Methods Named Exclusive North American Importer of Kiwa- Japan Machining Centers
SUDBURY, MA. U.S.A. (July 15, 2008) - Methods Machine Tools Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, has announced effective today, that they are the exclusive importer of KIWA- Japan Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers throughout North America. The new agreement combines reliable, high quality Japanese machining centers with Methods' industry-leading application expertise, service and support. The KIWA line of machining centers and spare parts will be available at each of the seven Methods Technology Centers and at Methods distributors located across the U.S., in addition to select Methods dealers in Canada and Mexico.
"By adding KIWA Systems to our line, we are able to offer job shops more innovative, affordable ways to increase their machining productivity and profitability", said Mr. Bryon Deysher, President & CEO of Methods, "The addition of KIWA's high quality horizontal and vertical machining centers complement our broader line of high performance milling, turning, drilling and EDM systems very well. We are excited about the agreement and look forward to providing value driven KIWA solutions - the industry's most expandable, high-performance horizontal machining centers."
"We are pleased to have Methods as our exclusive North American importer. Their application expertise, service, support and extensive network of technology centers and warehouses strategically located throughout North America, will help us to aggressively penetrate key markets," said Mr. Koji Nishii, Managing Director of KIWA.
KIWA's exclusive in-the-field expandable tool and pallet technology, feature-rich package and cost-effective pricing, brings the profits of horizontal machining within a job shop's reach. Expandability allows shops to upgrade from a 2-pallet horizontal machine with 120 tools to a 6 or 8-pallet machine with 220 tools. The KIWA KH-41 and KH-45 Horizontal Machining Centers feature a 400 mm pallet. The KH-45 has an ample work envelope of 29.5" diameter by 39.4" h and the KH-41 features a compact footprint and work envelope of 21.7" diameter by 33.5" h.
The versatile KIWA Triple V21i Vertical Machining Centers are designed for a wide variety of applications. The Triple V21i features a lazy susan pallet changer for fast work changing in high production environments. Systems feature powerful cutting force, high-speed rapid traverse, machine automation and convenient chip disposal. For maximum value, reliable KIWA Machining Centers are loaded with features, speed, accuracy and rigidity, plus reduced set-up time.
KIWA machines will be under power at Methods technology centers by mid August. In addition, KIWA Systems will be featured at Methods' Booth # A-8517 at IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) in Chicago, Illinois USA from September 8-13, 2008.
KIWA, an established high quality machine tool builder headquartered in Nabari, Japan, has been in business since 1869 and began exporting their products to Europe and North America in 1981.
Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools and accessories for nearly 50 years, providing installation, parts, service, and training through a network of dealers throughout North America.
For more information about Methods and KIWA, please contact: Mr. Scott McIver, Chairman & Vice President of Product Development, 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388 x506, FAX: (978) 440-9405, Email: sales@methodsmachine.com or visit their website at www.methodsmachine.com.
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Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
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