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Ulrich Ackermann is Head of Foreign Trade at the mechanical engineering association VDMA

„We need free trade agreements with all important partners“

Donald Trump's tariffs are causing concern amongst German machinery exporters. Ulrich Ackermann from the mechanical engineering association VDMA still hopes there is room for negotiations with the US, but says the EU should speed up on trade agreements with India and Mercosur.Show more

Interview withUlrich Ackermann, VDMA

von Karolin Rothbart

Tania von der Goltz

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen loses Chief Financial Officer

Tania von der Goltz does not want to continue at machine manufacturer Heidelberg. The CFO will step down at the end of March – her duties will be taken over by CEO Jürgen Otto. Heidelberg considers itself to be ‘optimally positioned’. Show more

Printing industry

von Karolin Rothbart

Neuenhauser CEO Lutz Wolf

„Despite everything, we are confident about Germany as a business location“

The Neuenhauser Group is currently holding back on new investment. However, the family-owned mechanical engineering and metal processing company remains committed to the German business location, and hopes to see positive action from the next government.Show more

Confidence instead of German angst (9)Neuenhauser Group

von Carsten Steevens

Machinery exporters see growing opportunities in the United States market

Beware of concentration risk

German machinery & equipment exporters are increasing their presence in the United States market. But with uncertainty over the policies of incoming President Donald Trump, diversification into other markets remains key.Show more

OpinionMachinery exports

von Karolin Rothbart

Developers at Trumpf in the cleanroom. The company's EUV laser systems enable the production of high-performance microchips.

R&D keeps Trumpf ahead of the pack

Machine tools and laser technology company Trumpf continues to spend heavily on R&D in spite of the difficult business environment. CEO Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller is critical of elements of German industry that are quick to call for state aid.Show more

A conversation withNicola Leibinger-Kammüller, Trumpf

von Thomas Spengler

An apprentice at the MAN training centre in Oberhausen.

Businesses need to publicise salary levels to recruit young talent

The shortage of skilled labour is causing problems in Germany's mechanical engineering sector. Companies need to communicate better to attract young talent, says Jörg Friedrich from industry association VDMA.Show more

Interview withJörg Friedrich, VDMA

von Karolin Rothbart