Economy

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.

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 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.

With a ceremonial event, Zeller+Gmelin officially opened its new production site in Huzhou, China, on May 8, 2025.

The order intakes in mechanical engineering decreased by a real 6 percent in April compared to the previous year. An expected dampener, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.

The mechanical engineering sector started the year with a cautious export result. However, March showed a slight upward trend. But the weaknesses of the markets in China and the EU remain significant.

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.

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 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.