Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Surge 52.7% YoY in June 2026, Surpassing JPY 200 Billion for the First Time
Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 203.38 billion in June 2026, up 52.7% YoY and surpassing JPY 200 billion for the first time.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Remain Strong in May 2026, Up 37.5% YoY Despite Two-Month Decline
Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 177.01 billion in May 2026, up 37.5% YoY despite a second consecutive monthly decline.
Prolific Group Celebrates 21 Years, Expands Pollution Control Business to Advance Sustainable Industrial Solutions
Prolific Group celebrates its 21st anniversary and launches its Pollution Control Business Line, expanding industrial heating and environmental solutions for manufacturers.
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China's export restrictions are driving tungsten prices sharply higher, prompting cutting tool manufacturers to raise prices, expand recycling, and strengthen supply chain resilien…
Japan Machine Tool Orders Forecast to Reach ¥2 Trillion in 2026, Driven by Semiconductor and Data Center Demand
Japan's machine tool orders are projected to reach ¥2 trillion in 2026, driven by strong demand from semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, data centers, aerospace, and ad…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Remain Strong in April 2026, Up 45% YoY and Second-Highest on Record
Japan’s machine tool orders reached JPY 188.97 billion in April 2026, up 45.1% YoY and the second-highest monthly total on record, supported by strong AI, robotics, and automation …
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Surge 28% in March 2026, Hitting Record High
Japan’s machine tool orders reached a record 193.47 billion yen in March 2026, driven by strong overseas demand and continued manufacturing investment.
Japan Moves to Block MBK’s MAKINO Acquisition Over Defense Industry Concerns
The Japanese government has advised MBK Partners to withdraw its tender offer for MAKINO Milling Machine, citing economic security concerns linked to defense-related machine tool a…
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Steelmakers Raise Prices as Oil Surge and Input Costs Squeeze Margins
Global steelmakers raise prices as oil, raw materials, and labor costs surge. Supply chain risks intensify amid Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 24.2% YoY in February 2026, Extending Recovery Momentum
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 24.2% YoY to JPY146.74 billion in Feb 2026, marking eight months of growth driven by strong domestic and global demand.
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Smart Manufacturing 2026 Opens for Exhibitor Participation Across Two Key Industrial Regions in Thailand
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Machine Tool Market Continues Recovery; Forecast to Grow 6% to 1.7 Trillion Yen in 2026
Global machine tool market projected to grow 6% in 2026 to 1.7 trillion yen, driven by China, the U.S., and semiconductor demand, with automation trends accelerating.
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 25.3% YoY in January 2026 to JPY 145.6 Billion
Japan’s machine tool orders totaled JPY 145.6 billion in January 2026, up 25.3% YoY despite an 8.2% MoM decline, with overseas demand extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 Billion, Highest in 9 Months
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 billion, the highest in nine months, driven by strong overseas demand and solid full-year growth of 8%.
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 14.8% YoY in November 2025, Driven by Overseas Demand
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 14.8% YoY in November 2025 despite a monthly decline, driven by strong overseas demand, led by Asia and China.
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Sales Outlook Improves for 18 Machine Tool Makers in FY2026, Driven by Electronics and Aerospace Demand
Twelve of 18 major machine tool manufacturers forecast sales growth in FY2026, driven by electronics and aerospace demand, while opinions remain divided on the impact of U.S. tarif…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 17.1% in October 2025, with Thailand Surging 35.4%
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached 143.456 billion yen (USD 920.45 million) in October 2025, up 3.1% month-on-month and 17.1% year-on-year.
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Gühring Thailand Elevates Cutting Tools, Swiss-Type Solutions, and Service Capabilities at METALEX 2025
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Okamoto Reinforces Its Leadership in Grinding Technology with Quick Touch Highlight at METALEX 2025
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Hit 139.1 Billion Yen in September 2025 – Thailand Drops 19.5% from Previous Month
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached ¥139.146 billion (USD 896.42 million) in September 2025, rising 15.8% month-on-month and 11.0% year-on-ye…
Prolific Group Partners with Tianhong Machinery to Advance Aluminum Alloy Casting Technology to Global Standards
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Best Lube Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Office & Warehouse Opening in Sriracha and MOU Signing with Munger Machine Tool (Thailand)
Best Lube Co., Ltd. celebrates its 30th anniversary with the opening of a new office and warehouse in Sriracha, Chonburi, and signs an MOU with Munger Machine Tool (Thailand) as a …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Reach 120.17 Billion Yen in August 2025 – Thailand Surges 73.5% from July
JMTBA reported that the total value of Japan’s machine tool orders in August 2025 reached 120.17 billion yen (USD 792.15 million). This represented a 6.4% decrease compared to July…
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Grow Year-on-Year in July 2025
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2025 reached 128.357 billion yen (USD 871.95 million), down 3.6% from June.
Global Steel Industry Faces New Pressures: From China’s Overproduction to Rising Trade Barriers
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Sodick OPM250L: High-Precision Metal 3D Printing for Mold & Die Applications
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Edge Up in June 2025
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
CEO Satoshi Kinoshita Reveals How Tungaloy Leads Cutting Tool Innovation in Japan
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Tungaloy Asia Seminar 2025: Inside Japan’s Cutting Tools Innovation and Green Technology
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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Slightly Down in May 2025, While Thailand Surges Over 2X
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools totaled 128.718 billion yen (approx. USD 882.23 million) in May 2025, a slight 1.1% decrease from April.
US Steel Acquisition Approved: Nippon Steel Moves Forward with ¥4 Trillion Investment Offensive
Nippon Steel wins approval to acquire US Steel, backed by Trump’s reversal. A ¥4 trillion investment aims to boost U.S. manufacturing and counter China’s steel dominance.