VDMA / Mechanical and plant engineering
Global machine sales figures for 2017
The VDMA has published its first estimates of global machine sales. According to these estimates, sales of machinery and equipment in Europe rose by 6%. This was the highest growth since 2011. The figures in detail.
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Global machine sales figures for 2017
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