CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The executive leadership at Okuma America Corporation, a global manufacturer of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools, and automation systems, is pleased to announce that Mr. Jim King, President, CEO, and COO, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Mr. King's appointment was confirmed at the organization's Annual Business Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 11, 2026. His term will begin on April 8, 2026.
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