Mazak Announces Partnership with Parlec

Tooling manufacturer invests in advanced manufacturing technology for higher efficiency

Florence, Kentucky, January 12, 2010 – Mazak Corporation has announced a new partnership with Parlec Inc, a leading manufacturer of tooling and toolholding, workholding, presetting and other metalworking products. Parlec’s headquarters are located in Fairport, New York.

Through Mazak’s expertise in automation and broad range of multi-tasking machines, Parlec will improve the cost effectiveness and throughput of its manufacturing operations. The company views investment in advanced manufacturing technology as a means to strengthen its competitive position in the market, with a focus on providing innovative products and better service to its customers. In spite of the slow economy, Parlec has proceeded with its investment plan and ordered its first Mazak Multi-Tasking machining center, an INTEGREX 300-IV ST.

“As a global provider of manufacturing solutions, we find that our values are very much inline with those of Mazak,” says Michael Nuccitelli, President and CEO of Parlec. “Through Done-In-One machining and Production on Demand, their company integrates the very solutions they provide. We’re looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership.”

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 increased its production capacity to 200 machines per month. 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 or follow us on Twitter at and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MazakCorp.