Latest News / Events - Updated May, 2008

Brand-New Powerful Tax Incentives For New Equipment Purchases In 2008

The recently enacted bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan contains increased Section 179 expensing for 2008 small business equipment purchases, as well as a one-year 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2008. As always, check with your accountant for details about your specific situation.

New Tsugami SS-32 Swiss Turn

The SS-32 also offers users a unique modular tool zone, increased capability over previous gang type models, and a roomier tool zone for easier setup.

Morris Group Inc.'s Okuma Tower Achieves Platinum Level Service Ranking from Okuma

Windsor, CT: Morris Group, Inc. (MGI) announced today that its Okuma Tower received a perfect score on Okuma's 2007 Distributor Service Evaluation. “Scoring 100% on this demanding test requires real teamwork” explains Brad Morris, President. “Every department must contribute.” Morris Midwest is part of the Okuma Tower.

The score represents excellence in five major areas, which include: service testing on mechanical and electrical components, 24/7 service and parts availability, customer satisfaction, parts inventory, and service technician/machine install ratio.

Okuma America Corporation began the Distributor Evaluation Program in 2005. Since the program began, Okuma has focused on creating a service minded culture throughout its distribution chain. “Providing superior service is critical to long term customer satisfaction” continues Mr. Morris.

Morris Group, Inc.'s Okuma Tower is also comprised of The Robert E. Morris Company, Morris TriState, Morris TriState North, Machine Tool Systems and R.O. Deaderick Company.

Darren Ray, Service Technician for Morris Midwest, has completed the 2007 Okuma Field Service Apprentice Program and finished third in his class. Ray, who lives in Neenah, had an average score of 96.24% while first place was 96.88%--only 0.64% difference.

This article appeared in the August issue of Manufacturing News Midwest, highlighting the activities and machines that occurred during the June Grand Opening Celebration. 

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (IMT) today announced Morris Midwest as a new distributor of ZEISS metrology equipment for Northern Illinois. Morris Midwest, a division of the Morris Group, with offices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, will represent the full line of ZEISS products including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and surface, form and geometry (SF&G) instruments.

Morris Group, Inc. to Expand Product Line with Okuma Konan Products

Morris Group, Inc. (MGI) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to represent Okuma Konan products, formerly known as Okuma & Howa, throughout much of the Eastern United States.

Morris Midwest Employee Leading in Points at Meadowview Kartway

2007 marked Rob’s 3rd full time season racing go-karts. The season was highlighted with 5 feature wins at Meadowview Kartway including 3 clean sweeps. Rob also won his first time racing on asphalt at the famous Slinger Super Speedway in the F200 Senior class. Rob also won the Meadowview Kartway track championship by 819 points.

None of the before mentioned could have been possible without the support of great sponsors like Morris Midwest, and Waukesha Machine & Tool, and of course the support of his wife Mary, and 2 kids Bryce (4), and Kelly (12).