June 30, 2008, TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – The AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008 toured Toyota’s automotive museum, education center, and one of its production plants.  Members not only saw two lines assembling seven mid-size models – they also were briefed by a Toyota official on the steps required to become a supplier.

November 7-9, 2008, Nagoya, Japan - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is inviting companies in specific product categories to apply for essentially an expenses paid trip to exhibit at the Eco Clean Car Fair in Port Messe Nagoya.

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.

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).

July 22 & 23, 2008 - Dover, New Hampshire.  The ANSI B11.19 Subcommittee deals with safeguard performance criteria common to machines.  This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) Meeting.

July 24 & 25, 2008, Dover, New Hampshire - The ANSI B11 Accredited Standards Committee is the governing body who evaluates final draft standards (or technical reports) developed by the B11 subcommittees.

August 5 & 6, 2008 – The ANSI B11.2 Subcommittee deals with Hydraulic Power Presses. This meeting will be held at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) in Independence, Ohio.

August 7 & 8 2008 – The ANSI B11.2 Subcommittee deals with Grinding Machines.  This meeting will be held at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) in Independence, Ohio.

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors and over eighty-five thousand visitors. The event is held every two years in September at McCormick Place, Chicago.

All Chinese nationals wishing to visit the U.S. require a visa.  AMT assists members in obtaining visas for Chinese employees and/or customers needing to travel to the U.S. for valid business purposes.

February 13, 2008 - The recently enacted bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan contains increased Section 179 expensing for 2008 small business equipment purchases, as well as a one-year 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2008.  Use this one-pager to see how you and your customers can make these new provisions work for you.

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.

Provides a listing of support organizations within your state to assist in preparing proposals for the federal government and other activities.

June 25, 2008 - The newest updates include a customer that is looking to purchase a CNC Vertical Machining Center in Mexico.