Recent Stamps
Declining Values for Metal Stamping Presses Expected
Press equipment is one of the most widely utilized types of machinery in manufacturing facilities. Automotive manufacturing accounts for some of the highest concentrations of metal stamping, forming and punching equipment in use today. The "perfect storm" of faltering overall economic conditions and the failing domestic automotive industry have adversely impacted the marketability of this machinery.
In recent months, and reaching as far back as last year, the secondary market for press equipment has become increasingly saturated. As manufacturing in the U.S. continues to contract, users of press machinery, namely automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, have been slowly forced to discontinue operations. In the past six months alone, manufactures such as Certified Tool & Manufacturing, Courtesy Manufacturing, Delphi Automotive, General Electric and Tower Automotive have been forced to close and liquidate plants. The resulting auctions have proven to have the greatest effect on the larger tonnage stamping presses of 600 ton capacity or greater. The Delphi Automotive auction alone offered several 800 to 1,500 ton capacity presses. Similarly, the Certified Tool & Manufacturing auction offered more than 25 various capacity and style presses at liquidation.
While a portion of the presses offered at auctions such as those listed above are ultimately bid on and purchased, some presses will go unsold. Both manufacturers and dealers have reported that the increasing supply of machinery is currently outpacing demand. In rare circumstances when offering presses of the "right" age, tonnage, bolster size, speed and controls, dealers of used equipment have been able to achieve 30% to 40% premiums by extending the marketing period necessary to find the "right" buyer. However, there are few dealers speculating on large presses due to the inherent risks of finding buyers in today's market coupled with the high cost of removing the press if a buyer cannot be found before it is necessary to vacate the building in which the equipment is installed.
Another factor contributing to the loss in the value of large stamping equipment is reduced demand in the primary industries that consume large quantities of fabricated metal parts like the construction and automotive industries, as well as a wide variety of general industrial applications. Reduced production levels have directly affected pricing of a wide variety of metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and scrap materials.
The market for press machinery is currently in a downward trend. Preliminary indications are that the values for this machinery, particularly in duress sale scenarios, will continue to remain depressed through the first part of 2009 and potentially into 2010. Factors such as governmental assistance to the automotive industry and overall trade policies under the Obama administration will impact the future of press machinery values, but to what extent is unknown. High labor costs, unfair trade practices and decreased exports demand exasperate already enormously difficult circumstances for U.S. manufacturers.
During times of great volatility, up-to-date market information is the key to accurately forecasting trends in used equipment values. AccuVal tracks over 100 industry segments worldwide, analyzing tens of thousands of transactions every month (see our Liquidation Monitor). As a result, AccuVal is tuned in to real-time values and trends…and thus, so are you.
Metal stamping tools are used to visually enhance metal jewelry items, such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. These tools allow jewelry to be personalized, by adding initials or special stamped messages. Jewelry stamping tools are also useful for engraving important medical information into dog-tags and pendants. Some people use stamping tools to engrave initials into personal metal items as a security measure, so that they can be identified if they are ever stolen.
Metal Stamping Tools
Metal stamping come in a large selection of shapes and sizes, and can include letters, numbers, flowers, hearts, stars and detailed patterns. Jewelery stamps are made out of steel and are shaped like a long nail, or spike. These tools are designed solely for the use on a variety of metals including silver, gold, platinum and brass. Stamping tool kits often come in a handy carry pack, containing a wooden sectioned box to keep all your jewelry stamps organized. Never use leather stamping tools on metal products.
About the Author
xlnb.cn is a Manufacturer and suppliers of shower drain, sheet metal stamping, metal stamping, Equipment parts by OEM/ODM service with diversified schemes.
The {Stamps} of Life 30 Second Card in 5 Minutes October 2010 Edition
 |
 FRANCE 2000 2011 recent Off Paper kiloware mixture hundreds of stamps $18.80 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 53m Buy It Now for only: $18.80 Buy It Now |
 ++3 NETHERLANDS Modern Recent Oversize Covers Collection Registered Airmail $0.98 Time Remaining: 30m |
 World Charity Kiloware + Recent Stamps 480 Grams $21.33 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 32m |
 AUSTRALIA RECENT CHOICE KILOWARE 60c commemoratives 100 stamps no CHRISTMAS $8.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 1m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 Buy It Now |
 ++8 USA 2012 Modern Recent Covers Collection Lot Delivery Confirmation Label $0.98 Time Remaining: 30m |
 CC RUBBER STAMPS DUE TO RECENT CUTBACKSWOODEN RUBBER STAMP $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 22h 5m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 ++10 USA 2012 Modern Recent Covers Collection Lot Non Profit Transportation $0.98 Time Remaining: 30m |
 A NEW MIX OF MAINLY RECENT Commemorative Stamps FROM FRANCE ALL EURO VALUES $3.55 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 14m |
 kiloware RECENT mixture of AUSTRALIAN international post STAMPS $14.80 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 59m Buy It Now for only: $14.80 Buy It Now |
 Portugal Kiloware 20g+ 120+ recent rare on off paper stamps w HVs $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 40m |
 FRANCE Modern Kiloware incl recent all large 4oz 120g $17.07 Time Remaining: 19d 8h 28m Buy It Now for only: $17.07 Buy It Now |
 AUSTRALIA HV KILOWARE INTERNATIONAL 60gms 2oz RECENT $9.95 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 36m |
 Austria All different with recent stamps Very nice lot Aut 110 7 $0.69 Time Remaining: 6h 59m |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM FINLAND $7.88 Time Remaining: 16d 6h 15m Buy It Now for only: $7.88 Buy It Now |
 Austria All different with recent stamps Very nice lot Aut 109 7 $0.69 Time Remaining: 6h 59m |
