Okuma America Corporation has awarded the 2025 Supplier of the Year

Charlotte, N.C. – June 24, 2025 – The executive team at Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. Recognised by (AAM) as one of the yearly suppliers of the indirect materials category in 2025. Jim King, president, CEO and COO of Okuma America Corporation, won the award at AAM’s Annual Supplier Day Event held in Detroit, Michigan on June 18, 2025.

AAM is a global tier 1 automotive and mobility supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies to support electrical, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. AAM selects Supplier of the Year winners from a variety of criteria, including delivery performance, product quality, launch execution, sustainability commitment, and technology leadership.

Okuma American Corporation and Aam have been working together for over a decade. “It was an honor to work with the AAM team and distributor Gosiger to achieve the goals they’ve set over the years. Throughout the partnership process, we reduced costs and reduced costs more efficiently.”

About Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation is a US-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a global leader in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery tools, control and automation systems. Founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, the company is the only single source provider in the industry of CNC machines, controls, drives, motors, encoders, spindles and automation systems, all manufactured by Okuma. The company designs its own CNC controls to seamlessly integrate with the functionality of each machine tool. In 2014, Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry’s only centralized online market for tool apps and related content. In addition to its extensive distribution network (the largest in America), and partners in its enhanced manufacturing technology technology network, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantages through the open possibilities of machine tools today and into the future.