We're flipping out over this episode. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine to an Okuma M560-V to make affordable, high-performance knives. Plus, Lucas reveals which Okuma machine tool he's purchasing next.


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Shop Matters - Ep. 49 Staying Sharp with Squid Industries

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On this episode of Shop Matters, host Mike Hampton is joined by Scott Cooley and Steve DeGrasse of Hennig. They discuss Hennig's journey from living room beginnings to becoming a top manufacturer of chip conveyors, filtration units, machine tool protection systems, and more. With industry-leading products that complement each other and similar missions focused on customer success, a natural partnership formed between Okuma and Hennig more than three decades ago. Hear how the value of this partnership continues to evolve and find solutions for customers.

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CONNECT WITH HENNIG INC.:
https://www.hennigworldwide.com
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Ep. 57 Partnerships Working "As One" For The Customer's Success

Mike Hampton is joined by Chris Peluso and Freddie Wilson to share their journey from being Okuma customers to valued partners at Sandvik Coromant. Discover the enduring legacy of Okuma machines, the significance of support, and how Sandvik's cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of manufacturing.

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CONNECT WITH SANDVIK COROMANT:
https://www.sandvik.coromant.com
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https://www.facebook.com/SandvikCoromantUS
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Ep. 56 From Customer to Partner: A Path to Collaborative Breakthroughs

In this episode of Shop Matters, Mike Hampton welcomes Michael Hobbs of Blaser Swisslube as they discuss the intricacies of coolant technology and its impact on manufacturing. From product development in Switzerland to tech centers in the US, discover the evolution of synthetic and non-synthetic coolants, Blaser Swisslube's cutting-edge products, their unique four-step process to providing tailored solutions for customers, and how their partnership with Okuma drives innovation and customer value.

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CONNECT WITH BLASER SWISSLUBE:
https://www.blaser.comhttps://liquidtool.com
https://www.instagram.com/blaserswisslube
https://www.linkedin.com/company/blaser-swisslube
https://www.facebook.com/blaserswisslube
https://www.twitter.com/BlaserSLUSA
https://www.youtube.com/user/blaserswisslube1



Ep. 55 The Art and Science of Coolant Innovation

Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma's own Mike Hampton and Brandon Glenn to discuss how partnerships allow Okuma to provide the highest level of customer support available. From collaborative product and technology development to training events to local distributors with rapid service response time, owning an Okuma means users have the industry's top companies working together to give them a competitive advantage.


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Shop Matters - Ep. 54 Collective Efforts That Continue to Benefit Your Shop Floor

On this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Mike Hampton sit down with Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok. Larry shares his company's drive to create premium technologies and products that allow them and their customers to stay a step ahead. By partnering with like-minded companies who seek to remain on the cutting edge and are focused on customer satisfaction and building relationships, Okuma and SMW Autoblok have been able to achieve this together. Listen for more!


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Shop Matters - Ep. 49 Staying Sharp with Squid Industries

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