Reports on the American Textile Machinery Exhibition - International (ATME-I) held in Greenville, USA in October 2000, which although experienced lower attendance than the past, had attracted many decision makers. Trends included few rotor spinning machines on display: a push for compact spinning; automated materials handling technology; and on-line testing and product evaluation. Reviews ATME-I by process and company. Twisting-higher speeds and reduced doff cycle - Twistenchology, Spain; Ratti, Italy. Winding - Sahm. Nonwovens - wider faster, greater throughput and lower costs - Dilo System Group, Germany; Dr Ernst Fegrer, Austria; NSC - Schlumberger; Fleissner Germany; Laroche, France; Stellmacor, Germany & USA. Testing - Windows and web based products - Transcat; Malcam; A,B. Carter; SDL; Lawson-Hemphill. Materials Hndling - automation and minimal human contact - UTIT; neuenhauser; Electrojec; Custom Industries; keith Mfg Co; Stover Equipment Co; Robinson Industires; Shuer industries; Bay Controls; Ingersoll-Rand; Elliott; Cooper Turbocompressor; Pneumafil; Welco; M&M Electrics; Argus; Mor-Lite; Stockton; American Moistening Company; B&D Boilers; Clarkson's; Defender Services.