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Okuma America Corporation to Exhibit at IMTS 2024 with Comprehensive Lineup

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Newly Designed Machines, Next-Generation CNC Control, Multiple Automation Systems, Intelligent Technologies, World-Class Services, Sustainable Initiatives, & More to be Featured

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and single-source builder of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, controls, and automation systems, is excited to announce the company’s exhibition plans for the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) to be held in Chicago, Illinois, from September 9 to 14, 2024.

Within its 17,000 square-foot booth, the company plans to showcase a comprehensive offering for the metalworking industry featuring newly designed CNC machine tools, a next-generation CNC control, a robust line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, a myriad of world-class services, and more. Okuma America Corporation will host a media event in the South Hall (Booth #338500) on Tuesday, September 10, at 2:00 pm. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to be part of an exclusive booth tour to learn more about the company’s IMTS offerings and hear insights from the Okuma leadership team.

New & Notable

NEW Okuma Booth Experience

At IMTS 2024, Okuma will debut a newly redesigned booth and customer experience, including the theme of ‘Open Possibilities’. This direction was chosen as the company strongly believes when end users partner with Okuma they are able to ‘Open Possibilities’ for not only their shop floor but also their employees and their communities at large.

As part of the enhanced customer experience, guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with the latest CNC machine tools and automation technologies. Additionally, they can explore various interactive experiences throughout the booth. Technical experts from Okuma, Okuma distributors, and Okuma’s Partners in Technology network will be onsite to provide consultation and expertise to visitors based on application needs.

Three New CNC Machine Debuts

Okuma will unveil three new CNC machine tools at IMTS 2024, all of which are first-time debuts in the Americas. All three machines will be presented with Okuma’s newly optimized sleek machine design and equipped with Okuma’s new OSP-P500 CNC control:

NEW – Okuma MA-4000H Horizontal Machining CenterNEW – Okuma LB2000 EX III-MYW Horizontal LatheNEW – Okuma LB4000 EX III-MYW Horizontal Lathe

Vintage Okuma Machine

On display within Okuma’s IMTS booth will be an early 1900s lathe that was manufactured at the global headquarters in Nagoya, Japan. This lathe is being showcased to highlight Okuma’s storied history of innovation which dates back to 1898.

NEW Next-generation CNC Machine Control

Twelve of the 14 Okuma machines on display will feature the all-new Okuma OSP-P500 CNC control, an advanced open architecture system designed exclusively for Okuma machines. This next-generation control system enables numerous market-leading intelligent machining technologies, which will be showcased at the event, including:

Greater processing power with dual-core computer processorsEmbedded, robust cyber-security features to protect operations and dataOn-board energy management green machining capabilitiesWindows®-based, open-architecture platform for easy integration to applications on the Okuma App Store and beyondFull-color touchscreen in two sizes: 15″ screen or 21.5″ screen, based on machine modelCombination of user-friendly hard and soft keys; QWERTY keyboardSpace-saving, modern design with ergonomic tilt and swivel capabilities; pulse handle options also available

The Okuma OSP suite of machine controls offers various technologies that support intelligent manufacturing processes. Several of these technologies will be on display at IMTS, including:

Okuma Connect Plan machine status and performance monitoring softwareCollision avoidance systemsEnergy management capabilities with on-board Thermo-Friendly Concept & ECO suite plus functionality

Automation

Okuma will present a comprehensive lineup of automation systems developed by the Okuma Factory Automation (OFA) Division, along with best-in-class solutions from its industry partners, all of which seamlessly integrate with Okuma machines. The company is pleased to announce that 11 of its 14 IMTS 2024 CNC machine tools will be paired with automation systems, including three solutions making their debut in the Americas:

NEW – Okuma SmarTwinCELL – an entire manufacturing cell managed by Okuma technologiesNEW – Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) – a mobile robot designed to shuttle workpieces between processing stationsNEW – Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) – an easy-to-integrate robot designed to load and unload workpieces from machines

NEW Global Services & Repair Facility to Support Customer for Life Mission

Okuma is excited to announce plans to open a new global service and repair facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2025 to support Okuma users worldwide. This investment aligns with the company’s mission of ‘Passionately Pursuing a Customer for Life’. Further details about the new facility will be shared at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Machines in Partner Booths

