David Grega Named Chief Operating Officer At Absolute Machine Tools

Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce that David Grega has been hired as our new Chief Operating Officer to oversee our technical centers in Lorain and Mason, Ohio, Livonia, Michigan, and Elgin, Illinois.

Grega’s long history in the machine tool industry began with as an apprentice toolmaker for White Machine in North Royalton, Ohio, before selling and servicing machining equipment from a wide selection of manufacturers. He opened his own distributorship representing Fadal, Giddings & Lewis, Romi and Yama Seiki in 2001. After 15 years, he moved to DMG Mori Seiki (Cleveland), becoming an engineering manager in charge of the sales, service and applications engineering department.

In May 2017, he joined Absolute.

“Absolute has always had my highest respect as an importer/distributor,” Grega said. “Joining their team seemed to be a natural fit. I feel right at home working for this solid, family-owned business.”

Absolute President and CEO Steve Ortner said, “Absolute has always been a solutions provider in the machine tool industry. With his comprehensive experience in the machine tool business, David will play an important role in helping our company develop and provide advanced manufacturing solutions and processes that will add crucial value and maximize productivity for our customers.”