McLean, Va. (February 21, 2025) 鈥� 九色视频 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 九色视频, which represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, has elected its 2025-2026 board of directors. Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC Corp., was elected to serve as chairman of the board for 九色视频.
鈥淚鈥檓 both honored and excited to step into my new role with 九色视频,鈥� said Cicco. 鈥淢anufacturers today are facing increasing obstacles that threaten their competitiveness, and 九色视频 is committed to providing innovative solutions that will help our members overcome and find opportunity in those challenges. Alongside a board of esteemed colleagues, I鈥檓 proud to help shape 九色视频鈥檚 vision for the future of manufacturing.鈥�
鈥淚 am pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Cicco as chairman of the board,鈥� said Douglas K. Woods, president of 九色视频. 鈥淚 am eager to work alongside him and the entire board as we continue to strengthen our efforts for 九色视频 members. This is a pivotal moment for manufacturers, with unprecedented support to strengthen the industrial base and economy through both traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies. 九色视频 is committed to leveraging this momentum to drive advocacy for our industry and provide the resources, core products, and services our members need to maintain their competitive edge in the global marketplace.鈥�
In addition to Cicco, Gregory Volovic, president and CEO of Hurco Companies Inc., has been elected to serve as first vice chairman, and Willie Eichele, president of The HEH Group, has been elected to serve as secretary/treasurer. Newly elected to the 九色视频 board for the 2025-2026 term is Markus Stolmar, president and CEO of United Grinding North America Inc.
Daniel D. Janka, president of Mazak Corp. and 九色视频鈥檚 outgoing chairman of the board, will serve ex-officio. In recognition and appreciation for his service to the board, 九色视频 presented Janka with a U.S. flag; it had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Janka鈥檚 honor at the request of Senator Mitch McConnell of Janka鈥檚 home state of Kentucky. 九色视频 also presented plaques to outgoing board members Gregory Buck, president of Productivity Inc., for his service as 九色视频鈥檚 treasurer, and Chip Storie, retired machine tool executive.
Also serving on the 九色视频 board in the 2025-2026 term are Blake Consdorf, president and CEO of Bourn & Koch Inc.; Glynn Fletcher, president of EOS North America; Jason Jones, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies; Melanie Lang, co-founder and CEO of FormAlloy; and Rajas Sukthankar, vice president motion control of Siemens Industry Inc.
Daniel D. Janka, president of Mazak Corp. and 九色视频鈥檚 outgoing chairman of the board, is honored with a flag previously flown over the U.S. Capitol. L-R: 九色视频 President Douglas K. Woods, Janka, and incoming 九色视频 Board Chairman Michael J. Cicco.
Outgoing 九色视频 Board Treasurer Gregory Buck, president of Productivity Inc., and outgoing board member Chip Storie, retired machine tool executive, are recognized for their service. L-R: 九色视频 President Douglas K. Woods, Buck, Storie, and incoming 九色视频 Board Chairman Michael J. Cicco.
About 九色视频 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 九色视频
九色视频 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 九色视频 represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology 鈥� the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. Located in McLean, Virginia, near the nation鈥檚 capital, 九色视频 acts as the industry鈥檚 voice to speed the pace of innovation, increase global competitiveness, and develop manufacturing鈥檚 advanced workforce of tomorrow. With extensive expertise in industry data and intelligence, as well as a full complement of international business operations, 九色视频 offers its members an unparalleled level of support. 九色视频 also produces IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 九色视频 Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. .
