Economy

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.

Modern mold making is traditionally dominated by extremely durable steels. But how can a seemingly fragile material like ceramics revolutionize the industry? This question is addressed by the competence trio consisting of BCE Special Ceramics, KRAMSKI, and ZECHA. Together, they are researching approaches for injection molding tool construction.

As part of this, the German locations in Besigheim and Empfingen will be closed. The products previously manufactured at the two locations will henceforth be produced at other sites of the CERATIZIT Group.

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.

The business of the machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG continued to be affected by extremely uncertain conditions in the first five months of 2025.

The standard parts manufacturer Meusburger is addressing the current challenges in tool and mold making with a strategic combination of efficiency enhancement and increased digitalization.

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.

The machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG was influenced by difficult economic conditions in the first half of 2025, but developed somewhat better than expected overall due to growth abroad.

The turned parts industry looks back on a difficult year – between declines and upheavals, the hope for stabilization is at the forefront for 2025. In Fulda, manufacturers, machine builders, and tool specialists came together to discuss opportunities at the spring meeting of the turned parts association.

The business development of the machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG was, as expected, declining in the first quarter of 2025 due to the weak economy in the machine tool industry.

Order intake in the US machinery sector slows down in May but retains growth compared to the previous year.

The Korean machine tool manufacturer presented the key milestones of its global growth strategy and the future direction of the company at EMO Hannover 2025. The acquisition of the HELLER Group is part of this strategy.

Orders from Euro countries result in a small order increase in mechanical engineering in the first half of the year. The trade dispute with the USA, however, continues to burden orders even in June.

With the contract signed yesterday ('Signing'), both companies lay the foundation for a strong partnership that brings together competencies, markets, and future visions.