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Mazak
Demonstrates Lean Initiatives During AME Kentucky 2009
Florence, Kentucky, January 12, 2010 –
Mazak Corporation
helped manufacturers improve their knowledge of lean manufacturing by opening
its doors for a best practices plant tour during the Association for
Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
Kentucky 2009
Conference. Titled "Journey to Greatness,"
the five-day flagship event was held in
Covington, Kentucky
from October 19 – 23.
The tour of Mazak's
manufacturing plant in Florence, Kentucky featured the use of multitasking manufacturing
capabilities to eliminate setups and reduce cycle times, as well as a Production
On Demand system that
has greatly reduced production lead time even with
increased product models.
"Mazak has
continuously invested in manufacturing technology and
developed proven, practical
solutions to lean manufacturing that has allowed us to boost productivity by
more than 45%," said Ben Schawe, Vice President of Manufacturing, Mazak
Corporation. "By sharing our innovative approach, we hope visitors were able to
gain new insights into lean that will help them survive and thrive in the new
economic climate."
About Mazak
Corporation
Committed to being your partner in innovation, Mazak Corporation is a global
pioneer in the manufacture of productivity-improving machine tool solutions.
With plants throughout Japan,
Asia and the United Kingdom,
Mazak’s strengths include a world-class facility in
Florence, Kentucky
for production-on-demand of the latest machine tool technologies and equipment.
For more information on Mazak's products and solutions, visit www.mazakusa.com.
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