# PCS Company installs Makino A500Z five-axis machining center in Michigan

PCS Company has installed a Makino A500Z five-axis horizontal machining center at its Michigan production facility, marking a significant expansion of its mold base manufacturing capabilities. Phase 2, a palletization and flexible manufacturing system, is targeted for completion within 12 months of approval.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-07-01
- Where: Fraser, Michigan, United States
- Status: under construction
- Products: mold bases, five-axis machining center
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [PCS Holding](https://endata.com/companies/46956.md)
- [Makino](https://endata.com/companies/16706.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [moldmakingtechnology.com](https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/news/pcs-company-installs-makino-a500z-five-axis-machining-center-eyes-automation-as-next-step), 2026-07-01: "This is so powerful that we will never exceed two setups in any mold base configuration."

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