Florence, Kentucky, October 14, 2008 – Mazak Corporation recently announced the establishment of Mazak Automation Systems, a new department at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, which provides a single source for comprehensive automation solutions.

“Global competition has intensified over the last decade, but advanced parts manufacturing technologies allow American industries to become more productive and retain their competitive advantage,” says Brian Papke, president of Mazak. “With Mazak Automation Systems, we will work together with customers to ensure that their new investments provide the greatest benefit possible.  We use these technologies in our own Kentucky manufacturing operation and recognize the opportunities for improved profitability and cash flow”

Newly created Mazak Automation Systems offers customers automation solutions and the benefit of extensive experience in machining and manufacturing technologies and will offer a comprehensive range of solutions. Systems include process and software engineering, project management, application support, customer support and extensive custom training. The team is expected to grow quickly to accommodate increased demand as global competition becomes a growing challenge.

Mazak Hyper Quadrex 100MSY Multi-Tasking center with Fanuc Robot M-16iB,

to complete machining of parts "Done-in-One" unattended.