NTC America Joins Komatsu America Industries
Both businesses are subsidiaries of Komatsu America Corp., based in Chicago.
The laser machine business of NTC America Corp. (Novi, Michigan), commonly referred to as NTC Laser, will join Komatsu America Industries LLC. Komatsu is now the sole source for all NTC laser products in North America. Customer contacts for sales, service, support and parts will remain the same for the time being.
Both NTC and Komatsu are subsidiaries of Komatsu America Corp. (Rolling Meadow, Illinois).
According to sources at both companies, the aim of the transition is to provide improved sales and service support as well as new products to meet future customer needs. Products include five-axis, 3D laser systems for complex contours and shapes, three-axis hybrid machines for large workpieces, and other laser cutting machines.
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