Mazak's 30,000th Kentucky-built machine, a QUICK TURN SMART 350 Turning Center, shipped on September 5, 2013, to Custom Machine Inc. in Tiffin, OH.
Mazak Corporation marked a significant U.S. manufacturing milestone at its Florence, KY, plant with the completion of the 30,000th Mazak machine tool built at that facility. The machine, a QUICK TURN SMART 350 Turning Center, shipped on September 5, 2013, to Mazak customer Custom Machine Inc. in Tiffin, OH, a company that specializes in providing precision machining services.
"This is an exciting milestone for our entire company, and Mazak extends its sincerest gratitude to Custom Machine and to all our customers for their continued loyalty and trust over the years," said Brian Papke, President of Mazak Corporation. "Our customers consistently drive us to grow and develop new and innovative manufacturing solutions to meet their toughest challenges. We share this success together with them."
With the completion of its recent plant expansion, Mazak has boosted its manufacturing plant production capacity to 200 machines per month, depending on mix of models, to meet the needs of a wide range of applications.
Since 1974, Mazak's Kentucky manufacturing operations have grown from producing a select number of less complex machines to more than 100 different models, including 5-axis and multi-tasking machines. Many of these models are designed and manufactured in the United States, but shipped across North America and to export markets. The company's customer base continues to expand and currently encompasses the automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, heavy equipment, medical and contract machining industries among others.
For more information contact:
George Yamane
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
gyamane@mazakcorp.com
www.mazakusa.com