28.01.2010 - The machine tool industry has seen the slump in its order bookings bottom out. This is particularly true for the large vendor nations who will be meeting at the METAV in Düsseldorf from 23 to 27 February 2010, this year’s first comprehensive international trade fair for the entire metalworking sector. 680 top-ranking exhibitors from 26 different countries will on a net exhibition area of around 32,000 m² be showcasing their innovations in terms of both products and services for industrial manufacture.

18.01.2010 - We must not expect miracles to happen throughout 2010 but "we hope that a strong bauma in April this year will help support the change in atmosphere which is so very important for the construction equipment and building material machinery industry", explained Dr. Christof Kemmann.

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