AMT names winner of 2016 Albert W. Moore AMT Leadership Award

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, McLean, Va., has presented the Albert W. Moore AMT Leadership Award to Marcus B. Crotts, founder of full-service machine tool distributor Crotts & Saunders LLC, Winston-Salem, N.C., in recognition of his outstanding support of the manufacturing technology industry.

“The Albert W. Moore AMT Leadership Award honors those individuals from our industry who have gone above and beyond by carrying out the mission of the association, and who have had a dramatic impact on our industry,” said Douglas Woods, AMT president. “Marcus has distinguished himself as an outstanding innovator, leader, and advocate for the manufacturing technology and engineering industry.”

For 57 years Crotts led Crotts & Saunders LLC. Through his leadership, the company has become nationally recognized for its impact on manufacturing processes through improved basic design methodologies. As board chair of the American Machine Tool Distributors Association in the 1980s, Crotts guided the association during the introduction of CNC technology.

Throughout his career, he has spearheaded numerous educational, technical, and civic organizations to promote the professional development of engineers and machinists. Crotts is internationally recognized for his service and contributions to engineering and civic affairs to encourage high moral values in all vocations and peace throughout the world.