Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> October 4, 1999
ROBERT F. MCCARTHY is a Director with ABN AMRO, Inc., covering capital
goods manufacturers and industrial suppliers. Previously, he was
associated with Duff & Phelps Investment Research Company. A Chartered
Financial Analyst, he is a member of the Investment Analysts Society of
Chicago and the Machinery Analysts of New York. Mr. McCarthy holds a
Bachelor's degree from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the
University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: In general, how would you characterize the environment for themachinery companies as we move into 2000?
Mr. McCarthy: I guess the word I would choose would be challenging.