
AMTDA Logo Usage Guidelines
As a privilege of membership, AMTDA grants its members a license to use the AMTDA Member Logo under certain Terms and Conditions. View AMTDA's Logo Usage Guidelines.
AMTDA Buyer's Guide 
With over 35,000 potential buyers of machine tools and supplies having access to AMTDA's Buyer's Guide, this has become a powerful resource to all. Every AMTDA member is listed with their company information, the product lines they represent (for distributors), or the distributors who represent them (for marketing associate members). The listings are supported with a product directory and listing of distributors by state for ease of use by buyers. A searchable index simplifies the way to more leads. Orders shipped within 48 hours.Order Form
Guide for Evaluating Builder and Distributor Relationships
AMTDA and AMT have just published the fourth edition of The Guide for Evaluating Builder and Distributor Relationships, incorporating the recent input of an ad hoc group of members from both organizations. The purpose of this document is to assist both distributors and builders as they consider new relationships and evaluate those currently in place. The guide is organized around issues that are common to both parties and those that are distinct, from each individual perspective. A complete copy of the guide can be obtained here.
Machine Tool Database
Increasingly, machine tool customers are heading online to research their machine tool purchases. Are you doing all you can to attract these customers? AMTDA's Machine Tool Database brings machine tool distributors and customers together through a searchable product database.
ToolTALK Newsletter
AMTDA’s newsletter provides news and information on industry trends and events, AMTDA activities, programs and member news. ToolTALK serves as an important communication vehicle between the membership and the association.
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Have you read an article in ToolTALK, and then wished you could find it again? AMTDA has put all the issues of ToolTALK on-line in PDF format. You will find articles published in 1991 up to our most recent publication.
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Publications:
Employee Compensation Survey (Biennial)
This comprehensive salary and benefits report package on machine tool and other distribution industries presents the data by company sales volume categories and geographic location. Enables comparison of a company's compensation relative to other companies of similar size and profile. Survey results are presented in two separate reports: Employee Compensation Report (management and other positions) and the Cross-Industry Compensation Report. Participation in this survey is available to AMTDA Distributor Members only.
- Participating member distributors may purchase the Employee Compensation Report for $250, with the Cross Industry Compensation Report included at no charge.
- Non-participating members may purchase the Employee Compensation Report for $795 or both the Employee Compensation Report and the Cross Industry Compensation Report for $995.
- Non-members may purchase either the Employee Compensation Report for $2,295, or the Employee Compensation Report and the Cross industry Compensation Report for $2,495. (The Cross-Industry Compensation Report is not sold separately). Order your copy here.
Distributor's Annual Cost Summary (DACS)
DACS, an annual compilation and analysis of machine tool distributors' income and expenses, analyzes balance sheets and operating statements. Designed to assist and improve earnings, boost profits and increase future financial profitability by providing key industry financial ratios. Participants receive free financial analysis of their company' operation. Participating Membersponsorship opps Distributors' price: advantage $250; non-participating Distributor Members' price: $795. Participation in, and purchase of, available only to Distributor Members. More information & Order form.
NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence Publications
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), produces a wide-range of industry-related publications that will assist members with their business operations. AMTDA, a member of NAW, receives a discount on all NAW Institute Publications. View the featured title of the month or a complete catalog at: NAW Publications. Specify that you are an AMTDA member when placing your order to receive the discount.
AMTDA's Service Technician and Application Engineer Practices Survey
Based on AMTDA's intention to provide member companies with comprehensive, accurate and timely data on industry compensation and administrative standards for technical service personnel -- this is the inaugural edition of AMTDA's Service Technician and Application Engineer Practices Survey. The survey is divided into four interest areas as follows:
AMTDA members may purchase the survey report for $250.
Non-members purchase price - $1,795. For additional information and to order a copy, click here.