Mazak Awarded Benefactor of the Year
Florence, Kentucky, November 22, 2010 - Mazak Corporation has earned the
prestigious honor of Benefactor of the Year for 2010 for its strong community
partnership with Gateway Community and Technical College. The award was presented
at the 11th annual Kentucky Community and Technical College System Presidentʼs Gala
and Benefactorsʼ Awards Dinner in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mazak has worked with Gateway to meet the workforce needs for the regionʼs
manufacturers by founding two scholarships at Gateway. The scholarships support
students in manufacturing technology and encourage minority students to attend
college.
Additionally, Mazak has provided cutting-edge equipment to the collegeʼs machine tool
program and has created an apprenticeship program for recent high school graduates to
connect on-the-job experience with college classes. As a member of Gatewayʼs
Manufacturersʼ Consortium, Mazak also assisted in the development of Gatewayʼs new
Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
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 initiated a $9 million
manufacturing expansion. The facilityʼs "Production on Demand" manufacturing concept
uses the latest in machine tool technologies as part of its lean strategy. 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.
About Gateway Community and Technical College
GCTC is Northern Kentuckyʼs only publicly supported, two-year comprehensive
community and technical college. The college enrolls more than 4,200 students and
offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in 30 subject areas. Classes are
provided at GCTC locations in Boone County, Covington/Park Hills, and Edgewood.
Through partnerships with more than 400 local businesses, GCTC provides customized,
short-term training to more than 3,000 other people. Find out how to "start here and go
anywhere" at gateway.kctcs.edu. GCTC is one of 16 colleges that comprise the
Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
George Yamane
Marketing Manager
859.342.1867
gyamane@mazakcorp.com
or
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Chuck Bates 317.813.2230
bates@dgsmarketing.com
