Keyword: International
Flender commissions new location in Brazil
Flender is expanding its presence in South America by acquiring the service business for wind turbines and industrial gear from Wärtsilä Brazil. The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur creates ideal conditions for customer partnerships in a highly dynamic market
Order intake mechanical engineering April 2026
For the machinery and plant engineering sector in Germany, April showed a mixed picture. Foreign demand is positive, while domestic demand is declining. Political action is needed to create better conditions at the location in Germany.
CERATIZIT secures tungsten supply
Initiative of the Plansee Group to establish a strategic tungsten oxide reserve in the United States
UCIMU – Mechanical Engineering Italy in the 1st Quarter 26
In the first quarter of 2026, the order index for machine tools developed by the Centro Studi & Cultura di Impresa of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE recorded an increase of 3.1% compared to the period of January-March 2025. The absolute index value has settled at 87.1 (base 100 in 2021).
URMA AG opens Experience Center
URMA AG is known in the world of machining for high-quality and innovative precision tool systems. The Swiss company has now invested in a new competence center with 1,800 m2 and has officially opened it, making a clear statement for the future.
A tool, a device
EMCO Gears in Illinois has developed a modern manufacturing approach for a demanding bevel gear set with special geometry in collaboration with tool partner HORN USA.
HERMLE 2025 exceeds expectations
The machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG performed well in 2025 under very turbulent external conditions and developed overall better than expected.
Mikron - Shareholders approve proposals
Announcement regarding the ordinary general meeting of Mikron Holding AG, a specialist in automation solutions, manufacturing systems, and cutting tools.
US Manufacturing in February 2026
The dynamics of machine demand from the end of 2025 in US manufacturing technology continues in the first two months of 2026
VDW Symposium in Bangkok
Symposium strengthens the market presence of German machine tool manufacturers and enhances the opportunities for German production technology in Thailand
Sustainable also in the Czech Republic
Walter confirms highest standards through successful certifications
Starrag at the BIEMH in Bilbao
Solutions for the machining of titanium, aluminum, and cubic components
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.













