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VDMA: EU-US tariff deal a ‘slap in the face’
VDMA warns of job losses and an enormous competitive disadvantage for European companies 
The quiet hunt for non-compliant construction equipment at Bauma
CECE takes part in VDMA task force on the lookout for non-compliant machines and equipment
Five winners named in 2025 bauma Innovation Awards
Bauma once again held its Innovation Awards, crowning winners across five categories 
Prepare for scale at Bauma ‘25 (and a look at who’s coming)
The world’s largest equipment show is back in 2025 with plans to be as big as ever
VDMA: ‘Industry caught between record sales and gloomy outlook’
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The availability of more components to manufacturers has improved, however, the order backlog is gradually declining
VDMA: Hydrogen ‘the only way to climate neutrality’
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German trade body calls for a rapid shift to hydrogen-focused projects
German construction equipment sector’s positive end to 2022
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Trade association VDMA says manufacturers increased turnover by 3% in real terms
Shortlist announced for Bauma Innovation Award
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Just 15 innovative products now in the race for five prestigious accolades
The future of German infrastructure
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Government prioritises infrastructure projects and a climate-neutral construction sector
Rise of autonomy to be seen at Bauma
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Organisers anticipate the unveiling of more ‘intelligent’ construction equipment during October’s Munich exhibition
Sennebogen set for electric material handlers ‘world premiere’
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Battery-operated machines to be presented at IFAT trade show in Germany from 30 May
Shortages delay equipment production, says VDMA
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German association cautious on expectations for 2021 due to supply chain issues
How politics and investment are driving Germany’s covid recovery
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With an ageing transport infrastructure one of the many and varied challenges facing Germany as it emerges from the coronavirus crisis, CE takes a closer look at Europe’s largest construction market
VDMA reports positive news for German construction
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Trade association reports 17% fall in equipment production in 2020 was less than was feared
Hawe chairman Haeusgen new VDMA president
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Karl Haeusgen, chairman of the supervisory board at Hawe Hydraulik SE, elected as new president of the VDMA
VDMA: Europe’s situation ‘tense but not dramatic’
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Trade association sticks with forecast of 10% to 30% decline in equipment sales
Germany’s VDMA reports 9% decline
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Drop in domestic and foreign orders results in ’gloomy’ 2019 for Germany’s mechanical engineering industry