Okuma America Corporation recently opened its newly expanded vertical warehouse part storage area. "It provides even faster and more effective spare parts replacement service for Okuma customers," said a company spokesperson. "The expansion gives us better control of inventory accuracy and expedited shipping of parts," said Mike Vassil, Senior Manager Service Parts. "By streamlining storage and maximizing space in our CNC and Mechanical Exchange departments, we will be able to increase mechanical exchange capabilities to efficiently service more spindle and cam box repairs in our Charlotte office." An expansion of Okuma's mechanical repair and exchange services space is under way and is expected to be completed before 2016. "Okuma's Certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Spare Parts and Exchange Parts program is designed to maintain the high performance that is expected from an Okuma machine tool, while providing a speedy and cost-effective spare parts solution," said the spokesperson. The following are key benefits of Okuma's Certified Parts Program, according to the company: • High performance without compromise • OEM Certified parts and technicians • Parts shipped immediately, reducing downtime • No hassle return - cost is prepaid • Run-tested and quality assured • One year parts warranty. In addition to the spare parts housed at the Okuma facility, Okuma's distribution network maintains millions of dollars in spare parts, according to the company. "Each distributor location has visibility to the worldwide network of Okuma parts inventory, allowing easy access to these OEM-certif i e d parts, thus ensuring that customers' needs are met as quickly as possible," said the spokesperson. For more information contact: Julie Murphy, Marketing Director Okuma America Corporation 11900 Westhall Drive Charlotte, NC 28278 704-588-7000 www.okuma.com www.okuma.com/ certified-exchange-parts WI, U.P. of MI Morris Midwest 9300 W. Heather Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 414-586-0450 www.morrismidwest.com N. IL Morris Midwest 68 Congress Circle West Roselle, IL 60172 630-351-1901 www.morrismidwest.com MN, SD, ND, N.W. WI Hegman Machinery LLC A Morris Group, Inc. Co. 8718 Monticello Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-424-5622 www.hegmanmachinery.com S. IL, E. MO Hartwig St. Louis 10617 Trenton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-426-5300 www.hartwiginc.com E. NE, W. IA Hartwig Omaha 2210 South 156th Circle Omaha, NE 68130 402-758-0800 www.hartwiginc.com W. NE Hartwig Colorado 8599 Prairie Trail Drive Denver, CO 80112 303-373-9450 www.hartwiginc.com W. KS Hartwig Wichita 4959 South Lulu Ct. Wichita, KS 67216 316-522-5500 www.hartwiginc.com E. KS, W. MO Hartwig Kansas City 6110 Deramus Ave. Kansas City, MO 64120 816-231-1850 www.hartwiginc.com MI (except U.P.) Gosiger Michigan 14600 Keel St. Plymouth, MI 48170 734-582-2100 www.gosiger.com IN, W. KY Gosiger Indiana 4627 Independence Square Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-788-1501 www.gosiger.com S. OH, E. KY Gosiger Dayton 108 McDonough St. Dayton, OH 45402 937-228-5174 www.gosiger.com N. OH Gosiger Cleveland 30600 Solon Industrial Pkwy Solon, OH 44139 440-248-3111 www.gosiger.com