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For the first time since October last year, the decline in orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in July was only in single figures compared to the previous year. However, the VDMA is not yet talking about a trend reversal.

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During the third plenary session of the Central Committee, China repositioned its economic policy and announced a technology-centered approach. Chinese robot manufacturers are strategically preparing for this.

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German mechanical and plant engineering companies suffered significant losses on foreign markets in Q1 and Q2 2024. Exports are nominally 4.8% lower than in the previous year.

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The German mechanical and plant engineering sector closed the first half of 2024 with a double-digit decline. In June, orders were again down by nine percentage points in real terms.

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The German electrical and digital industry is once again feeling the effects of weaker demand from abroad. Germany's most important trading partner is also holding back.

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China is positioning itself on the global market with higher quality and technologically advanced products at lower prices. A recent VDMA study shows how China's mechanical and plant engineering industry is proceeding and how companies and politicians in this country should act.

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The high order intake in April proved to be a flash in the pan for the German mechanical engineering industry. Disillusionment set in the following month.

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The German electrical and digital industry also suffered a decline in orders in May 2024. This was reported by the ZVEI.

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Germany's mechanical engineering companies have suffered a significant setback in incoming orders. Growth in April was followed by a significant slump in May.

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There are obviously conciliatory tones between industry and the Chancellery. How the Chancellor presents himself to industry.

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