Mazak, the machinery manufacturer with United States operations based in Florence, Kentucky, has named Kevin Bates as its vice president of sales and regional operations.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the machine tool industry, Bates will now oversee Mazak's six United States regions, as well as operations in Canada. He will also continue to lead the company's SYNCREX Swiss-style turning machine product group.

Following Bates' promotion, Mazak has also appointed Randy Ragnini as general manager of the Midwest Region.

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