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Trade fairs attract numerous people to Leipzig

Full exhibition halls, international experts, exciting innovations: In Leipzig, two major industrial trade fairs show that the sector is looking ahead despite the difficult market situation.

DieSachsen News 11.03.2025 15:15

Mechanical engineering industry skeptical ahead of trade fair

High-tech meets crisis: At the start of the INTEC trade fair in Leipzig, Saxony's mechanical engineering industry is struggling with high costs and falling orders. Politicians are promising help - but is that enough?

Economy 08.03.2025 04:02

Saxony's mechanical engineering sector: upward trend halted

Saxony's mechanical and plant engineering sector has lost momentum in 2024. The association is making demands of the new federal government, but is also holding companies to account.

Economy 05.03.2025 10:47

East German mechanical engineering records slump in orders

A good start to the year, but then the slump: the East German mechanical engineering industry has been on a downward trend since spring 2024. It warns of difficult times ahead and calls for help from politicians.

Economy 05.02.2025 11:21

East German mechanical engineering industry fights for trainees

Eastern German mechanical engineering companies are struggling with unfilled apprenticeships and falling numbers of applicants. The industry association is calling for more practical relevance - and better career guidance at schools.

Economy 16.08.2024 11:39

Saxony's mechanical engineering sector continues its growth trend

Saxony's mechanical engineering sector has recorded an increase in total sales for the third time in a row. Nevertheless, geopolitical tensions, bureaucracy and staff shortages continue to pose challenges.

Economy 05.04.2024 10:51

Ministry of Economic Affairs: Closure of solar plant depressing

The Federal Ministry of Economics has expressed its disappointment at the closure of solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony. "The news from Freiberg is depressing," explained Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner on Tuesday. He added that they were aware of the very serious ..

Economy 26.03.2024 22:01

Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger closes plant in Freiberg

The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its site in Freiberg, with more than 400 employees losing their jobs.

Economy 26.03.2024 16:35

Vitesco earns more before merger with Schaeffler

The automotive supplier Vitesco has earned significantly more in its day-to-day business. For the year as a whole, the Regensburg-based company achieved earnings before interest and taxes of 341.1 million euros, adjusted for special effects, as announced on Friday. This was a good half more than in ..

Economy 23.02.2024 16:06

Left: Debt brake responsible for solar plant shutdown

The Left Party has long been critical of the limit on new debt laid down in the German constitution. It sees the Meyer Burger solar plant in Saxony as a victim - and appeals to the Chancellor.

Economy 23.02.2024 11:47

Kretschmer calls for rescue of the solar industry in Saxony

Saxony's Minister President advocates protection of the local economy and increases pressure on the federal government in view of the closure of a solar plant in Saxony.

Economy 23.02.2024 11:33

CDU politician criticizes German government after Meyer Burger plant announcement

Deputy Chairman of the CDU Andreas Jung accuses the German government of failing to act following Meyer Burger's announcement to close its solar module plant in Saxony.

Economy 23.02.2024 09:36

Meyer Burger announces closure of Freiberg plant

The solar company Meyer Burger is preparing to close its plant in Freiberg in order to save costs and increase production in the USA.

Economy 23.02.2024 08:27

Mechanical engineering: annual balance sheet up thanks to foreign orders

According to the industry association VDMA, the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector is actually weakening. However, an unusually high order intake at the end of last year is at least providing some optimism.

Economy 02.02.2024 12:36

Saxony's Minister President calls for rescue package for solar industry

Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a rescue package for the solar industry from the federal government and the EU. The industry is important for the economic strength and sovereignty of Germany and Europe, said Kretschmer on Wednesday. The federal government and the EU must finally act. Otherwise, many jobs in the East would be at risk.

Economy 17.01.2024 15:11

Federal government in talks with Meyer Burger due to impending plant closure

The German government is concerned about the possible closure of Meyer Burger's plant in Saxony and is holding talks with the company.

Economy 17.01.2024 14:02

Government must support the construction of solar factories

The German Solar Industry Association has called on the German government to support the establishment of large, competitive solar factories in Germany. "Otherwise, the train for a successful resettlement of the solar industry in Germany will have finally left the station," CEO Carsten Körnig told t ..

Economy 17.01.2024 10:25

Meyer Burger could close production in Saxony

The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger says it is considering closing its plant in Freiberg, Saxony. The Swiss company presented a plan on Wednesday to reduce "unsustainable losses" in Europe and focus on the USA. "Part of the plan would unfortunately be the closure of the plant in Freiberg, Germany, a ..

Economy 17.01.2024 08:23

East German mechanical engineering sector running out of steam

The economic development of the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector continues to lose momentum. Only 62 percent of companies still rated their overall situation as positive in the third quarter, according to the eastern branch of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) on Thursda ..

Economy 02.11.2023 11:09

Saxony's mechanical engineering sector has recovered after the pandemic

According to statistics, Saxony's mechanical engineering sector has recovered after being hit by the Corona pandemic. This was announced by the German Engineering Federation East (VDMA) on Thursday. According to the report, the industry recorded a nominal five percent increase in sales in 2022 compa ..

Various news 16.03.2023 17:09