Machine tool builder Matsuura Machinery USA Inc., St. Paul, Minn., announced the territory expansion of distributor Yamazen Inc., which has offices in Knoxville, Tenn., and Roswell, Ga. Yamazen now represents Matsuura products in 24 states: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida (Panhandle only), Georgia, northern Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, northern Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and eastern Wisconsin.
“Yamazen Inc. has more than 50 years in business and commands such a comprehensive knowledge of the marketplace. Yamazen Inc. will now cover 24 states in whole or part for Matsuura USA. This enormous commitment reflects the level of significance both companies place on the continued strength and success of our partnership,” David Hudson, Matsuura Machinery USA’s vice president said.
Yamazen is a specialized global trading company with a strong focus on the distribution of machine tools and other industrial and engineering equipment. Yamazen supports its products with extensive manufacturing and logistics expertise to maximize positive impact on the operations of its customers.
“We are extremely pleased to make this announcement. We see tremendous opportunity with this territory expansion and have been working towards extending our sales and support with Matsuura, and this expansion confirms the commitment between our companies,” said Yamazen COO and Executive Vice President Jim Hansen. “It's with great pleasure that we expand on an already successful relationship with Yamazen Inc."