Stay informed with the latest news, press releases, product announcements, and more from Okuma. As we continue to open possibilities and drive innovation, we invite you to join us on our journey to shape the future of manufacturing together.
DATE: May 5, 2026
The leadership team of Okuma America Corporation is pleased to recognize Morris Group, Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma’s fiscal 2025 reporting year. Mr. Brad Morris, President & CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award on April 23, 2026, at Okuma’s annual distributor meeting held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia.
DATE: April 16, 2026
The American Association of Community Colleges bestowed Okuma with the 2026 Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award, which recognizes collaborative excellence between a business and a U.S. community college. Okuma was also recognized by the North Carolina Community College System with their 2026 Innovative Leadership Award, which honors a business that demonstrates innovative approaches in partnership with North Carolina community colleges.
DATE: April 14, 2026
The Okuma High-pressure Coolant System is the newest addition to Okuma’s growing line of peripheral products to support integrated, seamless manufacturing processes. Designed for demanding machining environments, the OHP Series provides variable flow, high-pressure coolant delivery to Okuma machine tools, ensuring optimal chip evacuation, extended tool life, improved surface finishes, and enhanced productivity for modern manufacturing operations.
DATE: March 19, 2026
Okuma America Corporation President, CEO, & COO, Jim King has been appointed to The Association for Manufacturing Technology’s Board of Directors. Mr. King’s appointment was confirmed at the organization’s Annual Business Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 11, 2026. His term will begin on April 8, 2026.
DATE: February 4, 2026
Okuma has announced a major redevelopment of its Konan Plant in Aichi Prefecture, transforming the site into a modern center for the production of automation systems. The project includes a new Engineering Center to consolidate automation manufacturing and an Innovation Center focused on customer collaboration using digital twin technology. With a ¥14 billion investment, the upgrade will significantly increase automation output while supporting smarter manufacturing and workforce efficiency initiatives.
DATE: January 20, 2026
Director of Okuma Factory Automation, Simon Schneider, examines how unattended machining is reshaping what’s possible with automation in manufacturing. This blog post explores the evolving role of automation—how extending productive machine time without constant operator input can help address labor gaps, boost uptime, and unlock new ways of thinking about human + machine collaboration.
DATE: October 23, 2025
Receive replacement parts faster and keep downtime low with our service center that has more square footage, more capacity, and more product repair and enhancement capabilities in a dedicated repair space. It’s a win-win-win for customers and our internal team. The Okuma Global Repair Center is expected to open in early 2026.
DATE: September 25, 2025
We're opening the doors of our Headquarters campus December 9 - 10 for the 2025 Okuma Machine & Automation Fair - Charlotte! With demos on 25+ Okuma machine tools and 12+ Okuma Factory Automation systems, you won't want to miss out.
DATE: September 19, 2025
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) is known for building high-performance race cars — but their impact goes far beyond the track. They also manufacture specialized, complex parts for automotive, aerospace, military, defense, and more. To meet the demanding standards and tight tolerances these industries require, RCR relies on the unmatched precision, reliability, and longevity of Okuma machines. And, with world-class Okuma service and support, RCR keeps downtime to a minimum.
DATE: August 19, 2025
On September 11, 2025, join EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, Okuma, and hyperMILL® as we push the boundaries of machining technology, showcasing a structural housing hinge machined under conditions designed to test the absolute limits. A must-see for aerospace, medical, and mold & die manufacturers that depend on absolute precision and reliability.
DATE: July 28, 2025
In alignment with the company’s strategic growth initiatives to support projected expansion in the manufacturing industry, the management team at Okuma America Corporation has expanded its executive leadership group to include the new role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy.
DATE: July 17, 2025
Now is the perfect time to invest in your business with a new machine tool! The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has expanded tax benefits for manufacturers in the United States. Visit our information page for more information.
