What single factor will most affect investment in machine tools? (Speaking Out).

From: Tooling & Production | Date: January 1, 2003 | Copyright information

When asked that question, machine tool executives participating in T&P's 2003 Outlook Survey replied:

Dan Janka, VP-sales and marketing, UNOVA

"The factor that would most affect the recovery of investment in machine tools is a revision of our country's economic policy from a stimulation perspective. It's disappointing that, although the Fed has continued to lower interest rates, few companies have access to the money, especially manufacturers. That's because the banks are managing manufacturing in the rear view mirror. They see what has happened to manufacturing in the ...

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