Okuma Corporation President and CEO Receives “Order of the Rising Sun” Honor Medal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 5, 2019) – Okuma America Corporation, a world leading builder of CNC machine tools, announces that Dean Hanaki, Okuma Corporation President and CEO, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun honor medal by the Japanese Government for his achievements and contributions to advancing the machine tool industry.
Hanaki received the award at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan on May 28, 2019 and also met with his majesty the Emperor at the Imperial Palace.
“I am deeply pleased and honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Dean Hanaki, President and CEO of Okuma Corporation. “I’m very thankful for the guidance, patronage and full support I have received from so many people and our customers around the world. Special thanks to our domestic and overseas employees who work together to achieve success. I share my joy with them because this award recognizes their efforts.”