he machine tool industry got off to a solid start in 2012 as orders for US manufacturing technology totaled $401.69 million in January, an increase of 8.4% compared to orders of $370.46 million during January 2011, according to the latest
figures from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Tech- nology (McLean, VA). The January total actually declined 26.5% compared
to December 2011 orders. “January’s increase in manu- facturing technology orders over 2011 is great in light of lower forecasts by experts,” says AMT President Douglas K. Woods. “I think the continued growth highlights manu- facturers’ increasing confidence in future growth and that their bottom lines are being channeled into investments in advanced manufacturing technologies.”
The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders
(USMTO) report, compiled by the trade association repre- senting the production and distribution of manufacturing
Machine technology orders rose 8.4% in January com- pared to January 2011 orders.
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technology, provides regional and national US orders data of domestic and imported machine tools and related equip- ment. Analysis of manufacturing technology orders provides a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries invest in capital metalworking equipment to in- crease capacity and improve productivity.
Expanded Support M
achine tool builder DMG / Mori Seiki (Chicago) has announced expansion of its comprehensive service package, 360 SUPPORT, to be included in every machine tool purchase. The expanded service offering ensures that the same high level of quality that is integrated into every DMG and Mori Seiki machine is also delivered in total support of that equipment. The 360 SUPPORT goes beyond standard service by
providing a value‐added package for customer support including a two‐year warranty, 24‐hour parts shipment guarantee, increased inventory at the American Parts Center in Dallas, DMG / Mori Seiki Qualified Products Program, Mori Seiki certified spindle rebuilding, DMG / Mori Seiki University training, and local and national telephone support. The company also is continuing to increase the quantity of skilled service personnel with the announcement of the