Ken has worked for Okuma for over 30 years. Beginning his career as an applications engineer specializing in lathes, he gained experience in all product types – lathes, grinders and machining centers. Eventually moving to sales in the late 90's, Ken continued to use his vast experience and product knowledge to provide the best manufacturing solutions possible. As Senior Regional Manager overseeing Gosiger, Ken and his team ensure that manufacturers have access to the technology and support that enables them to go beyond their manufacturing challenges.
In today’s fast-paced business world, things change on a daily basis. When you walk through the shop door each morning, surprises often lurk, from changes in operator schedules to changes in production flows, cancelled orders...
Lately we’ve been getting a lot of interest in big CNC machines from shops on the west coast. There are a number of trends that are bringing these customers our way, and these “hot topics” provide some compelling clues for in...
(Ken Buechele was recently honored by Okuma for 27 years of distinguished service. Here we share his candid reflections on “growing up at Okuma.”) In a recent ceremony I was recognized (along with several other longtime emplo...
