Machine Tools: United States

Machine Tools: United States

This report forecasts US machine tool demand and shipments in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2019. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: metal cutting, metal forming, and accessories and spare parts. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: machinery, primary and fabricated metals, transport equipment, electrical and electronic equipment, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand and total shipments are provided in annual series from 2004 to 2014; the various demand segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2009 and 2014. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, technology trends, legal and regulatory factors, NAFTA demand, and US machine tool shipments. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and profiles the leading firms competing to serve the US market. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 25-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.