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March 6, 2026

THK America Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Douglas Machine

 Schaumburg, IL – THK America is proud to announce that it has received the Supplier Excellence Award from Douglas Machine in Alexandria, MN. THK provides Douglas Machine with critical linear motion components that support its production operations. As a supplier of LM Guides and Ball Screws, THK is honored to be recognized by a valued partner of more than 20 years.

 “This award reflects the hard work and exceptional customer service delivered by Brett Nykanen, District Manager for Douglas Machine, along with his team of managers, sales administration representatives, and engineers. It also recognizes the dedication of our production team at THK Manufacturing of America in Hebron,OH,” said Nobufumi Sato, President of THK America. “This honor highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding service and fostering long-term partnerships with our customers.”

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 Pictured: Brett Nykanen (L), Nobufumi Sato, THK America President and
Keith Dwyer, Regional Manager of Midwest Sales (R)

 THK manufactures the widest range of linear motion products, including LM guides, ball screws, mechanical actuators, ball splines and more. All THK products have been designed and manufactured to meet the strictest requirements. THK’s experienced global engineering and manufacturing teams can provide customized linear motion solutions as well as mechatronics products for the most demanding applications.

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