We’re Thankful

In this season of giving and thankfulness, the thing we’re most grateful for is our customers and the ongoing opportunity to serve you. We’re thankful to live and work in this great country, to earn a living through rewarding, honest work, and for the friends and families we hold dear. We thought we’d share Thanksgiving thoughts from our family here at Okuma, so please enjoy the comments below:

“Mentors. I’m thankful for the mentors I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by most of my life. Education, hard work, and ambition will only take a person so far. Everyone who has ever accomplished what they’ve set out for has had mentors along the way that reached a hand down and lifted them up to a new level. There’s a saying that 'Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.' Sometimes in life, you’re the blade that needs to be sharpened and at other times you’re the whetstone helping another. We’re very fortunate here at Okuma to have so many great people who sharpen each other. People that teach us, people that push us, people that lift us.”
-Wade A.

“I’m thankful to have worked with my Okuma colleague Ellen for many years now. She’s a very dedicated woman and great to work with day in and out. Can be a little assertive though. LOL.”
-Ron P.

“I’m thankful for my dog and her sassy attitude!” (Pictured above.)
-Anonymous

“I’m thankful for technology. With part of my family living halfway around the world (Japan) and others scattered around the United States, technology makes it easy for us to stay connected. When I lived in Japan in the 70s and 80s, phone calls were too expensive, and it took weeks for a letter to get across the continents. Now, I can text, Snapchat, Facebook, email, and Facetime with anyone…anytime. So, I guess what I’m saying is that I’m thankful for my family…and how technology helps me keep them close!”
-Mindy M.

“I’m very thankful to live and work in a country that allows freedom to peacefully express our thoughts and views. It’s the compilation of our diversity that unifies us during times of potential division.”
-Jeff E.

“In the spirit of monozukuri, this year I’ve seen a focused effort by Okuma America Corporation to enhance our 5 axis machining centers. We have been able to make some available things standard and some unavailable things available. I’m proud to share these enhancements with our customers to help them make the most of their Okumas.”
-Paul K.