Tag: Business Administration
Clear and efficient - consistent realignment at MAPAL
On May 1, 2026, the German companies of the MAPAL Group will be legally merged into MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG.
Order intake in mechanical engineering in January 2026
The start of the year was disappointing, with mechanical engineering recording a 6 percent decrease in orders in January. The war in the Gulf region brings new uncertainty and burdens.
VDMA - Machine exports in 2025
The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany had to endure noticeable losses in foreign markets again in 2025.
STUDER exceeds its own expectations
The Swiss technology company for precision cylindrical grinding machines was able to strengthen its global market position despite the challenging geopolitical situation, expand its portfolio with innovative new products, further develop customer care, and invest several million euros in infrastructure.
UCIMU – The Italian Machinery Industry in the 3rd Quarter
Statement by Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU–SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, on the situation of the machine tool industry in Italy in the fourth quarter of 2025.
US Manufacturing in December 2025
Orders in US Manufacturing Technology reach record high in December 2025
Order intake mechanical engineering 2025
The mechanical engineering industry in Germany ended the year 2025 with zero growth in the order books. Overall, the mood in the sector has recently brightened slightly.
2025 between crisis burden and stabilization
The precision tool industry is urgently awaiting clear political signals for better framework conditions and is focusing on tungsten recycling in Europe to strengthen supply security and independence.
Order intake in mechanical engineering October 2025
The order intake in mechanical engineering has increased by a real 4 percent in October compared to the previous year. The increase is encouraging but only signifies a consolidation at a low level.
HERMLE AG – Order intake 2025 increased by 5%
The machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG announces an increase in orders due to large projects from abroad. While orders rose by 5% in the first nine months of 2025, domestic business is 10% below the previous year.
UCIMU – The Italian Machinery Industry in the 3rd Quarter
Statement from Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU–SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, on the situation of the machine tool industry in Italy in the third quarter.
HERMLE AG - 2025 better than expected
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