Okuma machine tools will also be present in others’ IMTS 2024 booths. Several of our distinguished members of Partners in Technology will have the following machines on working display:

Blum-Novotest, Booth #134710 – Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX with new Okuma OSP-P500 controlRenishaw, Booth #134314 – Okuma LB3000 EX III with new Okuma OSP-P500 controlOak Ridge National Laboratory, Booth #236700 – Okuma MU-4000V with automation and additive demonstration

Comprehensive Lineup

Okuma will showcase 14 CNC machine tools at the show, representing a wide range of the company’s core product lines. Among these, three are new products. Additionally, nine unique automation systems will be on display, including three proprietary innovations from Okuma Factory Automation. The next-generation OSP-P500 control system will be featured on 12 of the 14 CNC machines in the booth, as well as on free-standing interactive simulators. Okuma will also highlight key components of its world-class service and support program.

Okuma’s complete IMTS 2024 machine, control, and automation lineup includes:

Okuma Machining Centers

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

MA-4000H – NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)

MA-600HIII

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)

MU-6300V-L

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Tower Automatic Pallet Changer

MB-46VE II

 NEW – OSP-P500

 FANUC Cobot

GENOS M560-V (covers removed)

GENOS M560V-5AX (5-axis)

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Robot Loader & Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

MU-4000V (5-axis)

 NEW – OSP-P500

 EROWA ERC80 Robot

Lathes

CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

LB2000 EX III-MYW NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

LB3000 EX III-MYW

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma SmarTwinCELL

LB4000 EX III-MYW NEW

 NEW – OSP-P500

LU3000 EX

 NEW – OSP-P500

 Okuma Gantry Loader (OGL)

Multitasking Lathes

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

MULTUS B300II

NEW – OSP-P500

Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) & Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

MULTUS U3000

NEW – OSP-P500

Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) & Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Grinder

 CNC Machine Control

 Paired Automation System

GA26W

OSP-P300

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Other Highlights

Sustainability Initiatives

At Okuma, we’re working together to build a better machine tool and a better future. All Okuma CNC machines are equipped with Okuma’s “Green Smart Machine” technology, a series of combined technologies that harmonize high-performance machining with intelligent energy management controls. Specifically, these technologies include Okuma’s proprietary ECO suite plus and Thermo-Friendly Concept, both of which will be displayed at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Best-in-Class Distributor Network

In support of Okuma’s mission of ‘Passionately Pursuing a Customer for Life’, Okuma has created strategic relationships with 10 best-in-class distributorships to support customer needs within their local regions of operation. Representatives from each of Okuma’s distributors within the Americas will be onsite at IMTS 2024.

Okuma Partners in Technology

Okuma’s Partners in Technology network brings together 45+ companies that represent best-in-class manufacturing solutions and technologies that pair perfectly with Okuma CNC machine tools. We’re pleased to introduce the newest member of the network, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, at IMTS 2024.

For more information on Okuma’s IMTS offering, visit www.okuma.com/imts.

About Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales, marketing, engineering, and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder 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 to integrate seamlessly with each machine tool’s functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry’s only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content at that time. 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 advantage through the open possibilities of machine tools today and into the future. For more information, visit Okuma.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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Transworld Business Advisors’ Managing Director Peter Berg Named Florida Business Broker of the Year by Business Brokers of Florida

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Berg is the Top Dollar Producer having sold the highest dollar volume of businesses in Florida in 2025.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Transworld Business Advisors (Transworld), the largest business brokerage firm in the world, announced that Peter Berg, a shareholder and managing director, was named the No. 1 Top Dollar Producer for 2025 for all business intermediaries in the state of Florida. The annual award, presented by the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), evaluates the dollar volume of all business brokers throughout the state in determining the honor. This is the ninth time Berg has won the prestigious honor.

“Peter excels at guiding sellers, buyers, and their advisors to successful outcomes, even in the most complex transactions,” said Andy Cagnetta, Founder of Transworld Business Advisors of Florida. “His persistence and ability to solve problems creatively is exceptional, and we are proud of his accomplishments.”

