Mazak Newsroom

November 2010

Mazak Certifies SME Tooling U for VIP Technology Partnership Program

Florence, Kentucky, Florence, Kentucky, November 29, 2010 – Mazak has announced that SME Tooling U, the leading provider of online manufacturing training programs, has been named the newest member of Mazak's Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. Created from a desire to provide manufacturers with total solutions, the VIP program promotes higher levels of cooperation among companies offering complementary manufacturing products.

Mazak and VIP Member Sandvik Coromant Host New Productive Tooling Solutions Seminar

Florence, Kentucky, November 22, 2010 – Education plays a vital role in maintaining a competitive edge in today’s global market. Manufacturers with a clear understanding of the latest in innovative products and process greatly enhance their potential for success. As one of its key missions, Mazak’s VIP program creates and executes training events and seminars, bringing together experts from complementary equipment producers to offer content that adds to your expertise. On November 10, Mazak and VIP member Sandvik Coromant partnered to present the New Productive Tooling Solutions seminar at our National Technology Center in Florence, Kentucky. This event allowed manufacturers to benefit directly from the expertise and insight of two of the industry’s leading companies.

Mazak Awarded Benefactor Of The Year

Florence, Kentucky, November 17, 2010 – Mazak Corporation has earned the prestigious honor of Benefactor of the Year for 2010 for its strong community partnership with Gateway Community and Technical College. The award was presented at the 11th annual Kentucky Community and Technical College System President’s Gala and Benefactors’ Awards Dinner in Lexington, Kentucky.

Mazak Certifies Renishaw for VIP Technology Partnership Program

Florence, Kentucky, Florence, Kentucky, October 29, 2010 – Mazak has announced that Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and precision technologies, was recently certified as a Mazak Value Inspired Partner (VIP). Created to support customers and provide comprehensive manufacturing solutions, the VIP program promotes higher levels of cooperative partnership among companies offering complementary manufacturing products. Renishaw will provide machine tool probing and calibration systems and its extensive expertise to the VIP program.

Mazak Certifies LNS America for VIP Technology Partnership Program

Florence, Kentucky, Florence, Kentucky, November 11, 2010 – Mazak has announced the certification of LNS, a manufacturer of bar feeding equipment, as a new member of Mazak’s Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. The new program from Mazak was created to inspire and foster higher levels of cooperation among producers of complementary products to provide manufacturers with total solutions.

Mazak Certifies Parlec for VIP Technology Partnership Program

Florence, Kentucky, Florence, Kentucky, November 12, 2010 – Mazak has announced that Parlec, a leading provider of advanced engineering solutions for precision manufacturing, has been named the newest member of Mazak¹s Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. Created from a desire to provide manufacturers with total solutions, the VIP program promotes higher levels of cooperation among companies offering complementary manufacturing products.

October 2010

Mazak Unveils Next Generation of Integrated Machine Guide Technology

Florence, Kentucky, September 13, 2010 – Mazak Corporation has unveiled its MX Hybrid Roller Guide System, which has been uniquely developed by Mazak for integration with its machines. Mazak will publicly debut this new technology on all its machines exhibited at IMTS 2010 Booth #S-8300.

Mazak Optimum Plus Program Offers Comprehensive Support to Customers

Florence, Kentucky, August 12, 2010 – Mazak has introduced Mazak Optimum Plus, a comprehensive program designed to provide customers with a strong competitive advantage. The program brings together and refines previously independent service and support functions to achieve greater effectiveness in meeting customers’ needs.

Optimistic Manufacturers Discover Mazak at IMTS 2010

September 2010

Mazak North American Parts Center Extends Services

Florence, Kentucky, September 3, 2010 – Mazak Corporation continues to enhance customer service and support by extended the services of its North American Parts Center to better serve customers and streamline the parts-ordering process. The North American Parts Center now accepts credit cards, offers emergency part shipping, and provides longer part warranties.

Mazak Treats Employees To An IndyCar Afternoon

Employees at Mazak’s North American headquarters spent their lunch break with two very special visitors on Thursday, September 2. Team Penske IndyCar drivers Ryan Briscoe and Will Power, both in town for the Kentucky Speedway IZOD IndyCar race on Labor Day weekend, spent most of the afternoon at the Florence, Kentucky, Mazak facility touring manufacturing areas, mingling with employees, signing autographs and posing for photos.

June 2010

Mazak Announces Construction of New Southwest Technology Center & Regional Headquarters

Florence, Kentucky, June 21, 2010 – Mazak Corporation has announced that it has contracted to begin construction on a completely new facility to house its Southwest Technology Center & Regional Headquarters in Houston, Texas. Representing the company’s continuous investment in American manufacturing the new facility will offer support to manufacturers in all industries, with a special focus on those serving the energy sector.

May 2010

Mazak Congratulates Team Penske on Recent Successes

Florence, Kentucky, Florence, Kentucky, May 26, 2010 – Mazak congratulates Team Penske on recent accomplishments both in the Indy 500 and NASCAR. Helio Castoneves of Team Penske won the pole position for the 2010 Indy 500. Fellow teammates Will Power and Ryan Briscoe took the 2nd and 4th starting positions, respectively. Additionally, Kurt Busch was victorious in the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 22 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

March 2010

Mazak Congratulates Team Penske on Nationwide Series Victory at Bristol

Florence, Kentucky, March 23, 2010 – Mazak Corporation congratulates Justin Allgaier of Penske Racing on winning the Scotts Turf Builder 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. Allgaier, the driver of Penske Racing’s No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger, held off teammate Brad Keselowski to take the checkered flag.

January 2010

Mazak's New FJV-35/60 II Excels in Machining of Large Workpieces

Florence, Kentucky,, January 12, 2010 – Mazak's versatile FJV-35/60 II is a double-column, vertical machining center designed for the high-speed, high precision production of large workpieces. Suitable for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, construction, die span style="color:black">and mold, and heavy machine, the versatile FJV-35/60 II accommodates up to 5,500 lbs on a 59.1”x31.5” work table.