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VDMA NRW is the contact for more than 800 member companies of the North Rhine-Westphalian mechanical engineering industry and the short line to the services of the VDMA and its network.

We represent the interests of our members at the state level as well as locally and support them with current information on topics relevant to the industry. As a contact for all questions and a link to institutions, we manage the transfer of knowledge for our member companies in practical events relating to mechanical and plant engineering.

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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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Trade fairs and Events

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Tue. 17.06.25 Tue. 17.06.25

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Service: Increased efficiency, cost savings, customer satisfaction - digitalization as the ideal solution?

The digitalization of the service business poses major challenges, but also offers competitive advantages.

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Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

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Use of generative AI tools in technical mechanical engineering sales

Mechanical engineering sales are changing - data-driven decisions, a personalized customer approach and automated processes are developing into new digital standards thanks to AI-supported tools.

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Tue. 24.06.25 Tue. 24.06.25

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Web-ERFA "The new EU packaging regulation"

What does the new EU packaging regulation mean for the mechanical engineering industry? Basics and case studies

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Wed. 25.06.25 Wed. 25.06.25

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Update on European substance policy

Get the latest information on European substance regulation - for example on PFAS and chromium(VI) under the REACH Regulation and the POP Regulation - in a compact and practical format.

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Fri. 27.06.25 Fri. 27.06.25

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Cost optimization in purchasing

In our virtual event, you will receive an overview and practical examples of the possibilities for cost optimisation in purchasing, such as the recovery of price demands, cost engineering or inventory optimisation.

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Tue. 01.07.25 Tue. 01.07.25

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Focus on mechanical and plant engineering: making sustainability measurable

How can greenhouse gas emissions be systematically recorded over the entire life cycle of a company and product? The event will show how companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector can approach this topic.

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Industry Knowledge

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Mechanical Engineering in North Rhine-Westphalia
The largest industrial employer with more than 190,000 employees generated 47.8 billion euros in sales in 2024
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Knowledge Transfer
NRW has the densest research network in Europe and offers best conditions for innovation and technology transfer
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NRW is the state of highly qualified academics and skilled workers. 
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Located in NRW, globally successful: every fifth German machine is produced in NRW