Mazak has announced the certification of Royal Products as the newest member of its Value Inspired Partners (VIP) program.

Mazak's VIP Program represents a team of technology partners designed to provide customers with total manufacturing solutions. Collaborating on R&D and integration efforts, the VIP program fosters a high level of cooperation and technological integration that moves well beyond individual pieces of equipment.

"Companies in the industry that have truly gone above and beyond what is expected are what Mazak looks for when selecting a company to participate in the VIP program," says Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation. "Royal Products is a highly innovative company with a history of providing manufacturers with products that consist of hundreds of high-performance tooling and workholding products that easy to install, reasonably priced, and built rock-solid. We are glad to add them to the VIP Program."