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Okuma America Corporation Appoints New VP of Engineering & Factory Automation Group

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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In this new role, Mr. Anderson will lead Okuma America Corporation's Engineering Department which includes applications engineering, product engineering, and quality assurance teams.

Key Points: 
  • In this new role, Mr. Anderson will lead Okuma America Corporation's Engineering Department which includes applications engineering, product engineering, and quality assurance teams.
  • Additionally, Mr. Anderson will continue to lead the Okuma Factory Automation Division, a business division created in 2023 to develop and expand a comprehensive line of CNC automation solutions to be used with Okuma machine tools.
  • "Wade embodies our mission, vision, and values through his strong and passionate leadership," said Jim King, President and COO of Okuma America Corporation.
  • "I am confident that his diverse background, deep process knowledge, and ability to build effective teams and programs will continue to drive excellence in engineering and automation technology at Okuma America."

Okuma America Corporation Recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023! Recognitions were awarded at both the regional and national levels. Regionally, the company was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area for the second year in a row by the The Charlotte Observer, a leading media company in the region. Nationally, the company received four awards from Top Workplaces, the leading employer recognition organization in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okuma America Corporation , a world-leading builder of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023!
  • Regionally, the company was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area for the second year in a row by the The Charlotte Observer , a leading media company in the region.
  • For the Charlotte regional award , Okuma America Corporation was recognized for the second year in a row as a top employer in the region within the intermediate-sized company category (150 to 499 employees).
  • Throughout 2023, Okuma America Corporation received four national awards from Top Workplaces.

Okuma America Corporation Debuts Next-Generation CNC Machine Control Introduces the OSP-P500

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the company's next-generation machine control for its expansive line of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the company's next-generation machine control for its expansive line of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools.
  • The new control – the Okuma OSP-P500 – is the company's latest innovation within its OSP control line which dates back to 1963.
  • The new control comes standard with dual-core computer processors which provide increased levels of machine processing power by enabling multiple processes to operate simultaneously.
  • Notable Features of the OSP-P500 CNC Control:

SOUTHTEC 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Innovative Global Suppliers, Distributors and Equipment Builders to Demonstrate Latest Technologies and Solutions for Southeast Manufacturers

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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A leading manufacturing trade show in the region, SOUTHTEC hosts over 250 exhibitors from Oct. 24-26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S.C.

Key Points: 
  • A leading manufacturing trade show in the region, SOUTHTEC hosts over 250 exhibitors from Oct. 24-26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S.C.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230818613393/en/
    With hundreds of exhibiting companies, SOUTHTEC 2023 attendees can find all the latest technologies and services – plus the experts who build them – ready to demonstrate solutions that can help them grow their business.
  • The SOUTHTEC 2023 exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in manufacturing and draws hundreds of global suppliers, distributors and equipment builders.
  • Job shops, contract engineering firms and manufacturers worldwide use Haas CNC machines to make parts for nearly every industry.

Okuma America Corporation Announces Next-Generation Partner Program

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, announces a next-generation program designed for an elite group of companies that provide best-in-class technologies to augment Okuma products. The new program – branded as 'Partners in Technology' – is an evolution of the company's former Partners in THINC Program. The new program is structured to offer more benefits to Okuma users and the program's 40+ member partner companies.

Key Points: 
  • The new program – branded as 'Partners in Technology' – is an evolution of the company's former Partners in THINC Program.
  • The new program is structured to offer more benefits to Okuma users and the program's 40+ member partner companies.
  • Originally launched in 2007, the Okuma partner program includes a collaborative network of companies that provide products, services, and support for the metal-cutting and manufacturing industries.
  • Members of the partner program have been selected based on criteria including product quality, service capabilities, and compatibility with Okuma machine tool technologies.

Okuma America Corporation Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023;Receives Two National Awards

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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These awards were granted by Top Workplaces , the leading employer recognition organization in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • These awards were granted by Top Workplaces , the leading employer recognition organization in the United States.
  • Okuma America Corporation is recognized as one of 60 top employers which employ 150 to 499 employees within the manufacturing industry in the USA.
  • Okuma America Corp. is proud to represent the machine tool industry amongst the wide variety of industries that also received recognition for these awards.
  • While these endeavors are done for the sake of our team members and customers, we're grateful to be recognized in these areas and to receive these national Top Workplace awards."

Okuma America Corporation Names Morris Group Inc. the Okuma Distributor of the Year for Fiscal 2022

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Mr. Aaron Hornyak of the Morris Group, Inc. leadership team accepted the award on May 23, 2023, at Okuma's annual distributor meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Aaron Hornyak of the Morris Group, Inc. leadership team accepted the award on May 23, 2023, at Okuma's annual distributor meeting.
  • The Okuma Distributor of the Year Award was established to recognize a distributor partner for exceptional performance in both selling and servicing Okuma products and services throughout a given year.
  • "It is a true honor to receive this award from the Okuma America leadership team," shared Morris Group Inc. COO Aaron Hornyak.
  • "Morris Group Inc. has been in business since 1941 with a focus on long-term relationships between our customers and our suppliers.

Okuma America Corporation Announces New Appointees Within Sales Organization

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, recently announced new personnel appointments within its Sales organization to direct and support sales growth in the Americas. Positions include a new director of sales, a new regional sales manager, and a new business development manager.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation , a global leader and builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, recently announced new personnel appointments within its Sales organization to direct and support sales growth in the Americas.
  • Positions include a new director of sales, a new regional sales manager, and a new business development manager.
  • In this new role Mr. Glenn will be responsible for leading the Okuma America sales team, day-to-day sales programs, and partnerships with Okuma distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Prior to assuming his new role, Mr. Glenn served in Senior Regional Sales Manager and Sales Engineer roles for Okuma, preceded by an engineering role at Hendrick Motorsports.

Okuma Corporation Celebrates 125-Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership team of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer number control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is honored to announce the company's 125-year anniversary in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership team of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer number control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is honored to announce the company's 125-year anniversary in 2023.
  • The company was founded by Eiichi Okuma in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, with the initial purposes of manufacturing and selling noodle-making machines.
  • Since that time, the company has grown into a global enterprise company of nearly 4,000 employees and has reached several innovative milestones which have pushed the evolution of the manufacturing industry forward.
  • Okuma America Corporation President and COO Jim King reflected on the company's milestone anniversary, "We are honored to be part of a company with more than a century-long track record of innovating solutions for customers within the manufacturing industry.

Okuma America Corporation Launches New Business Segment Focused on Automation Solutions for Manufacturers

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, are pleased to announce the launch of a new business segment created to recommend, sell and support manufacturing production line systems comprised of Okuma CNC machine tools and integrated automation technologies.  The new division will begin operations April 3, 2023, and be based at the Okuma America Corporation headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Key Points: 
  • The new division will begin operations April 3, 2023, and be based at the Okuma America Corporation headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
  • The decision to launch the Okuma Factory Automation Division was in direct response to increased demand from manufacturers seeking automated machining systems and cells for their operations to address labor shortage issues and to increase production capacities.
  • With the launch of this new division, Okuma will be optimally positioned to offer customers a broad range of Okuma machine tools and automation system pairings.
  • To support the new business segment, company leaders have appointed Wade Anderson as the division's new General Manager.