China and Spain with growth
The electrical and digital industry recorded a double-digit percentage decline in exports in March. Only exports to China and Spain increased. This puts the first quarter in the red.
read more...read more...Fewer machinery exports in the first quarter
Machinery exports continued to decline in the first quarter, according to the VDMA. Orders from the USA are also flagging. China is also falling short of expectations.
read more...ZVEI calls for a turnaround in efficiency
"Far too often we stand in our own way"
At the eSummit in Berlin, the ZVEI is calling for the efficiency revolution to start now. This involves the broad electrification of all areas of life, especially the industrial, transportation and residential sectors.
read more...Relaxation in sight, but...
Despite a low order intake in March, there are initial signs of an easing in the mechanical and plant engineering sector: foreign orders have bottomed out, according to the VDMA. However, it is too early to breathe a sigh of relief.
read more...Associations at the Hannover Messe 2024
Politicians are called upon
At their joint press conference at the Hannover Messe, the three major associations BDI, ZVEI and VDMA called on politicians in Berlin and Brussels to implement "courageous reforms" in order to strengthen Germany and Europe as an industrial location.
read more...Interview with Gunther Koschnick, ZVEI
The energy efficiency scenario
ZVEI is organizing the 'All Electric Society Arena' at the Hannover Messe for the first time. ZVEI Division Manager Gunther Koschnik explains in an interview why the All Electric Society is gaining in importance right now.
read more...Forum Manufacturing-X founded
In the VDMA Forum Manufacturing-X, the association bundles all activities on this topic for member companies and stakeholders. With the forum, the association is building on what has been developed over the last 10 years by the VDMA Industry 4.0 Forum.
read more...followed up! - with Dr. Gunther Kegel
"Recognizably alien to the industry"
More and more regulations and bureaucracy are being imposed on companies. In an interview, ZVEI President Dr. Gunther Kegel criticizes politicians and calls for consistent action.
read more...Motivation boost through research allowance
The research allowance is a success story in mechanical and plant engineering. This was the conclusion of a VDMA study. The Growth Opportunities Act could even increase the effect.
read more...Companies benefit from higher export prices
Adjusted for price, machinery exports in 2023 were 0.7% below the previous year, but increased by 6% in nominal terms to a record export volume of € 207 million. Towards the end of the year, however, the mechanical and plant engineering sector felt the headwind. The VDMA also called for a welcoming culture.
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