ProduktionNRW provided information about career opportunities in mechanical and plant engineering at the “mach mit” training fair in Oelde and introduced the TALENTMASCHINE.de platform for young talent.
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Demand in North Rhine-Westphalia’s machinery and plant engineering sector remains weak: In May 2026, order intake was significantly below the previous year’s level—with international business in particular weighing on the trend.
VDMA Startup-Machine and a new matchmaking initiative demonstrate how the mechanical and plant engineering sector can find suitable startups and easily launch collaborations—in a practical, structured way that delivers clear added value.
In April 2026, incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in NRW were 5% below the previous year in real terms. Germany lost 4%, other countries 5%; the eurozone fell by 8%.
Holiday Programme for Young People: The “MI(N)T-mach Week – Level Up” (20–24 July 2026) at the Euskirchen Vocational Training Centre (BZE) offers exciting insights into STEM careers with a strong hands-on and interactive approach. You are welcome to support the initiative by sharing this opportunity within your network.
Six startups from NRW get the chance to present their solutions for smart manufacturing worldwide. Apply now and make the leap onto the international stage.
What makes companies really attractive to skilled workers? The start of the webinar series shows why employer attractiveness does not begin in recruiting, but in everyday working life – and which factors are decisive here.