Okuma America names Morris Group Distributor of the Year

The leadership team of Okuma America Corp., a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls, and automation systems, is pleased to recognize Morris Group Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma's fiscal 2024 reporting year. Brad Morris, president & CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award on May 21, 2025, at Okuma's annual distributor meeting held in San Antonio, Texas.

The Okuma Distributor of the Year Award was established to recognize Okuma distributors that exemplify exceptional performance in both selling and servicing Okuma products and services throughout a given year. More specifically, the award criteria focus on distributor performance across multiple disciplines, including sales, service, engineering, marketing, operations, and finance, all of which are vitally important to supporting Okuma's mission of passionately pursuing a customer for life.

Upon receiving the award, Brad Morris expressed his thoughts, "winning the Okuma Distributor of the Year Award is very meaningful for the entire Morris organization. Each and every day our employees strive to serve our customers and represent the Okuma and Morris brands at the highest levels. We are honored to receive this award, which is a reflection of that commitment to excellence and our partnership.”

Morris Group, Inc., has been an Okuma distributor since 1980. When considering the company's longevity, and the 40+ year tenure of serving as an Okuma distributor, Jim King, Okuma America Corp.'s president, CEO, & COO, expressed his gratitude for the Morris Group, stating, "At Okuma, valuing meaningful partnerships is one of our corporate values. We are honored to be in partnership with the Morris Group, a company that shares our mission of creating and supporting customers for life by providing exceptional service, support, and expertise."    

The award was presented to the Morris Group by Brandon Glenn, Okuma America Corp.'s director of sales.