
The economy may seem a bit flat, but Absolute Machine Tools is on the rise. On March 24, 2016, the team at Absolute announced an agreement to acquire Machine Tool Technology – 21 (MTT-21), a well-known Chicago area CNC machine tool distributor. The acquisition further validates Absoluteโs commitment to Illinois/Wisconsin manufacturers and enhances the companyโs existing exemplary applications engineering, service and customer support.
โThis acquisition combines the global resources of our company with the capabilities and excellent local reputation of MTT-21,โ Absolute Machine Toolsโ president Steve Ortner said.
Ortner said the move is a sign of Absoluteโs strength during this tough economic climate.
The Machine Tool Technology – 21 Dream Team
With March Madness in full swing, Absolute Machine Tools canโt help but brag about the new members of the machine tool industry dream team that will be joining Absolute in the MTT-21 acquisition.
This team of professionals will enhance Absoluteโs onsite service and repair, engineering and tech support, and turnkey services. The new personnel include:
In total, these five new dream team members bring over 100 years of expertise in various machine tool industry sectors to Absolute Machine Tools’ Midwest Technical Center in Elgin, Illinois.

