Tsugami America Announces Briggs as Director of Engineering

Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, announced that Derek Briggs has been appointed as Director of Engineering.

In his role as Director of Engineering, Briggs will oversee the new Process Development Center at Tsugami America corporate headquarters, the application engineering department and the product management team.

Briggs said: "I am honored to step into the role of Director of Engineering and lead such a talented team. I bleed Tsugami blue, and hope to instill that same passion for Tsugami in both our team and customers. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver impactful solutions that revolutionize the way our customers do business."

Briggs has been a valued member of the Tsugami America team for over a decade, where he supported customers in engineering and product management roles. Prior to his time with Tsugami America, Briggs worked on Tsugami Swiss Machines at Bil-Mac Corporation in Michigan and F&F Machine Products in Indiana.

"We are thrilled to have Derek Briggs stepping into the role of Director of Engineering," said Michael Mugno, President of Tsugami America. "His proven track record of driving process improvements and leading high-performing teams makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. I am confident that Derek's passion and deep understanding of Tsugami technologies will play a critical role in enhancing our operational efficiency, advancing our technology and supporting our continued growth."

For more information contact:

Tsugami America

651 Day Hill Road

Windsor, CT 06095

860-687-3400

www.tsugamiamerica.com