http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt000.html Manufacturing Technologies Association news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 In spite of a 'credit crunch', the UK machine tool and metalforming and metalcutting industries continue to perform well in the domestic and European markets, said the MTA. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt229.html The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association reported that some sectors of the 'real' economy, such as engineering and manufacturing, are recording good, steady growth. Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt228.html Compared with the last MACH event in 2006, the UK's MTA said that the MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition welcomed 21% more visitors and one exhibitor took orders for GBP 10 million. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt227.html Business prospects for 2008 still appear to be positive for the engineering sector, said the UK's MTA, led by direct and indirect export demand from Europe. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt226.html UK manufacturing technologies sector is forecasting a strong growth of 10% in machine tool sales in 2008 and reflects positive trends in the engineering sector in the UK and Europe. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt225.html The last quarterly survey for UK machine tool, tooling and manufacturing equipment shows a strong increase in orders and another increase is forecast for 2008 Q1. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt224.html MTA, the UK Manufacturing Technologies trade association, has welcomed the interest rate hold but believes the Bank of England must lower interest rates further still to properly support manufacturing Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt223.html Commenting that the manufacturing technologies sector of UK industry is currently performing strongly, the UK's MTA regards the recent bank interest rate cut as further stimulus to economic growth. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt222.html During the third quarter (Q3) of 2007, the UK exported machine tools worth GBP 126.5 million - an increase of 11.2% over Q3, 2006, and 12.2% higher than Q2, 2007. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt221.html In the third quarter of 2007, a seasonal effect on orders, coupled with extreme negative publicity about the effects of the 'credit-crunch' on the UK economy, showed a machine tool orders reduction. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt220.html In spite of the ongoing turmoil in the world's credit markets there has not been much evidence that it is adversely affecting machine tool purchasing, said the MTA. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt219.html 29% growth in the UK market for machine tools in 2006 is predicted to slow to 6%, before accelerating again during 2008, according to The Manufacturing Technologies Association. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt218.html The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association reports that over 100% of stand space has already been sold for the MACH 2008 machine tool and manufacturing exhibition. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt217.html It may well be that government recognition of the importance of manufacturing is becoming fact, following the appointment of Sir Digby Jones as Minister for Trade promotion. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt216.html Order intake for UK-based machine tools and manufacturing equipment remained strong during the first quarter of 2007 and were expected to rise during the second quarter. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt215.html Strong growth in UK market contributes to 1st quarter performance improvements in UK manufacturing industry Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Manufacturing Technologies Association http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtt/mtt214.html