Technology and knowledge transfer with innovation2business.nrw
The innvotion2business.nrw project, funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, helps companies to identify suitable technologies and cooperation partners.
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Securing skilled workers through continuing vocational training
The shortage of skilled workers is becoming increasingly urgent. In-company further training and qualification of the company’s own workforce can be decisive building blocks in keeping a company competitive.
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.
Salaries in mechanical and plant engineering
Salaries continue to play a central role in personnel development – the new VDMA Salary Study 2023/2024 presents salaries in 160 positions tailored to the mechanical engineering sector.
Innovation culture
Which leadership behavior promotes the culture of innovation in a company the most? Which cultural elements play which role in the company?
New approaches to recruiting young talent
The shortage of skilled workers, increasing innovative strength and passing on know-how and tradition are just some of the reasons why new approaches to recruiting young trainees are necessary.
ESPR: Impact on mechanical and plant engineering
The new Ecodesign Regulation aims to regulate products sustainably throughout their entire life cycle – the mechanical and plant engineering sector will be directly affected by this.
Opportunities of the circular economy for mechanical and plant engineering
The circular economy is one of the key areas of transformation with opportunities as an enabler for mechanical and plant engineering. The kick-off event presented selected business models.
Current challenges in sales in 2024
Promoting and challenging players in sales, new AI tools, resource efficiency in volatile markets, online marketing, etc. – many aspects currently need to be considered in sales strategy and organization.
Significant increase in demand despite challenging environment
In April 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia exceeded the previous year’s figure by 22% in real terms.