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.
NRW flies the flag at XPONENTIAL Europe and Euro Defense Expo
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.
Focus on research funding
The event highlighted central funding programs at federal level and showed how companies can receive targeted support for innovation projects.
Strategic exchange: Egypt Round Table with NRW.Global Business
With its young population, growing middle class, and strategic location, Egypt offers a wide range of opportunities for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia—particularly through investments in infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and industry.
Economic Round Table NRW – Kazakhstan
As a strategic partner, Kazakhstan offers a wide range of opportunities for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia in the mechanical and plant engineering sector and in the supply of critical raw materials.
OWL Maschinenbau-Kongress 2025
The owl mechanical engineering congress 2025 took place on October 8 at the IHK-Lippe in Detmold.
Lean in practice
The web seminar “Lean in Practice” used a digital tour of ITA’s smart factory to show how lean methods can measurably improve production processes and help to avoid waste in the long term.