Newly Established Mazak Automation Systems Offers Total Solutions

Florence, Kentucky, October 14, 2008 – Mazak Corporation recently announced the establishment of Mazak Automation Systems, a new department at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, which provides a single source for comprehensive automation solutions.

“Global competition has intensified over the last decade, but advanced parts manufacturing technologies allow American industries to become more productive and retain their competitive advantage,” says Brian Papke, president of Mazak. “With Mazak Automation Systems, we will work together with customers to ensure that their new investments provide the greatest benefit possible. We use these technologies in our own Kentucky manufacturing operation and recognize the opportunities for improved profitability and cash flow”

Newly created Mazak Automation Systems offers customers automation solutions and the benefit of extensive experience in machining and manufacturing technologies and will offer a comprehensive range of solutions. Systems include process and software engineering, project management, application support, customer support and extensive custom training. The team is expected to grow quickly to accommodate increased demand as global competition becomes a growing challenge.

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.