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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Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 14.8% YoY in November 2025, Driven by Overseas Demand
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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.
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…
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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.
Nissan Suppliers Undergo Restructuring to Restore Profitability Amid Prolonged Slump
In response to Nissan’s sluggish sales, major suppliers like Unipres and Kasai Kogyo are restructuring globally—consolidating plants, cutting jobs, and reducing dependency on Nissa…