Discover your next big idea for life sciences at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Experience a breakthrough in life sciences packaging—explore solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries, all in one place this September

Yaskawa Names New CEO

Masahiro Ogawa has been named Chief Executive Officer of Yaskawa America, Inc.

This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.

The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill.

Ogawa has worked at Yaskawa for 24 years, most recently he was the vice president of research and development for the Yaskawa Robotics Division in Japan.

He led the company's development of the world's first dual-arm robot, as a high volume product. Ogawa also spearheaded efforts to develop a state-of-the-art spot welding robot setting an industry standard for functionality.

“I intend to develop, cultivate and aggressively pursue markets in which Yaskawa can become an integrated supplier.” Ogawa said.

Ogawa replaces Gen Kudo who retired.
Researched List: Blister Machines for Life Sciences
Need a blister machine for life sciences packaging? Our curated list features companies serving pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Download to access company names, locations, machine specifications, descriptions, and more.
Download Now
Researched List: Blister Machines for Life Sciences
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.
Download Now
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO