Okuma opens third technical center in China to strengthen local support

June 10, 2019

Jinan TC established to promote automation and advanced machine tools

On March 21, 2019, Okuma opened the Jinan Technical Center (TC) in Jinan City, located in eastern Shandong Province, China. This is Okuma’s third technical center in China, following existing facilities in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The total investment for the Jinan TC is approximately 300 million yen.

Amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., the Chinese government is promoting tax incentives and infrastructure investment in the manufacturing sector as part of its economic policy. With a nationwide shortage of skilled labor, demand for automation and industrial robot integration is rising.

Targeting high-tech regions and automation demand

Shandong Province, one of China’s largest economic zones, is home to many high-tech industries. To address the growing sophistication of local manufacturing, Okuma established the Jinan TC to promote high-value-added machine tools, including 5-axis machining centers and multi-tasking machines, along with automation systems.

The Jinan TC covers a wide area, including Shandong Province, northern Hebei Province, and Beijing. It offers test cutting, machining support, and aims to deepen customer relationships in the region.

Okuma has set a target of achieving annual orders worth 40 billion yen in China, leveraging the expanded local presence and technical support network.