Compass Software will be exhibiting at the Forum Woodwork in Innsbruck as every year. The topic of the forum is once again "Practical experience – Practical application". We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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