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The Mazak Corporation marked a significant milestone at its facility in Florence, Kentucky, with the completion of their 30,000th machine tool built at the location.

The machine is a Quick Turn Smart 350 Turning Center, and was shipped September 5, 2013, to Custom Machine Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio a company specializing in precision machining services.

Since 1974, Mazak’s Kentucky manufacturing operations have grown from producing a selec number of less complex machines to more than 100 different models, including sophisticated 5-axis and multi-tasking machines. Many of these models are designed, and manufactured in the United States, but shipped across North America, and to export markets.

The company’s customer base currently encompasses a wide range of sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, heavy equipment, medical, and contract machining industries among others.

“This is an exciting milestone for our entire company, and Mazak extends its sincerest gratitude to Custom Machine and to all our customers for their continued loyalty and trust over the years,” said Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation.

“Our customers consistently drive us to grow and develop new and innovative manufacturing solutions to meet their toughest challenges – we share this success together with them.

The company has also recently made three major expansions to its Kentucky operations, which increased total floor space to 800,000 square feet.

With the completion of its plant expansion, Mazak manufacturing plant production capacity now sits at around 200 machines per month, depending on the mix of models.

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