CIRCO method: Practical introduction to circular business models
Circular economy as an opportunity: CIRCO workshops support companies in becoming more resilient through circular product design and new business models.
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Consolidation at a low level
In October 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 1% higher than in the previous year.
Experience Europe – Training with prospects!
The NRW initiative “Europe – Experience and Learn” promotes stays abroad for trainees and strengthens international skills.
NRW Innovation Award 2026: Application phase started!
To mark the 50th anniversary of the “International Year of Women”, the competition is aimed exclusively at female innovators for the first time.
20 years of FMB: Anniversary edition provides strong impetus for mechanical engineering
New formats, exciting trends and satisfied exhibitors: the 20th FMB in Bad Salzuflen shows how a trade fair can set the tone even in challenging times.
Simulation as the key to faster product development
How FEM and CFD simulations accelerate development processes, reduce costs and ensure quality – insights from the field.
NRW flies the flag at XPONENTIAL Europe and Euro Defense Expo
For the first time, NRW is giving small and medium-sized companies and start-ups the opportunity to present their defense products and services at joint state stands.
New case law, new obligations: Employment law at a glance
The mechanical and plant engineering industry is facing new challenges: Legislative changes, political decisions and recent court rulings are changing the employment law framework and presenting companies with new challenges.
Light and shadow in the order situation
In September 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were slightly below the previous year’s level. While domestic demand increased, foreign markets – particularly the eurozone – recorded a decline.
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.