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BIG DAISHOWA’s Michael Herman Promoted to Vice President Sales
integration space will provide world-class automation and robotics solutions to the region and create approximately 140 jobs in the next five years. The new facility opened for business on March 1, 2022. With the new facility, the automation systems integrator provides U.S. customers greater access to its intelligent automation and robotics services and can more easily serve its growing roster of core customers in the region. In addition to automation and robotics integration, the company’s offerings also include material handling, automated guided vehicles, and controls systems integration. The facility further positions JMP as a global leader in the growing $500 billion automation market. “We’re energized by the growth that we’ve experienced and the opportunity that it has afforded us to move forward with this new facility,” said Ray English, commercial leader of JMP’s Automation & Robotics Division in Arkansas. “This investment in Northwest Arkansas not only allows us to better serve our existing customers in this area, but it also gives other potential customers in the U.S. easier access to the automation services JMP provides.” Many manufacturing and process industries continue to experience staffing and labor related challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the pandemic. These challenges have introduced safety and sustainability concerns and presented opportunities for automated solutions to stabilize manufacturing operations. This announcement by JMP demonstrates its commitment to continued growth in addressing these challenges head-on through increased capacity and capabilities across a continually expanding footprint. In addition to expanding its reach and providing greater access to its customers, the new facility is positioned to provide unique, ongoing skills development, technology
BIG DAISHOWA Inc. announces Michael Herman has been promoted to Vice President Sales. In this role Herman oversees the BIG DAISHOWA sales team, and supports the company’s Michael Herman distribution network and machine tool builders throughout North America. “Mike’s dedication and extensive knowledge of the industry has been an invaluable asset in growing the company. The role of Vice President Sales is an expansion of the work Mike has already accomplished,” says BIG DAISHOWA President/COO, Jack Burley. “In this role, I look forward to continuing supporting manufacturing and sharing my knowledge to help companies not only reach, but surpass their productivity goals,” says Herman. Herman brings 40 years of experience to this role, including 10 years at BIG DAISHOWA Inc. (formerly BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc.). During his tenure at the company, Mike has continued to build and develop relationships with the sales team, distribution and business partners, with a personal commitment of promoting a higher performance guarantee.
JMP Opens New Automation and Robotics Production Facility in Northwest Arkansas JMP Solutions recently announced that construction is complete on its new state-of-the-art Automation & Robotics facility in Northwest Arkansas and that it is open for business. The 20,000-square-foot manufacturing and
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