Mazak Certifies Seco Tools for VIP Technology Partnership Program

Florence, Kentucky, June 2, 2011 – Mazak today announced that it has certified Seco Tools, a leading provider of metalcutting solutions for milling, turning, holemaking, and toolholding, 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.

Unlike other partnership programs in the industry, Mazak’s VIP program is highly selective, and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing its customers with total manufacturing solutions. To provide increased value to Mazak customers, membership in the VIP program requires a company to provide products and services that transcend traditional supplier relationships.

Collaborating on R&D and integration efforts, the VIP program fosters a high level of cooperation and technological integration that moves well beyond individual pieces of equipment. Stemming from Mazak’s commitment to meet the need for more comprehensive solutions, the VIP program brings together producers of complementary manufacturing technology to create moreinnovative products and processes. The program also fuels development of comprehensive training solutions for manufacturers across all market segments.

“When selecting a company to participate in the VIP program, Mazak looks for those in the industry who have truly gone above and beyond what is expected,” said Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation. “Seco Tools is a well-respected company that prides itself on building close relationships with customers to effectively understand and address their needs. We are proud to add them to the VIP program.”

Seco provides powerful machining solutions to leading companies around the world. The company deploys its highly specialized machining competence and materials-focused tooling innovations to the aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, automotive and medical industries, among others.

Mazak launched its VIP program in August 2010, and has continued to add certified members since then.

For more information on the VIP program, please visit MazakUSA.com/VIP or follow the company on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MazakCorp

About Mazak Corporation
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productivity-improving machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky recently increased its production capacity to 150 machines per month in 2011. The facility’s “Production on Demand” manufacturing concept uses the latest in machine tool technologies as part of its lean strategy. Continuous training and development of the workforce has created a “lean” culture, which has created opportunities for continuing growth in America. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to its customers. For more information on Mazak's products and solutions, visit www.mazakusa.com.