The Economy

US Machine Tools Orders Up 77.3% in September

Nov. 13, 2014

The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) reports a surge of U.S. machine tool orders in September 2014. The data is drawn from the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report -- a monthly summary of actual data prepared by AMT.

Robert Brooks

U.S. manufacturers and machine shops ordered $647.63 million worth of new machining and cutting equipment, a rise of 77.3% over the $365.18 million recorded for August, and 61.4% over the total of $401.18 million reported for September 2013.

Read the full analysis on American Machinist, a companion site of IndustryWeek and part of Penton's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Group.

About the Author

Robert Brooks | Content Director

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others. Currently, he specializes in subjects related to metal component and product design, development, and manufacturing — including castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications.

Brooks is a graduate of Kenyon College (B.A. English, Political Science) and Emory University (M.A. English.)