CHARLOTTE, NC – Benz Inc., the U.S. operation for Benz GmbH, will expand its operations following Benz GmbH’s purchase by Zimmer Technische Werkstaetten, a manufacturer of factory automation products. Benz’s U.S. operation will be expanded to include a complete sales and service operation for metalworking items, plus the wood division will expand to include sales and service for Homag and Weeke products. For more information, contact Paul Roza, president of Benz Inc., at (704) 529-5300 or visit www.benz-inc.com.