Ep. 56 From Customer to Partner: A Path to Collaborative Breakthroughs

On this episode of Shop Matters, host Mike Hampton is joined by Scott Cooley and Steve DeGrasse of Hennig. They discuss Hennig's journey from living room beginnings to becoming a top manufacturer of chip conveyors, filtration units, machine tool protection systems, and more. With industry-leading products that complement each other and similar missions focused on customer success, a natural partnership formed between Okuma and Hennig more than three decades ago. Hear how the value of this partnership continues to evolve and find solutions for customers. -------------------- Be sure to subscribe and follow Okuma and their guests for the latest updates on products, services, and more! CONNECT WITH OKUMA: https://www.okuma.com https://www.instagram.com/okumaamerica https://www.linkedin.com/company/okuma-america-corporation https://www.facebook.com/OkumaAmericaCorporation https://www.twitter.com/OkumaAmerica https://www.youtube.com/user/OkumaAmericaCorp CONNECT WITH HENNIG INC.: https://www.hennigworldwide.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/hennig-inc- https://www.facebook.com/HennigInc https://www.twitter.com/HennigWorldWide https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgOIGnn2l5nHSKhKmMpt0Q

Mike Hampton is joined by Chris Peluso and Freddie Wilson to share their journey from being Okuma customers to valued partners at Sandvik Coromant. Discover the enduring legacy of Okuma machines, the significance of support, and how Sandvik's cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of manufacturing. -------------------- Be sure to subscribe and follow Okuma and their guests for the latest updates on products, services, and more! CONNECT WITH OKUMA: https://www.okuma.com https://www.instagram.com/okumaamerica https://www.linkedin.com/company/okuma-america-corporation https://www.facebook.com/OkumaAmericaCorporation https://www.twitter.com/OkumaAmerica https://www.youtube.com/user/OkumaAmericaCorp CONNECT WITH SANDVIK COROMANT: https://www.sandvik.coromant.com https://www.instagram.com/sandvikcoromantus https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandvik-coromant https://www.facebook.com/SandvikCoromantUS https://www.twitter.com/SandvikCoro_US https://www.youtube.com/user/sandvikcoromant

In this episode of Shop Matters, Mike Hampton welcomes Michael Hobbs of Blaser Swisslube as they discuss the intricacies of coolant technology and its impact on manufacturing. From product development in Switzerland to tech centers in the US, discover the evolution of synthetic and non-synthetic coolants, Blaser Swisslube's cutting-edge products, their unique four-step process to providing tailored solutions for customers, and how their partnership with Okuma drives innovation and customer value. -------------------- Be sure to subscribe and follow Okuma and their guests for the latest updates on products, services, and more! CONNECT WITH OKUMA: https://www.okuma.com https://www.instagram.com/okumaamerica https://www.linkedin.com/company/okuma-america-corporation https://www.facebook.com/OkumaAmericaCorporation https://www.twitter.com/OkumaAmerica https://www.youtube.com/user/OkumaAmericaCorp CONNECT WITH BLASER SWISSLUBE: https://www.blaser.comhttps://liquidtool.com https://www.instagram.com/blaserswisslube https://www.linkedin.com/company/blaser-swisslube https://www.facebook.com/blaserswisslube https://www.twitter.com/BlaserSLUSA https://www.youtube.com/user/blaserswisslube1

Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma's own Mike Hampton and Brandon Glenn to discuss how partnerships allow Okuma to provide the highest level of customer support available. From collaborative product and technology development to training events to local distributors with rapid service response time, owning an Okuma means users have the industry's top companies working together to give them a competitive advantage. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media for the latest updates on Okuma products, services, and more! https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.instagram.com/okumaamerica https://www.linkedin.com/company/okuma-america-corporation https://www.facebook.com/OkumaAmericaCorporation https://www.twitter.com/OkumaAmerica https://www.youtube.com/user/OkumaAmericaCorp

On this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Mike Hampton sit down with Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok. Larry shares his company's drive to create premium technologies and products that allow them and their customers to stay a step ahead. By partnering with like-minded companies who seek to remain on the cutting edge and are focused on customer satisfaction and building relationships, Okuma and SMW Autoblok have been able to achieve this together. Listen for more! https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.smwautoblok.com/

On this mouth-watering episode of Shop Matters, grill masters Wade Anderson of Okuma and Chris Kozell of Mastercam are cooking up all things barbecue! From exploring various barbecue techniques and building their own equipment to winning competitions and sharing their love of barbecue with the community, these two discuss how their manufacturing backgrounds helped them perfect the art of a tasty meal that's sure to hit the spot. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.mastercam.com/

IMTS never sleeps…seriously! According to Doug Woods and Michelle Edmonson of AMT, preparation for IMTS 2024 is already underway. This last episode of our IMTS series previews what's in store for the largest, longest-running industry tradeshow two years from now. They're working toward a brand-new tradeshow experience while maintaining the momentum, collaboration, and conversations from 2022. https://www.okuma.com https://www.amtonline.org

Mach Machine is on the mic. Originally manufacturing novices, Dan and Angela Olsen get into the details of high-volume part production. Hear why they confidently rely on Okuma's MB-5000HII for repeat production work in diecast, aerospace, and defense industries. https://www.okuma.com https://www.machmachine.com

What inspired Julia McDonough to pursue a career in manufacturing? Wade Anderson gets the answer, and more, in the latest episode of Shop Matters. Julia reflects on her very first IMTS experience, her own path to a career in manufacturing, and the importance of women in STEM. https://www.okuma.com https://www.gotomorris.com/robert-e-morris

We're flipping out over this episode. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine to an Okuma M560-V to make affordable, high-performance knives. Plus, Lucas reveals which Okuma machine tool he's purchasing next. https://www.okuma.com https://www.squidindustries.co