“I am grateful for the trust business owners place in me when selling their companies. Many businesses come with unique challenges, and a transaction is never certain until the deal closes, and sometimes not even then, said Berg. “It is rewarding to help owners convert years of hard work into equity, whether that means retirement or the freedom to pursue new opportunities. I’m fortunate to have the support of a great company and teammates, and I look forward to helping more business owners achieve their goals.”

Berg is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), an M&A Master Intermediary (M&AMI) and a Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) as recognized by the industry associations IBBA and the M&A Source. He joined Transworld in 2000 and is celebrating his 26th year with the company. He is also a shareholder and sits on the Transworld board of directors. He specializes in selling businesses with profits between $2 mil and $30 mil.

For more information, please contact Peter Berg at pberg@transworldma.com or 954-907-3007. For more information about Transworld, please visit: www.tworld.com or www.transworldma.com.

About Transworld Business Advisors

Transworld Business Advisors® (TBA) is among the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of affiliated brands. With over 40 years of business brokerage experience, Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conducting franchise consultations, and supporting franchise development. The company represents acquisition-minded corporations or individuals interested in owning their own company or franchise. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists that represent numerous listings across multiple industries. For more information about Transworld visit www.tworld.com and for information on owning a Transworld franchise, visit www.tworldfranchise.com.

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Brazos Residential Announces Promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner

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DALLAS, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brazos Residential is pleased to announce the promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner, recognizing his significant contributions to the firm’s growth and investment platform since joining the company in 2022.

Davis joined Brazos Residential as an Investment Professional and has since assumed an increasingly influential role across the firm’s acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations, and asset management functions. Throughout his tenure, he has been directly involved in evaluating and executing investment opportunities, arranging debt and equity financing, and supporting strategic initiatives across the company’s expanding multifamily portfolio.

His promotion reflects both the impact he has made within the organization and the confidence the firm places in his long-term leadership and continued contributions to the business.

“Cliff has become an integral part of our organization and someone we rely on across many facets of the business,” said James Roberts, President and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. “As our first hire, Cliff’s work ethic, commitment to excellence, and dedication to our mission embody what Brazos Residential stands for. His contributions have helped shape our growth, and this promotion is well deserved.”

“Cliff approaches the business with a high level of professionalism and discipline,” said Will Hancock, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. “He has earned the trust of our team, partners, and investors through consistent execution and sound judgment. We are excited to welcome him into this leadership role and look forward to his continued impact on the future of the company.”

Prior to joining Brazos Residential, Davis worked at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, where he was involved in underwriting, originations, and the execution of multifamily financing transactions, while also assisting in the sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities. Earlier in his career, he served as a Credit Analyst at Benchmark Bank.

Davis earned a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

The promotion underscores Brazos Residential’s continued commitment to developing talent from within and building an institutional-quality platform positioned for sustained long-term growth. As the company continues to expand its footprint across the Sun Belt, leadership development remains a core component of its strategy for creating value for investors, residents, and partners.

About Brazos Residential

Brazos Residential is a vertically integrated multifamily investment and property management platform headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2022 without institutional backing, the firm has grown into a fully integrated real estate operating platform encompassing investment management, property management through Brazos Residential Management, and construction management through Brazos Construction Management.

The company currently manages over $800 million in assets under management across more than 7,000 apartment units and employs more than 200 professionals. Brazos focuses on workforce and Class B/C multifamily housing in high-growth Sun Belt markets, with a strategic emphasis on acquiring attainable housing located near major employment centers. Through its vertically integrated operating model, Brazos seeks to preserve and improve naturally occurring affordable housing while delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and private capital partners.

Media Contact: marketing@brazosres.com 

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Monport Mega S Redefines What a Desktop Laser Engraver Can Do for Small Businesses

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The upgraded Monport Mega S desktop laser engraver combines speed, precision, and automation to help businesses scale production, improve output quality, and reduce workflow complexity.

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As small businesses and independent makers continue to expand into custom products, signage, and light manufacturing, the need for reliable and efficient laser systems has grown significantly. While entry-level machines have made laser engraving more accessible, many operators quickly outgrow basic systems when production demands increase.

The Monport Mega S desktop laser engraver is designed to bridge that gap, offering a more production-ready solution that brings industrial-style capabilities into a compact desktop format. Built for speed, consistency, and usability, the upgraded system reflects how desktop laser technology is evolving beyond hobby use into serious business production tools.

