Mazak has announced that Parlec, a leading provider of advanced engineering solutions for precision manufacturing, has been named the newest member of Mazak¹s 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.
³Parlec is looking forward to teaming with Mazak to develop tooling and presetting solutions that will complement Mazak¹s leading-edge machine technology,² says Mike Nuccitelli, president of Parlec, Inc. ³Together, we have the opportunity to increase the productivity of our customers.²
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:
• Be a recognized leader with unique, innovative and high quality products • Provide extensive pre- and post-sales support • Add value to customer processes and provide system solutions • Maintain a culture of ethical business standards and practices
³Parlec is a natural addition to Mazak¹s VIP program,² says Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation. ³Like Mazak, Parlec is constantly working towards innovative new solutions to guarantee the highest possible levels of efficiency, quality and reliability.²
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 facility¹s ³Production on Demand² 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 ³lean² 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.
Parlec¹s product family, comprised of more than 8,000 individual products, includes solutions for toolholding, boring, presetting, tapping and driven and static tooling.