The definitive source for updates on major promotions, new appointments, facility inaugurations, and other noteworthy developments within the manufacturing technology community. Stay informed and join us in recognizing the achievements of your fellow AMT members.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Okuma America Corp. Names Morris Group Inc. Distributor of the Year for 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina — The leadership team of Okuma America Corp., a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls, and automation systems, is pleased to recognize Morris Group Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma’s fiscal 2024 reporting year.
FACILITIES
CSUN Celebrates Grand Opening of Autodesk Technology Engagement Center
Northridge, California — Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost joined President Erikea D. Beck of California State University, Northridge for the grand opening of the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center. The center’s construction was supported in part by over $7 million in philanthropic support from Autodesk.
DN Solutions Breaks Ground on New Plant in India
Schaumburg, Illinois — On Aug. 13, 2025, DN Solutions held a groundbreaking ceremony at the new plant site in the ITIR (Information Technology Investment Region) industrial complex near Bangalore International Airport. The event was attended by more than 50 people who wished for safety and zero accidents during the construction period, including DN Solutions India Managing Director Young-sam Kim, employees, and partner company representatives.
Mazak Ramps Up Service and Support With New Phoenix Technical Center
Florence, Kentucky — As manufacturing continues to spread throughout the western United States, Mazak Corp. has expanded its service and support network for that region with the new Phoenix Technical Center, which is scheduled to open later this year. The facility at 2675 West Buckeye Road in Phoenix will provide local manufacturers across all industries with access to process and application engineering expertise, training, and collaboration opportunities to develop new manufacturing solutions.
NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Wolfgang Arbaczewski Appointed To Lead Specialty Finance Credit Amid Strategic Expansion
Itasca, Illinois — Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the leading non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North America, has announced the strategic hiring of three seasoned credit leaders to support its continued growth and diversification across growing and specialized markets. These hires bring deep expertise to the company’s expanding specialty lending activities within asset-based lending, franchise finance, equipment leasing, project finance, and trade finance, as well as private credit across the United States and Canada.
Trumpf Inc. Names New Sales Reps in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi
Farmington, Connecticut — Trumpf Inc., a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in machine tools and laser technology, has announced the appointment of new sales representatives in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Southern States Machinery will become Trumpf’s new sales representative in Georgia. Maintecx will represent Trumpf’s sheet metal fabricating products and services in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
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