Okuma America Corporation Positions for Strategic Growth in Industry

Appoints New Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In alignment with the company's strategic growth initiatives to support projected expansion in the manufacturing industry, the management team at Okuma America Corporation has expanded its executive leadership group to include the new role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Mr. Dominick Patriarca has been appointed to the new role and officially joined the Okuma organization in July of 2025.

Okuma America Corporation is a subsidiary of Okuma Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools and automation systems. In support of forecasted industry growth,a driver for Okuma's growth targets for 2030, company leaders are making investments in strategic personnel, technologies, and services designed to support growth trajectories and evolving industry needs. In addition to the new leadership role, the company has recently invested in a new automation technology business unit, as well as a new global repair facility for machine tool components. Both of these new entities are located at Okuma America Corporation's headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. 

Mr. Jim King, President, CEO, & COO of Okuma America Corporation, shared his perspectives on these initiatives, stating, "we are excited to have Mr. Patriarca join the Okuma team during this pivotal time of growth. Dominick's vast experience in international business, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and beyond will prove very valuable to Okuma as we pursue strong business growth targets in the Americas region and support growth within our industry. Welcome to the team, Dominick. We look forward to your contributions." 

Prior to joining Okuma, Mr. Patriarca held strategic management positions at Gleason Corporation, a manufacturer of gear systems and technologies, and Lincoln Electric, an industrial machinery and automation company. In addition to his extensive experience in industrial manufacturing, Mr. Patriarca holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Chemical Engineering.

About Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales, marketing, engineering, and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, controls, and automation systems. The company was founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, and is the industry's only single-source provider of CNC machines, drives, motors, encoders, spindles, and automation systems, all manufactured by Okuma. The company designs its own CNC controls that drive each machine tool's functionality. In 2014, Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, a centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in Technology network of enhanced manufacturing technologies, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantages through the open possibilities of machine tools and automation systems today and into the future. For more information, visit Okuma.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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