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" data-link="https://komt.com/stan-bittman-appointed-as-vice-president/" data-body="<p>Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools, Inc. has announced the appointment of Stan Bittman as Vice President of KOMT. Stan will be responsible for maintaining relationships with dealers and customers, strategic business development, implementation of sales strategies and execution of the success of KOMT in achieving its goals.</p><p>Stan has over 30 years in the machine tool industry, 37 of those being with KOMT as a Sales Engineer out of our Oklahoma City office. A graduate of Norman High School (Norman, OK) and East Texas Tech, Stan began his early career as a machinist, then moved into maintenance and service of machine tools at various manufacturing facilities in OK. Prior to joining KOMT, Stan was a Field Service Technician for the Kenner toy and Aer Corporation. Stan has also been Certified by AMT (Association of Manufacturing Technology) as a CMTSE (Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer).</p><p class="nw-modal-pull">"I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity KOMT presented me back in 1986 to transition from the service side to the sales side of the machine tool industry. I look forward to my new role as Vice President and the continued growth and success of KOMT." — Stan Bittman</p><p>Stan Bittman will be a valuable addition to the existing leadership team of Bill Faris, Chairman of the Board and Brad Haas, President at KOMT.</p>">
Stan Bittman appointed VP of KOMT
Press Release July 12, 2023

Stan Bittman Appointed as Vice President

Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools has announced the appointment of Stan Bittman as Vice President, responsible for dealer relations, strategic business development, and execution of company goals.

?dnt=1&app_id=122963" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>" data-body="<p>Meet the <strong>GYROFLEX ULTIMATE MULTITASKING MACHINE</strong> from Fuji — a next-generation platform designed to consolidate multiple operations into a single setup, dramatically reducing cycle times and floor space requirements.</p><p>The Fuji Gyroflex is designed for high-mix, high-volume production and integrates turning, milling, and multitasking capabilities in one compact machine. It is ideal for manufacturers in aerospace, medical, energy, and precision contract machining looking to maximize output without expanding their footprint.</p><p>For more details, visit the <a href="https://www.fujimachine.com/fuji-machine-GYROFLEX.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fuji Machine GYROFLEX product page</a>.</p>">
Product News January 14, 2021

Fuji Introduces Multitasking Machine

Meet the GYROFLEX Ultimate Multitasking Machine from Fuji — consolidating turning, milling, and multitasking operations into a single compact platform for high-mix, high-volume production.

" data-link="https://komt.com/brad-haas-appointed-to-vice-president/" data-body="<p>Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools, Inc. has announced the appointment of Brad Haas as Vice President of KOMT. Brad will be responsible for maintaining relationships with dealers and customers, strategic business development, implementation of sales strategies and evaluation of the success of KOMT in achieving its goals.</p><p>Brad has over 20 years of business to business sales experience including the last 7 of those being with KOMT as a Sales Engineer out of the Wichita, KS office. He has been Certified by AMT (Association of Manufacturing Technology) as a CMTSE from Wichita State University, and has also been Certified by AMT as a CMTSE (Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer).</p><p class="nw-modal-pull">"I would like to thank all of the Employee Owners of Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools, Inc. for your confidence in my ability to successfully lead our company into a prosperous future." — Brad Haas</p><p>Brad will be focusing on solidifying the future of KOMT through providing new innovative solutions, expanding KOMT's customer base, and hiring additional personnel to maintain the level of service clients have come to expect from KOMT over the past 38 years.</p><p>Brad Haas will be a valuable addition to the existing leadership team of Bill Faris, President and Randy Bartlett, Secretary-Treasurer of KOMT.</p>">
Brad Haas appointed Vice President of KOMT
Press Release August 21, 2020

Brad Haas Appointed to Vice President

Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools has announced Brad Haas's appointment as Vice President, responsible for dealer relations, strategic business development, and continued growth of the company.

Customer Story April 10, 2019

Beckwood and KOMT Deliver Automated Press

Beckwood Press Company and KOMT deliver the first-ever press with automated die change to Spirit AeroSystems — enabling Joule Form titanium forming for aerospace components.

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