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Okuma America Corporation President Appointed to Manufacturing Technology Board

By MGN Editorial•March 20, 2026 at 08:44 PM

Okuma America Corporation's President, CEO, and COO, Jim King, has been appointed to the Association for Manufacturing Technology's Board of Directors.

Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools and automation systems, has announced that its President, CEO, and COO, Jim King, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT).

According to the press release, the AMT is a leading trade association representing companies that develop and supply the manufacturing technology used to build everything from airplanes to washing machines. King's appointment to the board underscores Okuma's commitment to advancing manufacturing technology and supporting the broader industry.

'I am honored to be appointed to the AMT Board of Directors,' said King. 'Okuma has a long history of innovation and collaboration within the manufacturing technology sector, and I look forward to contributing to the AMT's mission of promoting and representing the interests of this vital industry.'

The press release notes that King has over 30 years of experience in the machine tool industry, having held various leadership roles at Okuma since joining the company in 1992. His appointment to the AMT board is seen as a recognition of his industry expertise and Okuma's standing as a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions.

This news comes as the maritime industry continues to invest in modernizing its operations through the adoption of new technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Okuma's involvement with the AMT board could help facilitate the transfer of manufacturing best practices and innovations to the maritime sector, supporting its ongoing digital transformation.

Source: PR Newswire - Energy

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