Okuma America Corp: ISO 9001:2008 Certification

March 13th, 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Murphy, Marketing Manager
Okuma America Corporation
704-504-6324 or 704-547-4930
jmurphy@okuma.com


Okuma America Corporation Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Charlotte, NC (March 13, 2009) - Okuma America Corporation (OAC) announces that it has received the Certificate of Registration for the ISO 9001:2008 compliant Quality Management System. Registration was awarded by Preferred Registrar Group, Inc.

"Based on registration documents, we believe we are the first major machine tool manufacturer to receive registration under the new standards, which were published on November 13, 2008", stated Michael Lail, Director of Operations and Quality Systems for OAC.

Larry Schwartz, President of Okuma America Corporation stated, "Our commitment to customers and to customer satisfaction has always been inherent in the way we do business. This certification demonstrates our desire to stay ahead of the curve and be the leader in our industry. We continuously strive to improve our products and services to meet and exceed customer expectations and to increase our customers' productivity and manufacturing bottom-line."

ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. The certification of compliance with ISO 9001:2008 recognizes that the policies, practices and procedures of our corporation ensure consistent quality in the services and manufactured product we provide our customers.

About Okuma America Corporation:

Okuma America Corporation is the US based affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. Known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service, Okuma strives to be the machine tool solution provider to manufacturers worldwide.

Several Morris Group, Inc. divisions are exclusive distributors for Okuma products, and serve much of the Eastern United States.  The Robert E. Morris Company serves the six New England States.  Morris TriState serves metropolitan New York City, Northern New Jersey, The Hudson Valley and Long Island.  Morris Great Lakes serves upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.  Morris South serves North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.  Morris Midwest serves Northern Illinois, Eastern Wisconsin, and Michigan's  Upper Peninsula.

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