Data Boosts Sales for Manufacturing Distributors
One of the most powerful tools available to modern machine tool distributors is data. Learning how to use and integrate data can help distributors boost their business, according to experts at AMT’s Distribution Summit.
Partnerships, Promotions, New Facilities, and Open Houses
Zoller debuts its Toolroom of the Year competition, as Limble, 5th Axis, and NSH USA expand partnerships. Events from Mazak, NIDEC, and C.R. Onsrud, plus facility growth at Lang Technik USA and Mitsui Seiki, highlight continued industry investment.
Size Doesn’t Matter: How Smaller Exhibitors Can Maximize ROI at IMTS 2026
Many smaller exhibitors can outperform larger ones by focusing on the right strategies before and during IMTS. With smart planning, targeted outreach, and the right tools, even a 10-by-10 booth can generate enough leads to fuel a sales pipeline for a year.
Spring Forward With Updates From ARM, Haimer, Hwacheon, Machinery Systems, Meltio, and More
This edition of AMT Member News is packed with new partnerships, acquisitions, and leadership moves across ARM Institute, Haimer USA, Hwacheon, Limble, Lyndex-Nikken, Scotchman Industries, Star SU, and more.
Executive Insights, Real Connections: Inside The MFG Meeting 2026
Missed The MFG Meeting 2026? Here’s a brief recap: AI in action, smarter strategy, economic signals, and new defense and biomanufacturing opportunities shaping what comes next.
AMT Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors at The MFG Meeting in March
AMT has elected its 2026-2027 board of directors to guide the organization and industry through a period of accelerating demand for advanced manufacturing capabilities. Newly elected are Steve Carlson, Milton Guerry, and Jim King.
Economics & Statistics Committee Seeking New Members
Are you skilled at using industry data to make business decisions and want to serve our industry? Join AMT's Economics & Statistics Committee to help make data more useful and relevant for members navigating a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape.
Industry Expansion Continues With Meltio U.S. Partnership, Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools, and New Distribution Agreements
Learn about alliances between AEC and Meltio, distribution growth from Mastrex and Platinum Tooling, and workforce investments from Big Daishowa, plus leadership, facility, and event updates from Mazak, SMW Autoblok, Xometry, ASTM International, and more.
Accelerating Success for Tim Thiessen: AMT Membership Fuels Growth for Okuma America
With more than 30 years of experience at Okuma, Tim Thiessen, the senior vice president of sales, leverages the company’s AMT membership to help build connections and fuel long-term growth.
Forecasting 2026 From the 2026 AMT Winter Economic Forum
AMT’s Winter Economic Forum explored the current state of manufacturing, where order values hit record highs but the numbers of units per order have not. Read the recap, learn the prospects ahead, and discover the business opportunities with industrial AI.