Keyword: International
HERMLE AG exceeds expectations 2025
Interim high due to large orders from abroad. Politics and bureaucratic requirements weigh on the operating result.
US Manufacturing in September 2025
Machine orders in the USA have been declining since August, remaining at a high level in September 2025
US Manufacturing in August 2025
Machine orders remain resilient in August despite increasing headwinds
VDMA – Situation in Mechanical Engineering in the 3rd Quarter
The mood in mechanical and plant engineering has further deteriorated in the third quarter, and the outlook has noticeably worsened. In addition to the trade conflict, the weakness in key customer sectors is increasingly taking its toll.
US Manufacturing in July 2025
Machine orders decline despite stronger year-on-year growth
VDMA – The "Customs Deal" and the (bad) Consequences
The EU Commission defends the 15 percent "Tariff Deal" with the USA. However, more and more products are subject to the significantly higher steel and aluminum tariffs. The VDMA urgently calls on the EU Commission to advocate for improvements.
US Manufacturing in June 2025
Machine orders in the USA are increasing with growing automation. The aerospace industry is booming.
Comau takes over Automha
Comau has completed the acquisition of Automha S.p.A. ('Automha'). Thus, Comau has acquired full ownership of the company and its global subsidiaries.
US manufacturing in May 2025
Order intake in the US machinery sector slows down in May but retains growth compared to the previous year.
Investment in China
With a ceremonial event, Zeller+Gmelin officially opened its new production site in Huzhou, China, on May 8, 2025.