Trust. Precision. Partnership.

At MTDCNC, we know that the most powerful stories in manufacturing aren’t just about the machines — they’re about the people who make them matter. This week, we were proud to be on-site in Massachusetts with two companies that exemplify trust, longevity, and excellence: Kitamura Machinery and their valued distributor, Packard Machinery Co.

A Legacy of Innovation — Kitamura Machinery

With over 90 years of engineering experience, Kitamura Machinery has earned a global reputation for ultra-precision CNC machining centers built to the highest standards in Japan. Their focus on hand-built quality, cutting-edge automation, and rigorous attention to detail has made them a go-to choice for manufacturers in aerospace, medical, die/mold, and beyond.

Kitamura doesn’t just build machines — they build long-term customer success. From compact vertical machining centers to fully automated 5-axis solutions, every Kitamura machine is engineered for longevity, accuracy, and performance. And their dedication to continuous improvement is matched by their commitment to strong partnerships — not just with customers, but with their distributors.

A Trusted Guide for Machine Shops — Packard Machinery Co.

Enter Packard Machinery, a third-generation, family-owned distributor that has been serving New England’s manufacturing sector for over 75 years. Based in Massachusetts, Packard has built its name not just on the machines it sells, but on the unmatched support it provides to customers every step of the way.

Packard’s team of application engineers, service techs, and industry veterans are more than just sales reps — they’re trusted advisors. Whether helping a small job shop invest in its first 5-axis machine or guiding a major OEM through factory-wide automation, Packard brings deep technical knowledge, hard-earned experience, and a people-first approach to every conversation.

This isn’t just about transactions. It’s about long-term relationships — knowing your customers, understanding their challenges, and going the extra mile to help them grow. That’s the kind of distributor that makes a difference.

Telling the Story That Matters

The reason MTDCNC was on-site this week wasn’t just to film some beautiful machines in action (though we definitely did that). It was to tell a story — a story about what happens when precision engineering meets real-world expertise, and when a world-class OEM partners with a trusted local distributor to help machine shops thrive.

We believe that distributors like Packard don’t just move machines — they move the needle. They enable shops to run leaner, smarter, and more profitably. And companies like Kitamura? They provide the reliable, high-performance tools that shops can build a business on.

When those two forces come together, it’s worth celebrating.