Published 5/24/2018

Sodick Celebrates the Grand Opening of its North American Headquarters

Grand Opening for VIP’s with a Japanese flair showcases Sodick’s new machining and 3D printing technologies.

Cynthia Kustush

Contributing Writer

Guests were treated to a traditional sake ceremony as part of the celebration of the grand opening of Sodick USA’s new North American Headquarters. From left are Sodick president Yuji Akutsu, Matthew Grusecki, senior vice president of Northern Builders, Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson, Yuji Kaneko, chairman, Sodick Co. Ltd. Japan, Hirofumi Maejima, the managing director of Sodick Co. Ltd. Japan, and Dave Thomas, executive vice president of Sodick Inc.

With Japanese traditions come American traditions like a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the front doors of the new Sodick USA headquarters.

Sodick’s new OPM350L 3D Metal Printer was a centerpiece of the company’s grand opening event and guests were able to view a live demonstration. Moldmakers will appreciate that this model offers an Automatic Material Feeding System that enables prolonged, lights-out operation.

Sodick’s new North American Headquarters is officially open for business having held a special grand opening celebration on Tuesday, May 22. The new building contains a bright, sunny showroom filled with Sodick’s signature EDM and high-speed milling machines, 3D metal printing technology as well as a customer service department, shop floor and warehouse. The new facility is located at 601 Commerce Drive in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Sodick USA hosted VIP guests at the grand opening of its new North American headquarters located at 601 Commerce Drive in Schaumburg, Illinois, on Tuesday. Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson was on hand to officially welcome the company to town, and guests were treated to a traditional Japanese sake ceremony as well as sushi luncheon and tour.

Featured during the grand opening was the company’s new OPM350L Metal 3D Printer, an advanced version of the OPM250L in that it can accommodate larger workpieces and it also has a new Automatic Material Feeding system that enables moldmakers to run the unit unattended for days, if needed, without having to refill materials.