Machine tool builder Niigata Machine Techno USA Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., opened its North American headquarters. Established in the U.S. in 1980, Niigata’s expansion further reinforces its commitment to the market. Centrally located in the Midwest, the headquarters supports North American manufacturing with a full line of Niigata horizontal machining centers and parts. The new facility also provides expert service, applications engineering and technical support. The machine tool builder was founded in 1895 in Japan. A wholly owned subsidiary of Niigata Machine Techno Co. Ltd. in Niigata City, Japan, the new U.S. location is the exclusive North American distributor of the Niigata product line.
“Our long tradition of exceeding expectations has resulted in long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty,” explained Hans Retra, president and CEO of Niigata Machine Techno USA. “The first Niigata machine sells the next.”
Related Glossary Terms
- centers
centers
Cone-shaped pins that support a workpiece by one or two ends during machining. The centers fit into holes drilled in the workpiece ends. Centers that turn with the workpiece are called “live” centers; those that do not are called “dead” centers.