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Im August musste der baden-württembergische Maschinen- und Anlagenbau einen Orderrückgang von real 28 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat verzeichnen.

In July, Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a 2% drop in orders in real terms compared to the same month last year.

Following the recent positive trend in incoming orders, the decline in orders in June of 7% in real terms compared to the same month last year was a further dampener for the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg.

Following the recent positive trend in incoming orders, the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg recorded a slight decline of 1 percent in real terms in May compared to the same month last year.

In April 2025, the positive trend in incoming orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector continued with an increase of 6 percent in real terms compared to the same month last year.

Sentiment among companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg remains low

Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a 5% increase in orders in real terms in February 2025 compared to the same month last year.

The weakness in orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector continues into the new year.

The weak order situation in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector continues in November.

Incoming orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector remained weak in October.

After the very weak economy in 2024, hopes are pinned on markets picking up in 2025 / Politicians must set business-friendly framework conditions

The order situation in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector deteriorated again in September.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Baden-Württemberg is facing a number of pressing challenges.

Order situation is lukewarm, investment plans are at a standstill. USA continues to be the driving force, while China disappoints.

In August, incoming orders were disappointing with a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. Orders from non-euro countries in particular fell sharply - an effect of US customs policy.

Rising turnover in July thanks to major orders.

Trade conflicts, bureaucracy and rising costs are slowing down the mechanical engineering sector. Production will fall by 5 percent in 2025. VDMA President Kawlath calls for an "autumn of action".

In July, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 15% in real terms compared to the same month last year. Domestic demand fell by 30%, while foreign orders dropped by 11%.

The slight easing in order books in July is not a trend reversal: The hoped-for momentum in investments in mechanical engineering is still lacking. The promised relief must therefore come in the fall.

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector were down 5% in real terms in June compared to the same month last year.

Process plant and equipment from Germany in demand abroad.

Orders from eurozone countries resulted in a slight increase in orders for mechanical engineering in the first half of the year. However, the tariff dispute with the US continued to weigh on orders in June.

Demand for process engineering from Germany improves slightly, sales slump.

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector increased by 2% in May compared to the same month last year.

Incoming orders in May were a positive surprise - albeit on a weak prior-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a small increase in orders so far this year, but global uncertainty remains high.

April brings an increase in orders and a rise in sales thanks to international business.

Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector fell by 6% in real terms in April compared to the previous year. An expected setback, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.

The textile machinery industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Global demand remains subdued and almost all sales markets are affected by a reluctance to invest.

Incoming orders and sales in the process engineering sector develop negatively in March Incoming orders: slightly down / turnover: very clearly down on the same month last year.

The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing increase in orders of 4%.

Sales up, incoming orders not picking up.

In February, order books in the mechanical engineering sector filled up unexpectedly strongly by 8% in real terms. Part of this growth was due to large-scale plant business and part to component business.

No recovery at the start of the year - order intake continues to decline, sales develop positively.

Despite strong international business in December - the year 2024 closes with a minus, as feared

The overall result for orders in 2024 in the mechanical and plant engineering sector is disappointing. The wait for a turnaround continues. Better framework conditions in Germany are an important aspect of this.

Stagnation at a low level: The September phenomenon did not bring the hoped-for turnaround.

A small ray of hope in orders from eurozone countries in November does not change the overall weather situation: orders in the mechanical engineering sector are not gaining momentum.

In October 2024, orders in the process engineering sector were significantly lower than in the previous year. Turnover, on the other hand, exceeded the previous year's figure.

Heavy seas and no calm in sight: the mechanical engineering industry expects a decline in production and a slight reduction in jobs in 2025. A political turnaround is needed to strengthen the industry.

Order books in the mechanical engineering sector remain weak, with 9% fewer orders booked in October than in the previous year. Customers remain hesitant to make new investments

Again and again in September: very significant swings - resulting from large-scale plant business - have had an impact on the year-to-date order intake and turnover in the process engineering sector.

The order situation in the mechanical engineering sector remains weak, particularly in Germany. However, companies are also still waiting for new investment momentum in global business.

The situation remains tense, even though incoming orders increased in August compared to the (weak) same month last year. However, turnover fell by the same amount compared to August 2023.

Things are starting to get dramatic: in June, orders in the Process Engineering sector were also significantly lower than in the same month last year. Turnover also fell sharply compared to June 2023.

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