Order intake in mechanical engineering May 2025
The order intake in May was a pleasant surprise - albeit on a weak year-on-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a slight increase in orders this year so far, but global uncertainty remains high.
Order intake in mechanical engineering April 2025
The order intakes in mechanical engineering decreased by a real 6 percent in April compared to the previous year. An expected dampener, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.
Machine exports stabilize
The mechanical engineering sector started the year with a cautious export result. However, March showed a slight upward trend. But the weaknesses of the markets in China and the EU remain significant.
TRUMPF - Investment in the USA
TRUMPF has opened a smart factory in the USA. The $40 million facility is equipped with connected and automated manufacturing.
Order intake in mechanical engineering March 2025
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an order increase of a total of 4 percent - it was the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing order increase of 4 percent.
Order intake in mechanical engineering February 2025
In February, the order books in mechanical engineering unexpectedly filled up by a real 8 percent. Part of this increase is due to large-scale business, and part is due to component business.
Bachmann electronic with record sales
Renewable energies and maritime applications give the automation expert a boost
VDMA – Annual Report in Mechanical and Plant Engineering
Mechanical engineering feels the impact of the recession - yet companies have only reduced their workforce by just under 1 percent in 2024. Even now, core staff should be retained as much as possible.
OVE with Growth
OVE Plasmatec, a service provider for the surface refinement of elastomers, reports revenue growth for 2024 despite a challenging environment
Order Intake in Mechanical Engineering - Annual Report 2024
The overall result of orders in 2024 in mechanical and plant engineering is disappointing. The wait for a turnaround continues. Better framework conditions at the German location are an important aspect.