Housing Starts are a leading indicator of both general economic health and trends in output in the construction and off-road equipment industries.  

Compilation of centers, laboratories, and universities identified by AMT member companies.  Provides contact information, an explanation of the type of work being performed and how each entity can provide assistance with your company. (pub. 2008; 97 pages; 658KB)

September 8-13, 2008 - The place to see the latest in manufacturing technology, network with business colleagues, and find solutions to your current and future needs.

September 11, 2008 - Join AMT for a special Cutting Tool Product Group breakfast at IMTS to discover the valuable products and services AMT offers specifically to the cutting tool membership.

September 9, 2008 - Join AMT for breakfast at IMTS to meet AMT international staff and what they can do for you.

September 12, 2008 - Join AMT for breakfast at IMTS to see what AMT can do for your small business. You will be surprised!

September 9, 2008, Chicago, IL - AMT will sponsor a reception for Japanese transplant companies visiting IMTS. The reception will take place on September 9 at 5:30 pm at the McCormick Place in Chicago.

September 11, 2008, Chicago, IL - AMT will sponsor for the second time a “Mexico Day at IMTS.” The purpose of this event is to provide Mexican executives visiting IMTS with an added value activity and, at the same time, provide additional exposure of AMT members to Mexican customers.

August 9, 2008 - Doubling of gasoline prices in the past two years is causing increased financial hardship for many employees, especially those that have lower salaries and a long commute. Some employers are taking steps to mitigate this hardship by offering special programs and services to their employees, such as telecommuting, flex time, transit incentives, increased mileage reimbursements and cost-of-living adjustments.

October 12-18, 2008 - This unique trade mission will open doors to companies and high level executives in Russia where you will gain exposure to end users, strategic aliance partners, outsource contacts, and distribution channels.

November 12-21, 2008, India - Make contacts with key Indian manufacturing companies and grow your business success in India by taking full advantage of AMT's Chennai Tech Centre (CTC).

October 21-22, 2008, Cleveland, OH - Every year AMT strives to provide companies with the insight needed to be successful in a changing market place. By bringing together industry experts, forecasts, and marketing information, companies are better able to gauge the current market conditions as well as how the market may look in the future.

October 5-8, 2008, Austin, TX - A joint meeting with the 2008 NTMA Fall Conference.  Where leaders of the American manufacturing technology industry meet to explore the future of the industry, learn the latest management techniques, network, and of course, elect the individuals who will lead the association over the next year.

Report covers all aspects of compensation for executive personnel from 89 member companies in the machine tool and manufacturing machinery industry.  The compensation data will prove valuable to executives who must prove their compensation is "reasonable" within the constraints of the Internal Revenue Code.

Report covers compensation and fringe benefit information of plant personnel for 69 precision custom tooling and machining manufacturers. 

Report covers all aspects of compensation and benefits for sales, service, and engineering personnel for 68 member companies in the machine tool and manufacturing machinery industry.

Report covers detailed financial results for 73 member companies in the machine tool and manufacturing machinery industry.  

Report provides benchmark results on operations for 58 member companies in the machine tool and manufacturing machinery industry.  AMT members can satisfy ISO requirements for industry benchmarks by participating in this survey.

September 22 - 24, 2008 – The ANSI B11.TR6 Subcommittee deals with safety control systems for machines. This meeting will be held at Hilton Longboat Key, Longboat Key (Sarasota), Florida.

October 14-15, 2008 – The ANSI B11.19 Subcommittee deals with safeguard performance criteria for machines. This meeting will be held at DePaul University’s O’Hare Campus in Des Plaines, Illinois.

November 5, 6 & 7, 2008 – The ANSI B11.TR3 Subcommittee deals with Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction for machines. This meeting will be held at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) in Independence, Ohio.