NRW develops circular economy strategy – companies should get involved
NRW presents key points for a state-wide circular economy strategy and asks businesses for feedback. The online consultation runs until 15.02.2026.
Annette Petereit
Impetus for a climate-friendly transformation: IN4climate.NRW
On October 27, 2025, experts came together for the third plenary session of IN4climate.NRW in Gelsenkirchen – including VDMA NRW.
Difficult order situation in August
In August 2024, incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector were 10% down on the previous year’s result.
Become a co-exhibitor on the NRW stand at the Hannover Messe!
The state of NRW is organizing a joint stand at Hannover Messe 2025, which will take place in Hanover from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Interested parties are welcome to register for participation.
Orders disappoint in July
In July 2024, incoming orders in the North Rhine-Westphalian mechanical and plant engineering sector were 10 per cent down on the previous year.
NRW exhibitors at WindEnergy Hamburg
From September 24 to 27, 2024, companies and initiatives from NRW will be exhibiting at the joint state stand at WindEnergy Hamburg.
Disappointing first half of 2024
Incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector in June 2024 were 15% down on the previous year.
Domestic demand disappointed
In May 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 45% down on the previous year.
Co-exhibiting at the NRW joint stand at WindEnergy Hamburg
Be a co-exhibitor at the NRW joint stand at WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 from September 24 to 27, 2024! The state of NRW offers an attractive opportunity to co-exhibit!
NRW innovations at Hannover Messe
Around 25 exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations, application examples and technologies for shaping the future at the NRW joint stand at the Hannover Messe in Hall 7 Stand A28 from April 22 to 26, 2024.