Economy

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.

Statement from Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU–SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, on the situation of the machine tool industry in Italy in the third quarter.

Interim high due to large orders from abroad. Politics and bureaucratic requirements weigh on the operating result.

Machine orders in the USA have been declining since August, remaining at a high level in September 2025

The mechanical engineering companies in Germany recorded a significant decline in their order books in September. This also results in a slight order decrease for the first nine months of 2025.

Machine orders remain resilient in August despite increasing headwinds

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.

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.

Machine orders decline despite stronger year-on-year growth

The slight easing in the order books in July is not a trend reversal: The hoped-for dynamism in investments in mechanical engineering is still lacking. Therefore, the promised relief must come in the autumn.

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

Machine orders in the USA are increasing with growing automation. The aerospace industry is booming.

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.

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