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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$299.9M
- Private
- US
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Okuma America Corporation is the US based affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. Okuma is known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service. Okuma products are used in the automotive, aerospace and defense, construction and farming equipment, oil and energy, medical, mold and die, and fluid power industries. Machines include vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, double column machining centers, grinders, and wheel machines that offer users high throughput, high accuracy, and reliable solutions to production machining operations. Okuma America began US operations in 1984 in Long Island, New York and moved to its present facility in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1987. The Charlotte location is the headquarters for the manufacturing and training facilities for the North and South...
Sales Executive
Larry SchwartzNumber of Employees 250
Contact Information
11900 Westhall Dr
Charlotte, North Carolina 28278
1 704 588 7000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types) Manufacturing: 333512
Recent Events
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Okuma Opens Two New Tech Centers - 10/12/2009
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Okuma America and Hartwig, Inc. to Open New Houston Technical Center
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Thermal stability and zero table overhang—Okuma America, booth 511
- 2008-04-01
The Okuma MB-46VAE vertical mill features thermal stability and zero table overhang to allow for tight tolerances and accuracy. With an extended X-axis travel and maximum machining volume of 30" x 18.11" x 18.11" (X, Y and Z), the front-access design of the mill requires minimal floor space and does...
Multifunction machines feature collision-avoidance software—Okuma America, booth 2932
- 2008-03-01
Designed to improve part quality and throughput in less time with less cost, the Multus B300/B400 series machines are capable of turning, milling and material handling operations. Available from Okuma, the machines are designed to free floor space, reduce setups and labor requirements, and eliminate parts in waiting between operations....
Okuma America Corporation
- 2007-12-01
When you purchase an Okuma machine you have access to the most extensive and professional OEM and distribution network for sales and service in the industry. Only Okuma engneers and builds every component on every machine from the drives, motors, encoders and spindles to the new Microsoft Windows based, THINC-OSP...
Okuma America (Charlotte, N.C.).(BUSINESS NEWS)
- 2006-05-01
OKUMA AMERICA (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) ... changes its distribution in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin by pooling resources of current distributors: Gosiger Inc., Hartwig Inc. and Morris Group, Inc. Gosiger will provide national support for automation, die-mold and advanced control technology. www.okuma.com
Okuma America names president/COO
- 2005-06-01
Anonymous American Machinist 06-01-2005 Okuma America names president/COO Byline: Anonymous Volume: 149 Number: 6 ISSN: 10417958 Publication Date: 06-01-2005 Page: 18 Section: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Type: Periodical Language: English Okuma Corp. has promoted Larry Schwartz to president and COO of Okuma American Corp., Charlotte. He succeeds Dean Hanaki, who...
Multi-function turning center—Okuma America, booth A-8301
- 2002-08-01
The Mac Turn 250-2S W multi-function turning center is said to offer accurate solutions to users who require integrated parts machining. The turning center uses an integral motor/spindle that operates up to 5,000 rpm and is rated at 30/20 hp. A44-station automatic toolchanger provides tool-to-tool times of l.5 seconds. Maximum...
PC-based control—Okuma America, booth A-8301
- 2002-08-01
OSP P100 CNC design incorporates de facto standards associated with PC hardware and software architecture and is built on commercial off-the-shelf components. According to the company, the control is not a CNC front ended by a PC, but is a true PC CNC. The software architecture incorporates off-the-shelf technology to...
Modular solution for automated flexible production—Okuma America, booth A-8301
- 2002-08-01
The company's CNC Production System is said to provide users with a simple, modular solution for automated flexible manufacturing. The system can maximize spindle cut times by reducing lead times and automating many processes. The system starts with the Okuma MA family of horizontal machining centers. The machines are...
Okuma America chairman retires.
- 2001-07-01
John D. Hendrick has retired from his role as chairman of Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, NC. He was appointed chairman of the company in December 1999 as part of the company's overall succession strategy. "John was instrumental in the development of Okuma's ...
Okuma America introduces next-generation CNC lathe
- 1997-09-01
The new lathe is currently available in three models, the 10 hp Crown-E, the 15 hp Standard Bore, and 20 hp Big Bore. A V12 hydraulic turret is standard with the Crown-E. The Standard Bore and Big Bore models both use a V12 numerically controlled servomotor turret. Okuma engineers note...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Larry Schwartz | Sales Executive |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Okuma America Corp | Sales Executive | Current |
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