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Manufacturing Activity at 28-Year Low
January 2, 2008 - The Institute for Supply Management December 2008 Report on Business shows that manufacturing activity slipped for the fifth consecutive month to its lowest level in 28 years.   None of the reporting manufacturing industries reported growth in December. ISM Report

Treasury Lays Out Details for Auto Aid
December 31, 2008 - From the Associated Press:  Treasury Lays Out Details for Auto Aid. The plan leaves the door open for aid to buinesses in the automotive supply chain.

Treasury Responds to Congressional Oversight Panel on TARP
December 31, 2008 - The U.S. Treasury Department issued a written response to questions posed by the Congressional Oversight Panel on measures taken under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to stabilize the finanical markets and get the economy moving again, including how funds from the Troubled Assets Relief Program are being used toward this goal.

CBO Supplement to Report on Federal Effective Tax Rates, 1979-2005
December 23, 2008 - The Congressional Budget Office submitted a supplement to its report: Historical Effective Federal Tax Rates, 1979 to 2005 (published in December 2007), which includes additional data on sources of income and high-income households. The supplement was provided the leadership of the Congressional tax-writing committees at their request.

President Bush Announces Plan to Aid Auto Makers
December 19, 2008 - President Bush announced a plan today to stabilize auto makers by drawing from the financial rescue package Congress approved earlier this year. Automotive companies receiving loans will have to establish plans for long-term viability by March 31 or be required to repay their loans in full. "In the midst of a financial crisis and a recession, allowing the U.S. auto industry to collapse is not a responsible course of action," the President said.

AMT Presentations & Webinar Archive
Includes presentations from recent Webinars and meetings.

Memo from AMT President Bob Simpson on Auto Industry Crisis
November 21, 2008 - A memo from AMT President Bob Simpson to AMT members outlining a strategy for dealing with the financial crisis that has hit the auto industry.

Energy & Utility Savings Solutions Program
Reduce your costs by contacting APPI, an AMT member benefit and approved energy and utility consultants.  Members pay no upfront, hourly, or retainer fees.  APPI is only compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds. 

LEADING ASSOCIATIONS URGE CONGRESS TO EXTEND BUSINESS INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
November 17, 2008 - AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology joined 22 leading national trade associations in calling on Congress and the President to extend the capital investment incentives included in the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act.

Business Owner (Bimonthly Report)
This edition of the Business Owner includes articles on smart risk management and leadership principles for creating a great workplace... Plus more timely and valuable information that can be applied to your business.

President Bush Signs $700B Economic Recovery Bill
October 3, 2008 - President Bush signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) approved by the House and Senate earlier in the week.  Included in the legislation are extensions of important expired or expiring tax provisions, including the R&D tax credit.

Treasury Secretary Testifies on Financial Crisis
September 25, 2008 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the financial crisis currently threatening the U.S. economy.  Click here for the text of Secretary Paulson's testimony.

2008-2009 Complete Economic Handbook of the Manufacturing Technology Industry
PDF version offers an expanded collection of data on the U.S. and international manufacturing technology industry.  

GDP Increased 3.3% in the Second Quarter
August 28, 2008 - According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter.  Real GDP rose just 0.9% in the first quarter.

Read the BEA press release here.

International Economic Statistics: Exchange Rates
(Last Modified: August, 2008; Next Update Date: August, 2009)
Contains historical and current international economic statistics for exchange rates from 1977 - 2007. Currencies included are Brazilian Real (BRL), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Chinese Renminbi (RMB), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), South Korean Won (KRW), and the United Kingdom Pound Sterling (GBP).

2008 Financial Performance Report
Report covers detailed financial results for 73 member companies in the machine tool and manufacturing machinery industry.  

2008 AMT Operating Metrics Report
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.

2008 AMT Survey Report on Helping Employees Deal with High Gas Prices
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.

U.S. Manufacturing Technology: New Capital Expenditures for All Machine Tools
(Last Modified: August, 2008; Next Update Date: August, 2009)
Contains an overview of U.S. manufacturing technology industry new capital expenditures for all machine tools from 1987 to 2006. Includes value-added manufacture, cost of materials, value of shipments and end of year inventories.

U.S. Manufacturing Technology: New Capital Expenditures for Metal Cutting
(Last Modified: August, 2008; Next Update Date: August, 2009)
Contains an overview of U.S. manufacturing technology industry new capital expenditures for metal cutting machine tools from 1987 to 2006. Includes value-added manufacture, cost of materials, value of shipments and end of year inventories.

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