Yaskawa Names New CEO - Ogawa Named as Chief Executive Officer |
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Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
2121 Norman Dr. S.
Waukegan, IL, 60085
USA
 
Press release date: March 15, 2011
Waukegan, Ill. Masahiro Ogawa has been named Chief Executive Officer of Yaskawa America, Inc. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill.
Ogawa has worked at Yaskawa for 24 years, most recently he was the vice president of research and development for the Yaskawa Robotics Division in Japan.
He led the company's development of the world's first dual-arm robot, as a high volume product. Ogawa also spearheaded efforts to develop a state-of-the-art spot welding robot setting an industry standard for functionality.
"I intend to develop, cultivate and aggressively pursue markets in which Yaskawa can become an integrated supplier." Ogawa said.
Ogawa replaces Gen Kudo who retired.
About Yaskawa
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. manufactures industrial automation equipment. Its products include industrial AC drives, commercial HVAC drives, spindle drives and motors, servo amplifiers, servo motors, machine controllers, and low-voltage industrial control switches. Yaskawa America's Motoman Robotics Division provides automation solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal and spot welding operations.
For more information on the company or products, please contact Dennis Fitzgerald or visit yaskawa.com.
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