Statistical data for the machine tool equipment market provided by EDA showed the top 20 lenders in the segment, in the aggregate, filed financing statements covering a total of 481 new machine tool related filings during the month of November 2017.

The top five lenders, in units, included:

• CNC Associates (73)
• Banterra Bank (39)
• DMG MORI USA (32)
• Ellison Tech (32)
• Hartwig (30)

The top five accounted for 42.6% of the total, or 205 units. The top lender, CNG Associates, accounted for a 15% share of the total.

The top five machine tool equipment buyers (location/brands/units) included:

• Kennametal (Pennsylvania/Okuma/16)
• TE Connectivity (Pennsylvania/Milacron/Nine)
• Aerofit (California/Takisawa and Okuma/Eight)
• C&C Machine Tool (Minnesota/Sharp/Eight)
• FMI Holdings (Texas/Tsugami/Eight)