 Pakistan accumulation of 60 recent Mnh Stamps $4.99 Time Remaining: 12d 16h 50m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now |
 Austria All different with recent stamps Very nice lot Aut 108 7 $0.69 Time Remaining: 6h 59m |
 kiloware VERY RECENT mixture of AUSTRALIAN STAMPS from 2010 2011 us $7.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 59m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now |
 US COMMEMORATIVE MIX ON PAPER ONE AND HALF POUNDS OLDER TO MORE RECENT $7.95 Time Remaining: 3d 8m |
 Australia KILOWARE 90 Recent 2011 60c commemoratives 18 stamps by 5 each $5.44 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 36m |
 World Charity Kiloware + Recent Stamps 520 Grams $34.76 Time Remaining: 23d 18h 12m Buy It Now for only: $34.76 Buy It Now |
 AUSTRALIA PREMIUM KILOWARE ON PAPER RECENT WITH MANY SHEET AND HIGH VALUES $45.54 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 12m |
 Germany 2011 2012 46 used recent comm + help stamps $22.90 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 36m Buy It Now for only: $22.90 Buy It Now |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM SWITZERLAND $3.48 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 12m |
 South Africa Nice Lot rather recent Used Issues $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 23m |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM FINLAND $7.88 Time Remaining: 16d 6h 41m Buy It Now for only: $7.88 Buy It Now |
 A MELANGE Of Recent Whimsical SETS From France $3.75 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 50m |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM FINLAND $7.88 Time Remaining: 22d 6h Buy It Now for only: $7.88 Buy It Now |
 South Africa Nice Lot rather recent Used Issues $1.51 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 23m |
 World Charity Kiloware + Recent Stamps 485 Grams $1.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 3h 53m |
 World Charity Kiloware + Recent Stamps 505 Grams $34.76 Time Remaining: 22d 4h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.76 Buy It Now |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM NORWAY inc HIGH VALUES $5.06 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 27m |
 25+ COVERS WITH RECENT AND OLD STAMPS EARLTY 1900S TO CONTEMP 2 85 $5.00 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 10m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 Buy It Now |
 Great Britain Recent Commemorative Kiloware 50 grams Most issued in 2010 2011 $5.92 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 3h 55m |
 A NEW MIX OF MOSTLY RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM NORWAY $9.46 Time Remaining: 22d 5h 21m Buy It Now for only: $9.46 Buy It Now |
 450 grams of recent EURO German high value commemoratives kiloware 2011 Germany $34.01 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 9h 39m |
 South Africa Nice Lot rather recent Used Issues $3.11 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 25m |
 UK Great Britain 50 Different Used modern recent stamps $3.90 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 39m Buy It Now for only: $3.90 Buy It Now |
 31 Different Recent US Commemoratives USED Off Paper $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 44m |
 SWEDEN wonderful mixture of recent 385 stamps Lot 9146NT $28.30 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $28.30 Buy It Now |
 South AfricaNice Lot rather recent Used Issues 2 Scans $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 24m |
 South Africa Nice Lot rather recent Used Issues $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 23m |
 600 Different Australian stamps from early to recent $14.85 Time Remaining: 25d 6h 12m Buy It Now for only: $14.85 Buy It Now |
 NORWAY 70 GRAMS KILOWARE FROM RECENT YEARS $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 27m |
 A FRESH SELECTION OF RECENT COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM FINLAND $7.88 Time Remaining: 16d 6h 30m Buy It Now for only: $7.88 Buy It Now |
 World Charity Kiloware + Recent Stamps 490 Grams $3.48 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 3h 33m |
 Austria Massive fine used collection 1850 recent x 2000 different CV 2800 $236.97 Time Remaining: 2h 37m |
 AUSTRALIA Modern Kiloware incl recent all large 200g $18.80 Time Remaining: 19d 8h 28m Buy It Now for only: $18.80 Buy It Now |
 Mixed Lot of More Recent Stamps from Poland $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 18m |
 Germany Kiloware recent incl 2000 2012 CV90+ $9.90 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 14m Buy It Now for only: $9.90 Buy It Now |
 Australian Kiloware 1000 Postal Used Recent Years Stamps on Paper $3.00 Time Remaining: 12h 32m |
 State implementation of recent food stamp program reforms: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Nutrition of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ... Congress, first session, October 18, 1983 Sale Price: $14.99  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product  |
 1962-1970: Collector's Edition Box Set (Remastered Red & Blue Albums with Cards & Stamp) Sale Price: $119.95 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis collector's edition box set includes the 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 remastered Beatles albums, expanded booklets, newly written essays, rare photos, a 32 page booklet, a vintage 1964 Beatles stamp (graded and authenticated Gem Mint 10) and a square acetate collector's set containing one square for each Red and Blue album, plus eight additional squares for each Beatles' career between 1962 and 1969... |
 John Entwistle: An Ox Tale Sale Price: $3.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 StampManage USA 2010 Scott Catalog Stamp Collecting Software Sale Price: $39.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionComplete listings for stamps from the United States & US Possessions. Just released 2010 version with the latest issues up to June 2009 - Scott# 4422. 19,900 Stamps & 14,500+ Images. Use StampManage USA stamp collecting software to catalog and value US stamp collection... |
 My American Dream (Special Edition with Bonus Track) See Reviews For This Product DescriptionSpecial edition features BONUS TRACK "Caruso"! Neal E. Boyd, fan favorite and winner of the NBC hit television show, "America's Got Talent," is set to release his anticipated debut CD, "My American Dream" on June 23rd... |
 Crayons Sale Price: $12.98 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Queen is Back! Legendary singer songwriter Donna Summer is back with her first studio album in 17 years. In the thirty plus years that Donna Summer has been making music she has never confined her artistry to just one genre... |
