Company Blog & News

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, announced Nathan Flora as Vice President & CFO January 1, 2017. Mr. Flora previously served as the Director of Finance. Mr. Flora provides leadership and direction for corporate budgeting, financial reporting...

06/29/2017

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, announced Sara Zimmerman as the corporation's Vice President of Business Development, effective January 1, 2017. Mrs. Zimmerman previously served as the Director of Business Development. In the position of Vice...

03/24/2017

Founded in 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore ensures that our communities' members receive healthy meals. The Foodbank serves thousands of meals to individuals on an annual basis throughout the Coastal Virginia area. They serve the most vulnerable members of our...

11/21/2016

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America Gears Up for Manufacturing Day Throughout September and October, Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), prepares to celebrate Manufacturing Day across its facilities. Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), part of Sumitomo Drive...

09/20/2016

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, announced James D. Solomon as the corporation's next President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Solomon, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Ronald J. Smith...

07/08/2016

At the Chesapeake, Virginia Headquarters, Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) Hosts Local and International Guests at the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, is excited to celebrate its 50-year anniversary as...

06/13/2016

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) features the updated Screw Conveyor Drive with added Technical Support and after-market Product Support. In continued support of the Cyclo® Bevel Buddybox® 4 (BBB4), SMA releases the CEMA compliant BBB4 Screw Conveyor Drive (SCD). The BBB4 SCD is the...

05/06/2016

Nestled in the cul-de-sac of a Chesapeake, VA industrial park, Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), part of Sumitomo Drive Technologies, captures its visitors as they enter the lush grounds of the company's headquarters and largest US manufacturing facility. SMA is part of Sumitomo Heavy...

04/21/2016