Smith South-Central visits Maruyama Corporation in Tokyo
Denton, Texas (January 4, 2010) – Maruyama U.S. Inc., recently hosted a trip for members of the company’s distributor panel and a new Maruyama dealer to visit its manufacturing and business headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
The Maruyama distributor panel members participating on the trip include Jack Ball, Sales Manager of Tru-Power, Inc. located in Corona, California, Steve Purdy, President of Oscar Wilson Engines & Parts located in O’Fallon, Missouri, and Robert Smith, Vice President of Smiths South-Central Sales Company located in Springhill, Louisiana. The Maruyama dealer accompanying the distributor panel members is Lynn Pesson, Jr., President of the Southland Engine Company, Inc. located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
According to Leif Ringstad, Maruyama U.S., Inc. General Manager, “We are honored to have such an esteemed group accept our invitation of appreciation and tour the Maruyama facilities in Japan. Each has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Maruyama brand and for that we sincerely thank them.” The tour included five Maruyama factories all located in the Togane area about 30 miles east of Tokyo. Each factory is responsible for specific product lines and is fully equipped with the latest in manufacturing technologies such as automated and robotic operations and CNC metalworking machinery. A highlight of the trip was a meeting with Mr. Haruo Uchiyama, Chairman of Maruyama Manufacturing Company, Inc. During the round table meeting a general but valuable exchange of ideas was discussed for the future direction of Maruyama in the North America market. A full day of sightseeing in Tokyo and an excursion to the top of sacred Mt. Fuji was also on the agenda.
Says Robert Smith, “The factory tour simply reconfirms my confidence in Maruyama’s capability to produce high-quality equipment to meet our demands now and in the future. The level of detail and overall sophistication of the Maruyama manufacturing process is something I’d not seen before. This is a first-class operation.” Adds Lynn Pesson, “As a new Maruyama dealer I was excited to have the chance to meet the management team in Japan and see the manufacturing operation firsthand. There’s no doubt about Maruyama’s obvious passion for quality and their commitment to be one of the top 2-cycle manufacturers in the world. I’m very impressed how the company makes fast decisions and implements needed improvements. I’m very excited about our future with Maruyama products in our showrooms. With the Maruyama EFORCE© 2-cycle engine, horsepower to weight ratio is back!”
Maruyama U.S. Inc is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional outdoor power equipment, sprayers and agricultural equipment. Maruyama products are specifically designed for commercial applications and demanding conditions. Visit the Web site at www.maruyama-us.com.
Contact Information:
maruyama@maruyama-us.com
