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North Rhine-Westphalia
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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Web-ERFA EU Battery Regulation

From 18.08.2025, new obligations will apply in accordance with the EU Battery Regulation, which must be taken into account by distributors, importers and manufacturers of batteries.

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Sales without hunters? Why should companies jeopardize their future NOW?

Successful mechanical engineering sales today require more "hunters" and fewer "farmers" in order to acquire lucrative new customers, identify new markets and develop potential business opportunities.

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Data-driven sustainability as a driver of innovation in mechanical engineering

Making sustainability measurable: Find out how CO₂ data helps to improve products, optimize processes and develop new business models.

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QM-Corner: The new EU product liability directive

QM Corner - that means one topic, one hour, virtually. This time the focus is on the new EU Product Liability Directive and its impact on companies.

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Industry check on sick leave: status quo and prospects

Is the sickness rate continuing to rise? We want to record current developments in mechanical and plant engineering and discuss the causes and effective measures.

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"Smart Factory": Datenfabrik.NRW Experience Day - Mission completed. Vision ahead!

Rethinking production: digital, networked, intelligent - experience how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing production.

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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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Focused on export
Located in NRW, globally successful: every fifth German machine is produced in NRW