FLORENCE, KY, USA, Oct 13, 2026 – Mazak has appointed Suzette Mendez as General Manager for its Midwest Region. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the CNC machine tool industry, Mendez brings to Mazak a proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing sales channels, building strategic customer relationships and leading cross-functional business teams.
Mendez has extensive experience supporting OEMs and manufacturers across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, heavy equipment and general industrial manufacturing. Most recently, she served as National Product Manager for a manufacturing equipment company, where she drove sales growth, dealer development and strategic accounts across North America. Mendez has built strong customer and channel relationships throughout her career while leading initiatives that connect manufacturing needs with machine tool solutions.
“Suzette’s deep knowledge of the machine tool industry, combined with her strong leadership skills and customer-focused approach, makes her an outstanding addition to the Mazak team,” said Kevin Bates, Vice President, Sales and Regional Operations at Mazak. “We are excited about the experience and leadership she brings to the Midwest Region and look forward to her contributions to our customers, employees and future business success.”
Mendez is based at the Mazak Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Mazak’s network of regional Technology Centers and Technical Centers provide customers with local access to demonstrations of the latest manufacturing technology, applications engineering, training, and service.
About Mazak Corporation
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Mazak iSMART Factory to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers. For more information on Mazak’s products and solutions, visit www.mazakusa.com or follow us on social media.
