Mazak Certifies Parlec for VIP Technology Partnership Program


Florence, Kentucky, November 12, 2010 – Mazak has announced that Parlec, a leading provider of advanced engineering solutions for precision manufacturing, has been named the newest member of Mazak’s Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. Created from a desire to provide manufacturers with total solutions, the VIP program promotes higher levels of cooperation among companies offering complementary manufacturing products.

"Parlec is looking forward to teaming with Mazak to develop tooling and presetting solutions that will complement Mazak’s leading-edge machine technology,” says Mike Nuccitelli, president of Parlec, Inc. “Together, we have the opportunity to increase the productivity of our customers."

Mazak launched its VIP program in August 2010. Inclusion in the VIP program requires a company to provide products and services that transcend traditional supplier relationships and meet the following criteria:


"Parlec is a natural addition to Mazak’s VIP program," says Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation. "Like Mazak, Parlec is constantly working towards innovative new solutions to guarantee the highest possible levels of efficiency, quality and reliability."

Members of the VIP program will work with Mazak in product development and the creation of training events and seminars spanning a broad range of topics. For more information on the new Mazak VIP program, please visit www.MazakUSA.com/VIP.

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 initiated a $9 million manufacturing expansion. 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.

About Parlec

Parlec, Inc., (www.parlec.com) a worldwide leader in tooling and presetting solutions, offers more than 60 years of experience in CNC tooling innovation. The company provides a complete line of manufacturing products from its headquarters in Fairport, New York. Parlec offers unmatched levels of technology and support on a global basis with sales, engineering, manufacturing and services throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Parlec’s product family, comprised of more than 8,000 individual products, includes solutions for toolholding, boring, presetting, tapping and driven and static tooling.