Mazak Selects Distributor for the Western Region

Florence, Kentucky, July 8, 2009 – Mazak Corporation today announced the selection of Magnum Precision Machines, Inc. (MPM) as its distributor of advanced machine tools in New Mexico; Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; El Paso, Texas; the Texas panhandle; and Sonora and Chihuahua, Mexico.

"We are honored to be named Mazak's distributor in the Southwest," said Chris Edgar, President of Magnum Precision Machines. "We are committed to providing total manufacturing solutions that allow customers to not only increase profitability and productivity but also gain the edge over the competition. Our partnership with Mazak will ensure the continued success of manufacturing in this region."

Founded in 1984, MPM is a full service distributor of manual, CNC metalcutting and fabrication equipment that is renown for its service throughout the Southwest. Company president Chris Edgar recently spearheaded the opening of the company's third facility in Phoenix, Arizona. From this facility, MPM will provide local customers with training, seminars, applications assistance and customer service and support. With a state-of-the-art showroom, this 8,000 sq. ft. facility will be used by MPM to provide local customers with training, seminars, applications assistance and customer service and support. MPM also has locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.

"Like Mazak, Magnum Precision Machines is dedicated to ensuring that each customer receives unmatched service, support and training, as well as the most advanced machine tools on the market," said Brian Papke, President of Mazak. "MPM's value added, service oriented approach to sales and service make them the best distributor in the Southwest, and we are confident in their ability to bring total manufacturing solutions to our customers."

For more information on Magnum Precision Machines or to find the location nearest you, please visit http://magnumprecisionmachines.com or call 915.856.7900.

Magnum Precision Machines, Albuquerque

Chris Edgar, President

8448 Washington Place N.E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113

Phone: 505.345.8389

Magnum Precision Machines, El Paso

Felipe Arvizo, Manager

12025 Rojas Drive, Suite A

El Paso, Texas 79936

Phone: 915.856.7900

Magnum Precision Machines, Phoenix

Chris Edgar, President

3614 E. Southern Avenue, Suite 1

Phoenix, Arizona

Phone: 602.431.8300

About Mazak Corporation

Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Mazak iSMART Factory™ to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers. For more information on Mazak's products and solutions, visit www.mazakcanada.com or follow us on social media.