Mitutoyo This Japanese company is possibly the largest single manufacturer of precision measuring tools outside of China. Some of their products were, until a few years ago, assembled in the USA of Japanese components and somewhat misleadingly labeled "made in USA." Mitutoyo leads the field in digital measurement technology although they frequently have delivery problems because all their supplies are sent to our shores aboard that proverbial "slow boat." Their Brazilian manufacturing plant is now producing good quality calipers, magnetic stands and other components. It isn't always easy to spell. Mititoyo, Mitituyu, Mitotuyo, Mititoya are variations often seen. It isn't the easiest brand name to pronounce, either. It's a bit of a tongue twister for English speakers. Try: Mitt-oo-toy-o with the stress ideally placed at the beginning of the word. Mitutoyo has published a new 2007 catalog. It is available in PDF format by calling Mitutoyo, or on the Mitutoyo web site. If not exactly visually stunning, it's full of details and more products than anyone can dream of. Hurry! Mitutoyo has announced a 3% price increase effective August 15, 2008. Orders placed before that date will be sold at the old prices. | 
