Kenton County Honors Mazak Corporation’s 50th Anniversary

The Kenton County Fiscal Court of Kentucky declared October 31, 2024, as Mazak Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Day in recognition of the advanced machine tool manufacturer’s half century of influence and innovation in Northern Kentucky. During those years in Florence, Kentucky, the Mazak iSMART Factory™ has expanded to 20 times its original size. The facility currently produces more than 70 machining solutions with a local workforce that exceeds 600 employees.

“We’re honored to make our corporate home here in Kentucky and to participate in the economic vitality of the state,” said Dan Janka, President. “This proclamation reinforces our enduring commitment to the manufacturing industry and our focus on sustained growth.”

Throughout the 50 years since Mazak Corporation opened its Kentucky facility in 1974, the company has honored the vision of the late Teruyuki (Terry) Yamazaki, founder of Mazak and former Chairman of Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. Yamazaki emphasized staying ahead of technology while remaining close to the manufacturing industry and its customers. The company is honored that this proclamation reflects its global and local commitment to innovation and progress.

About Mazak Corporation

Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Mazak iSMART Factory™ to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers.