Toshiba Machine Co. Ltd. has announced it will change its corporate name to Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd. from April 1, 2020. TM Robotics, the official distributor of Toshiba Machine robots for North and South America, EMEA and Australia, will continue to supply the company's 6-axis, SCARA and cartesian robots through its distributor network.
Returning to its original name - the company was initially founded as Shibaura Machine Tool Co. in 1938 - Toshiba Machine's name change will reflect its formal separation from the larger Toshiba Corporation in 2017.
"The company aims for a seamless transition with no impact to business, customers or shareholders," said a company spokesperson.
"To continue our evolution, our company will focus on providing customers with greater flexibility and responsiveness," explained Takahiro Mikami, President of Toshiba Machine. "We look forward to continuing our growth and industry-leading contributions to the markets we serve in the future. Even though the name is changing, our commitment remains the same. Our goal as Shibaura Machine is to be a supplier of the highest quality machinery and systems, one that is well-positioned to grow and contribute to the global economy for decades to come."
"From April 2020, TM Robotics will become the official distributor of Shibaura Machine robots," said Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics. "The corporate name change will have no bearing on TM Robotics and our global distributor network, nor will it change the quality of the industrial solutions we offer - same robots, new name."
"TM Robotics customers can be assured that the quality of the robots we distribute will continue to be of the highest that they are accustomed to. The same expert Japanese engineering will be present in every robot we supply," added Smith.
Toshiba Machine's full robot range is available to view on the TM Robotics website.
For more information contact:
TM Robotics (Americas) Inc.
755 Greenleaf Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-709-7308
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