Mazak Certifies Parlec for VIP Technology Partnership Program
Florence, Kentucky, November 12, 2010 - Mazak has announced that Parlec, a leading
provider of advanced engineering solutions for precision manufacturing, has been
named the newest member of Mazakʼs Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program. Created
from a desire to provide manufacturers with total solutions, the VIP program promotes
higher levels of cooperation among companies offering complementary manufacturing
products.
"Parlec is looking forward to teaming with Mazak to develop tooling and presetting
solutions that will complement Mazakʼs leading-edge machine technology," says Mike
Nuccitelli, president of Parlec, Inc. "Together, we have the opportunity to increase the
productivity of our customers."
Mazak launched its VIP program in August 2010. Inclusion in the VIP program requires
a company to provide products and services that transcend traditional supplier
relationships and meet the following criteria:
o Be a recognized leader with unique, innovative and high quality products
o Provide extensive pre- and post-sales support
o Add value to customer processes and provide system solutions
o Maintain a culture of ethical business standards and practices
"Parlec is a natural addition to Mazakʼs VIP program," says Brian Papke, president of
Mazak Corporation. "Like Mazak, Parlec is constantly working towards innovative new
solutions to guarantee the highest possible levels of efficiency, quality and reliability."
Members of the VIP program will work with Mazak in product development and the
creation of training events and seminars spanning a broad range of topics. For more
information on the new Mazak VIP program, please visit MazakUSA.com/VIP.
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 Parlec
Parlec, Inc., (www.parlec.com) a worldwide leader in tooling and presetting solutions,
offers more than 60 years of experience in CNC tooling innovation. The company
provides a complete line of manufacturing products from its headquarters in Fairport,
New York. Parlec offers unmatched levels of technology and support on a global basis
with sales, engineering, manufacturing and services throughout North America, Europe
and Asia. Parlecʼs product family, comprised of more than 8,000 individual products,
includes solutions for toolholding, boring, presetting, tapping and driven and static
tooling.
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