Sharp Precision Machine Tools Hires CNC National Sales Manager

Sharp Precision Machine Tools announced that Joe Bockrath has joined the team as the CNC National Machine Tool and Robotic Automation Manager. "Joe brings to Sharp and our national network of equipment resellers an extensive background in robotic automation and CNC machining solutions. Joe has been on both sides," said Mike Innab, Sharp's General Manager and Chief Operations Officer.

Bockrath has worked in the robotic automation and manufacturing industry for over 30 years. Previously, Bockrath was the Vice President of Kohol Robotic Systems in Dayton, OH. Bockrath then became the Sales Manager for Ellison Machinery in Santa Fe Springs, CA, which offered the GMFanuc line of robots where he integrated several systems in the automotive wheel industry loading and unloading CNC wheel turning lathes and developed an expertise in military coatings field using FANUC P150 spray painting robots. Bockrath then went into sales management positions with Yamazen with the Mori Seki line, YCI with the Supermax line, machinery sales with Bridgeport and CNC systems with Chiron and Citizen screw machines before going into business as a distributor offering several lines including Sharp, DMG Gildemeister, Okuma and Howell, Heian Routers, Quintax, Nicolas Correa and Tekna profile mills and saws.

"Joe's proven performance in vertical milling machines, 5-axis milling and the robotic automation field will be a great asset to our dealer network as we further develop our 5-axis machining and automate our equipment to offer our end customers the best return on their investments when they making their purchasing decisions," said Mike Innab.

For more information contact:

Sharp Industries, Inc.

3501 Challenger Street

Torrance, CA 90503

310-370-5990

info@sharp-industries.com

www.sharp-industries.com