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Okuma America Corporation, a leader in the CNC machine tool industry, is excited to announce its new partnership with Maquinas e Solucoes Servicos de Representacao e Manutencao de Equipamentos Ltda (M&S) in Brazil. M&S, a division of the Molgroup of companies, will now distribute Okuma’s high-quality CNC machine tools, automation systems, and controls in Brazil, enhancing Okuma’s support for customers in the region.
This partnership aligns with both companies’ longstanding commitment to providing premium machine tools and automation solutions for Brazil’s expanding manufacturing industry. Okuma, with its decades of experience in the industry, sees M&S as the ideal partner due to their shared mission to deliver top-tier products and exceptional customer support. The Molgroup, one of the largest and oldest machine tool distributors in Latin America, has over a century of experience in the sector, making them a reliable ally in this new collaboration.
Tim Thiessen, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Okuma America Corporation, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the strengthened value proposition for Brazilian customers. “Partnering with Maquinas e Solucoes (M&S) allows us to further enhance our offerings and support in Brazil. With M&S and Okuma Latino Americana, our affiliate office in the region, customers will have unparalleled support and access to the best CNC solutions.”
In addition to their robust machine tool offerings, M&S and Molgroup provide competitive automation solutions, customized turnkey solutions, and developed software applications, positioning them as a comprehensive partner for the Brazilian manufacturing industry.
The Molgroup, founded in 1906, is a cornerstone of machine tool distribution in Latin America. M&S was established 23 years ago to serve the growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions in Brazil. With offices in both Uruguay and Brazil, M&S plays a pivotal role in the region’s manufacturing sector, delivering high-quality CNC machine tools and automation systems to a wide range of industries.
Founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation. Renowned for being the industry’s only single-source provider of CNC machine tools, controls, drives, motors, encoders, spindles, and automation systems, Okuma is committed to helping manufacturers gain a competitive edge with cutting-edge technology. Okuma’s proprietary CNC controls integrate seamlessly with machine tools, enabling users to optimize efficiency and performance across a wide range of applications.
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