EU machinery and equipment manufacturing companies currently rate their competitive position as worse than the long-term average. This is particularly true to companies based in Germany.
China’s Two Sessions 2025 spotlight a bold industrial shift—AI, 6G, digitalization, and smart manufacturing are set to reshape the machinery sector in the coming years.
The European construction industry continues to suffer from high interest rates, material prices and reluctance to invest. The recovery in residential construction will not become a reality until 2026. However, this does not apply to Germany.
The Liaison Office India monitors the markets in India exclusively for VDMA member companies - for the fluid power industry with a special focus on its customer sectors.
