International
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Trade fair meets medium-sized business
The cost of having your own trade fair stand is high – especially when it comes to foreign trade fairs. The state of NRW supports small and medium-sized companies to exhibit at a trade fair of their choice.
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Foreign trade fairs
Trade fairs are of great importance in international marketing. Due to the high cost, the selection of suitable trade fairs for a presentation of the company and its products is of particular importance.
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International Activities
Companies from the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia will find a quick overview of international activities in North Rhine-Westphalia and of support and information services.
News International
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NRW initiative “Europe – Experience and Learn
The “Europe – Experience and Learn” initiative of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Youth Parliament in Germany e.V. is designed to help trainees gain EU experience abroad.
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Transport challenge – Logistics and transport news
The time and financial expenditure for the transport of goods is increasing for companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industry. There is a need for optimization.
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ASEAN – Opportunities and Challenges
The ASEAN countries are a heterogeneous and dynamic economic area, which offers potential for the NRW mechanical engineering industry.