Latest report from the American Machine Tool Distributors' Assn. (AMTDA) and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) said the U.S.
sales of machine tool equipment and components increased 16% during November, totaled $178.83 million.

However, the consumption dropped 16.2% year-to-date in November 2008, with totaled $213.50 million at that time. The 2009 11-month total for machine tool sales reached $1,552.53 million at the end of November. That figure reveals total sales have fallen 63.4% versus the January-November 2008 total.

This is the third month seeing upward trend in manufacturing technology order values in U.S. machine tool industry.

Other News:
U.S. Machine Tool Sales Increase 16% in November
Minebea Co., Ltd. - SWOT Analysis - New Report Released
New General Manager for Rollon Corporation
Continental to Raise 1.09 bln Euros in Rights Issue
AUTOSHOW-Conti, Schaeffler Cooperation Still at Early Stage
2010 Test Standards Released By MPIF
Koyo Bearings USA to be headquartered in Jackson Township
RBC Bearings Awarded Federal Tax Credit for Wind Project