Consolidation at a low level
In October 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 1% higher than in the previous year.
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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.
Uncertainty causes reluctance to invest
In April 2025, incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector were 15% below the previous year’s result.
Difficult year comes to a positive end
In December 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia exceeded the previous year’s level by 10%.
Difficult order situation in August
In August 2024, incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector were 10% down on the previous year’s result.
Disappointing first half of 2024
Incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector in June 2024 were 15% down on the previous year.
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.
Mechanical engineering NRW: Customers outside the eurozone provide a ray of hope
In March 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 12% higher than in the previous year.
Mechanical engineering NRW: Slight decline in February
In February 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 3% down on the previous year.
Mechanical engineering NRW: Year closes with a clear loss
In December 2023, incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia’s mechanical and plant engineering sector fell short of the previous year’s level by 25% on a price-adjusted basis.