Performance Machinery LLC, a Midwest regional distributor of Mitsubishi EDM, milling and waterjet machine technologies, has expanded its coverage footprint this month to include the entirety of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Since the company's inception three years ago, Performance Machinery had serviced only the eastern portion of the state, including some contiguous areas in Canada, such as Windsor.
One program that Dan Meehan, Performance Machinery founder, plans to export to Grand Rapids and his new territory revolves around his involvement with local community colleges in providing cutting edge training on the latest technologies.
"Often community colleges are forced to train students on old machines or old technologies," said Meehan. "My customers - die and mold shops and machine facilities - need employees trained on the latest machinery. So by partnering with local community colleges to get these kids the training that our customers will eventually require of them, and by getting them up to speed on Mitsubishi technology, we create a win-win situation."
These training machines also double as demo and test cut centers, allowing Performance Machinery to circumvent the overhead that comes with traditional "brick and mortar" showrooms.
"We have had a relationship with Dan in some capacity, whether direct sales or distribution, for more than 20 years," said Nicolas Giannote, Vice President of EDM, Milling and Waterjet, MC Machinery. "We are excited about the expansion of Performance Machinery LLC, which has been a highly capable, motivated and knowledgeable distribution partner."
With news of the expansion, Meehan hired 25-year machine tool veteran Mark Rigato as West Michigan Sales Manager. Jason Kaczmarek will continue with Windsor-area accounts.
For more information contact:
Mitsubishi EDM
c/o MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
1500 Michael Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-616-5920
mitsedm@mcmachinery.com
www.mitsubishi-world.com
Dan Meehan
Performance Machinery
877-EDM-MICH / 248-444-7981
danmeehan@performancemachineryllc.com
www.performancemachineryllc.com