Veteran Knife Designer Recognized for His Contributions to New Product Development, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Processes at OKC
Franklinville, NY -(Ammoland.com)- Ontario Knife Company is proud to announce the promotion of renowned industry veteran Paul Tsujimoto to his new role as Vice President of Engineering.
In this senior executive position, Tsujimoto will continue his leadership of OKC’s efforts to design new products and update existing product lines while implementing continuous improvements to manufacturing processes and quality control measures. As Vice President of Engineering, Tsujimoto reports directly to the President and CEO of Ontario Knife Company and manages the engineering, drafting, and quality management teams.
Tsujimoto has more than 35 years of experience in the manufacturing industry including his previous role as Director of Engineering at Ontario Knife Company. Prior to rejoining OKC in December 2013, Tsujimoto held positions including Senior Engineer at Cutco and KA-BAR, Manager of Engineering at Ontario Knife Company, and Manufacturing Engineer at Camillus Cutlery Company. Tsujimoto holds a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology from the SUNY College at Buffalo.
“The entire team at OKC congratulates Paul Tsujimoto on his well-deserved promotion,” said Kenneth Trbovich, President and CEO of OKC. “Paul’s contributions to our engineering and design efforts have been exceptional.”
Since rejoining OKC’s leadership team two years ago, Paul has partnered with senior management to implement the previously reported capital investment and plant expansion to OKC’s historic Franklinville, New York facility. His accomplishments include the building of a Drafting team and an expanded Quality Department, the adoption of cutting edge technologies including 3D printing for rapid prototyping, and providing engineering and design support for the launch of OKC’s new molding, machining, and tool works division. Additionally, Tsujimoto co-chairs the New Products Committee that has developed and refined dozens of new products during his tenure including the Best of the Best award winning Bushcraft Field Knife and the Agilite line of premium kitchen cutlery.
“I am humbled by this recognition and so very grateful to be part of the Ontario Knife team,” said Mr. Tsujimoto. “The projects we have in development now are among the most exciting of my career.”
About The Ontario Knife Company:
Founded in 1889, The Ontario Knife Company is a U.S. owned and operated organization that continually stays on the forefront of knife designs and cutting-edge technology. Ontario’s military supply roots go deep into its history, as the company has been supplying quality cutlery to the U.S. Military since WWII. Today, the company consistently develops new knife designs that allow military personnel to have the products they need in order to get their jobs done both on and off of the battlefield. Ontario Knife is also especially proud of being selected as the sole provider of the United States Marine Corps OKC3S Multi-purpose Bayonet System and the Model 4 Rescue Strap Cutter. In addition to being a major supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces, Ontario Knife teams with a nationwide network of distributors/dealers to market its products to many diverse consumer and niche markets including the tactical/military, hunting, outdoors, law enforcement and cutlery industries. Worldwide sales activity encompasses more than 28 countries and continues to grow.
For more information, please visit www.OntarioKnife.com.
