AMT-The Association for Manufacturing Technology has selected industry veteran Douglas K. Woods as president. A familiar face to members of the $18-million association that represents U.S. builders of manufacturing systems, Woods served on AMT’s board from 2000 to 2008, including his one-year stint as chairman in 2005. Woods joins the McLean, Va.-based organization at a pivotal point. The industry is struggling with reduced demand and an extremely tight credit market. And just a few weeks into the job, Woods is already leading lobbying efforts to ease the availability of funds funneled into banks as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. “We’re not up there lobbying… Read More