High sickness rate in mechanical and plant engineering
Despite persistently high levels of sick leave in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, the event analyzed current developments and discussed possible courses of action.
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QM-Corner: Product liability in transition
The QM Corner showed how companies can minimize liability risks under the new EU Product Liability Directive and make processes future-proof.
Uncertainty weighs on companies
In August 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 2% down on the previous year.
One year under the EU Battery Regulation – key requirements
Since August 2025, the EU Battery Regulation has brought with it new obligations in the context of extended producer responsibility. The new requirements were highlighted and discussed.
Small increase in July
In July 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 1% higher than in the previous year.
Fifth INTERREG Meuse-Rhine call for projects launched
New INTERREG call: Over 38 million euros in EU funding for cross-border projects in NRW, Belgium and the Netherlands – focus on green transformation and future topics.
Start of the second round of “Circular Production NRW”
The “Circular Production NRW” (ZiPo.NRW) funding call is entering the next round: applications can now be submitted until December 15, 2025.
NRW joint state stand at IFAT 2026
Companies from North Rhine-Westphalia with a focus on the circular economy can now apply to take part in the NRW joint state stand at IFAT Munich 2026.
Slight decline in the first half of the year
In June 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 4% higher than in the previous year.
AI in the company
In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.