From the MD – Issue 4, 2025
Dear Customers,
Welcome to the Okuma newsletter – Summer Edition
As the manufacturing industry evolves so does Okuma Australia & New Zealand, along with our parent company, Okuma Corporation, Japan.
We hope this newsletter finds you thriving in a dynamic and productive environment.
This past quarter has been marked by exciting growth:
- We’ve welcomed new service team members, expanding our national workforce to over 30 dedicated professionals.
- We’re currently investigating two apprentices to strengthen our long-term support capabilities.
- Six team members recently travelled overseas for advanced professional development.
- An additional five are now engaged in leadership coaching through our mentor program.
These initiatives reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and to creating future opportunities for those who align with Okuma Corporation’s global standards.
We’re often asked by prospective CNC machine tool investors, “How’s business?”—a question that reflects our role as a barometer for manufacturing business confidence. The answer: business is strong and has consistently grown over the past several years. We’re deeply grateful to those who continue to place their trust in the Okuma name.
If you’re considering an investment, we invite you to reach out to any member of our team. We’d be delighted to assist.
As we head into the summer season and look ahead to the new year, we extend our warmest wishes to you, your families, and your colleagues.
Seasons Greetings,
Dean McCarroll
Managing Director
Okuma Australia + New Zealand