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Press Release: Lyndex-Nikken Appoints Michael Ricketts

Lyndex-Nikken Appoints Michael Ricketts as Product Manager – Automation

Mundelein, IL – September 23, 2025 – Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, announces the appointment of Michael Ricketts as Product Manager – Automation, and Dwayne Perkins as Service Manager – Rotary Tables. These strategic hires further strengthen the company’s commitment to innovation, customer-focused solutions, and world-class service.

With more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation, Michael Ricketts brings deep expertise in linear systems, automation distribution, and capital projects. His career has spanned multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, commercial trailer manufacturing, and metal fabrication, giving him a broad perspective on the unique challenges faced by today’s manufacturers. Known for identifying customer pain points and delivering measurable improvements, Ricketts has helped manufacturers increase production efficiency and units per shift, optimize labor allocation to key bottleneck areas, and achieve greater efficiency. At Lyndex-Nikken, he will lead efforts to advance the company’s workholding and machine tending product lines, ensuring customers gain access to cutting-edge automation solutions. Ricketts holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

“The addition of Michael Ricketts underscore Lyndex-Nikken’s strategic investment in top-tier talent to drive innovation and enhance customer service,” states Osmar Takeuchi, President of Lyndex-Nikken. “Michael’s expertise in automation reflect our commitment to building a team of industry experts to help manufacturers improve their productivity, reduce downtime, and strengthen their bottom line.”

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Lyndex-Nikken appoints Michael Ricketts as Product Manager – Automation