Rather than focusing solely on specifications, the Monport Mega S emphasizes workflow efficiency—helping users move from design to finished product with fewer manual steps and greater consistency.

Desktop Laser Power Designed for Real Business Use

For many growing businesses, the challenge is not learning how to engrave, but scaling production without sacrificing quality. The Monport Mega S desktop laser machine addresses this by combining high-speed performance with automation features that simplify daily operation.

With engraving speeds reaching up to 600 mm/s and precision down to 0.03 mm, the system is designed to handle both detailed engraving and efficient cutting tasks across materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, and coated surfaces. This balance of speed and accuracy allows users to take on both custom one-off orders and higher-volume production runs.

Unlike traditional entry-level systems, the Mega S desktop laser engraver is built with production continuity in mind, giving users the ability to maintain output consistency across larger batches.

Built for Faster Workflow and Reduced Manual Setup

One of the most time-consuming aspects of laser production is setup and preparation. Material alignment, focus adjustments, and repeated calibration can slow down workflow significantly, especially in small workshop environments.

The Monport Mega S desktop CO2 laser engraver reduces these friction points through integrated automation features designed for practical day-to-day use.

Key workflow advantages include:

Built-in autofocus system that adjusts based on material thicknessSmart Batch Fill support for efficient multi-item processingSimplified optical alignment process for quicker setupEnhanced airflow system for improved cutting quality and cleaner edgesEfficient smoke extraction for a safer working environmentSupport for automated feeding workflows for repetitive production tasks

These features allow users to spend less time preparing machines and more time producing finished goods, which is especially important for businesses handling frequent or recurring orders.

Conveyor Belt Integration Expands Production Capability

A key upgrade that sets the Mega S apart from many standard desktop laser systems is its optional conveyor belt system. This feature enables continuous material feeding, allowing businesses to process longer materials or run uninterrupted production workflows.

For businesses producing signage, engraved panels, or repetitive product runs, the conveyor system helps reduce downtime between jobs and supports a more assembly-line style production approach. Instead of manually repositioning materials, users can maintain consistent output across extended production cycles.

This type of capability is typically associated with larger industrial systems, making it a notable advancement in the desktop laser engraver category.

Supporting Both Creative and Commercial Applications

While the Monport Mega S is designed with business scalability in mind, it remains versatile enough to support a wide range of applications. This flexibility is one of the reasons it has become relevant for both new entrepreneurs and expanding production shops.

Common applications include:

Personalized gifts and custom merchandiseAcrylic signage and branding materialsWood engraving and decorative productsLeather accessories and fashion itemsSmall-batch manufacturing and prototyping

The machine’s combination of precision engraving and cutting capability allows users to expand product offerings without needing multiple machines for different tasks.

Improved Safety and Workspace Efficiency

In addition to performance improvements, the Monport Mega S also focuses on creating a more stable and safer working environment. Its Class 1 safety design makes it suitable for both home-based workshops and small business environments where space and safety compliance are important considerations.

The enhanced airflow and smoke extraction system further improves usability by maintaining a cleaner workspace during extended production sessions. This becomes especially valuable for businesses operating daily production schedules or working with materials that generate more residue.

A Step Forward for Desktop Laser Manufacturing

The evolution of desktop laser systems has increasingly blurred the line between entry-level hobby tools and production-ready equipment. The Monport Mega S desktop laser engraver reflects this shift by offering a system that is not only capable of detailed creative work but also structured for repeatable, scalable business output.

Rather than requiring users to upgrade to full industrial machinery, the Mega S provides many of the workflow advantages needed for growth—automation, batch processing, and optional continuous feeding—within a compact desktop format.

For small businesses, makers, and growing production shops, this means fewer operational bottlenecks and more opportunity to focus on output and customer demand.

Monport is currently offering a limited-time promotion for the Mega S Powerful Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver, which includes:

Instant $300 discountFree air assist systemFree 2 black laser marking sprays

The promotion is designed to help new and growing businesses lower initial setup costs while gaining access to upgraded production tools that improve efficiency and output quality.

To learn more about the Monport Mega S desktop laser engraver, visit Monport Laser official website.

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