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Landrum Promoted to Sales Manager of Murata's Machine Tools Division
Contact:
Kevin Wigington
704-875-9280
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Machine Tools Division of Murata Machinery USA Inc. has announced the promotion of Steve Landrum to North American sales manager for the Turning Division. He moves up to the position after four years as regional manager for turning in the company’s Southeast Gulf Coast territory.
Announcing the promotion, Kevin Wigington, general manager of the Machine Tools Division, said Landrum’s new position includes responsibility for all aspects of supporting Murata’s distribution network, including regional sales managers’ efforts to promote the company’s turning products.
“Steve is well-qualified for this position,” said Wigington. “His long, successful career in the machine tool business includes more than 20 years of experience in direct sales and sales management.”
“In the short term, Steve will continue to service the Southeast Gulf Coast territory,” Wigington continued, “and as general manager, I’ll continue to be involved in turning sales. But when the transition is complete, I’ll be able to devote more time to the Machine Tools Division’s fabrication and operations departments.”
“We appreciate the efforts of all our distributors, and we look forward to even greater successes with the addition of Steve Landrum as sales manager,” he concluded.
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. is a world leader in manufacturing automated material-handling systems, machine-tool technology and textile machinery. The Machine Tool Turning Division supplies twin- and single-spindle automated turning centers that provide innovative technology and compact designs for high productivity with intelligent gantry-loader material handling.
Users of Muratec’s automated CNC turning lathes include aerospace manufacturing, automotive engineering and other industries that depend on precision, high-speed turning machines. All Muratec turning machines incorporate environmentally friendly, semi-dry cutting features to reduce dust, oil mist and odor for a safer work environment.
For more information on Murata Machinery or its products, visit http://www.muratec-usa.com or call 704-875-9280.
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Muratec's MW120GT Twin Spindle CNC Chucker is ideal for high speed lathe operations. The machine features two automated three-axis gantry loaders and can accommodate chucks of 165 or 210 mm (6.496 and 8.268 inches) in diameter.
"The MW120GT Twin Spindle Chucker is ideal for manufacturers who need a precision automated turning solution," Kevin Wigington, General Manager with Muratec explained. "In operation, production speeds as fast as 16 seconds per cycle are possible on the MW120GT."
Muratec provides an extensive line of automated CNC turning machines. Products include twin spindle, single spindle, twin opposing spindle and vertical spindle lathes, among others. All of these machines feature automated loading and unloading gantry systems and easily integrate into almost any manufacturing environment.
All Muratec Turning Machines include environmentally friendly, semi-dry cutting features that reduce dust, oil mist and odor, resulting in a safer work environment.
Muratec also provides onsite technical and product support to help manufacturers properly install and use the turning solution that best meets their needs.
For more information, visit www.muratec-usa.com or call 704/875-9280.
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