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Stéphane Itasse


MM MaschinenMarkt

Redakteur für die Fachgebiete Umformtechnik, Oberflächentechnik sowie die Serie International.

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US President Donald Trump ensures disquiet with the announcement of customs duties and the desire for re-negotiating the Nafta trade agreement. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia)
Trade Policy

USA: Worrying protectionist policy

Since it became clear that Donald Trump was going to beocme the US President, the economic world has also turned upon its head. Because he had spoken very clearly against free trade, among other things, in the election campaign – and also represented this position even after the election.

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“Our supply chains’ sustenance is also ensured in future and will be adhered to”, assures Adnan Dalgakıran, President of the Turkish Machinery Federation, Makfed. (Dalgakıran)
After the attempt to coup

Turkish machine engineering on the right course

In spite of turbulent times in Turkey, the machine engineering industry of the country continues to believe in a positive economic climate. The military personnel had indeed tried to coup against the government on 15th July. The Turkish Machinery Federation condemns it as informed by the export promotion agency of Turkish Machinery. Yet the numbers add up as before.

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"All German companies, which are relevant for us, praise the commitment of the employees in France", reported Didier Boulogne, the Managing Director of Business France in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. (Itasse)
Exclusive interview

France: More favourable as a Location

As a neighboring country, France is counted as the most important business market and investment location for German companies. Didier Boulogne, the Managing Director of Business France in Germany, Austria and Switzerland explains the current reasons for involvement and the factors making the location France favorable.

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我担心最近升值的法郎将在瑞士MEM行业产生深刻的影响。 (图片:Thomas Entzeroth)
访谈

“瑞士工业不会灭亡”

瑞士机电与金属工业(MEM)在困难时期衰退。在与MM MaschinenMarkt的独家访谈中,瑞士电子机械联合会董事Peter Dietrich透露了该行业的现状以及预计将有什么进展。

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VDMA主席Reinhold Festge表示:“即使存在经济危机和制裁,我们看不到任何退出俄罗斯市场的理由。” (图片:VDMA)
VDMA

机器制造业因俄罗斯经济疲软而面临困难

俄罗斯经济危机及与欧盟的冲突对德国机器制造业产生深刻的影响周一,VDMA在法兰克福一次新闻采访中宣布,与去年相比,今年第一季度机器出口减少28%。VDMA主席Reinhold Festge博士表示:“这一点困扰着机器制造业。

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“奥地利的政治、法律和社会的稳定性非常高。”奥地利商业机构的董事总经理Rene Siegl说道。 (图片:奥地利商业机构)
商业位置 —— 奥地利

产业优良的框架条件

如果您认为奥地利只是一个旅游胜地,那么再想想吧。它也是一个适合工业发展的国家:奥地利为生产商提供了良好的基础设施,它有很多现有的高科技公司,训练有素的劳动力,最后重要的一点是,其对设立公司的补贴并非最不吸引人投资。在这次独家专访中,奥地利商业机构的投资指南部董事总经理Rene Siegl博士,解释了如何从奥地利的商业位置获利。奥地利商业机构董事总经理Rene Siegl在接受独家采访。

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“The political, legal and social stability in Austria is exceptionally high”, says Dr. René Siegl, managing director of the Austrian Business Agency. (Photo: Austrian Business Agency) (Photo: Austrian Business Agency)
Business location - Austria- Interview

Austria: Good Framework conditions for Industry

If you think Austria is just a travel destination, think again. The country is a great destination for industry as well: Austria offers a good infrastructure for producers, it has a number of existing high-tech companies, well trained work force and last but not the least attractive subsidies for setting up companies. In this exclusive interview, Dr. René Siegl, managing director of the investment guide Austrian Business Agency, explains how you can profit from Austria as an industry location. René Siegl, managing director of the Austrian Business Agency, in an exclusive interview.

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“We don’t see any reason to exit the Russian market”, says VDMA president Reinhold Festge, even in view of the economic crisis and sanctions. (Photo: VDMA)
VDMA

Russia: Machine Building Companies are suffering from weak business in Russia

The economic crisis in Russia and the conflict with the EU has left a deep mark on the German machine building industry. On Monday the VDMA announced in a press interview in Frankfurt that in the first quarter of this year, the machine exports there have reduced further by a good 28 % as compared to the previous year. “This is really bothering people like us from the machine building industry”, said VDMA president Dr. Reinhold Festge.

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“I am afraid that the new increase in the value of Francs shall leave behind visible traces in the Swiss MEM industry”, says Swissmem director Peter Dietrich. (Thomas Enzeroth)
Interview

Switzerland: The swiss industry will not die out

The Swiss mechanical electrical and metal industry (MEM) falls on hard times. How does the situation of the industry exactly look like and which other developments are to be expected, reveals Peter Dietrich, Director of the organisation Swissmem, in an exclusive interview with MM MaschinenMarkt.

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With respect to the low level of automation of the Chinese industry, the boom has just begun for the providers, expects a new study. (Kuka)
Automation

China: China's automation market will see a real boom

BChina is already the most important market worldwide for automation products. Nevertheless, industry in China has an extremely low degree of automation. In a new study, the consulting firm Stieler Technologie- und Marketingberatung (STM) expects that the total segment of industry automation will increase by about 15% every year from 2015 to 2020.

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VDMA主席Reinhold Festge表示:“即使存在经济危机和制裁,我们看不到任何退出俄罗斯市场的理由。” (图片:VDMA)
VDMA

机器制造业因俄罗斯经济疲软而面临困难

俄罗斯经济危机及与欧盟的冲突对德国机器制造业产生深刻的影响周一,VDMA在法兰克福一次新闻采访中宣布,与去年相比,今年第一季度机器出口减少28%。VDMA主席Reinhold Festge博士表示:“这一点困扰着机器制造业。

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The Industrial Internet Consortium is based on practical experience: For example, the Asset Efficiency Testbed is related to air and space travel. (Jetstar Airways, CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr.com)
Industrial Internet Consortium

USA: Industry 4.0 the American Way

The Industry 4.0 platform or the Industrial Internet Consortium? RAMI or IIRA? Observe the standards meticulously or just do it? In the matter of procedures to be followed for manufacturing in the future and the Internet of Things, the differences between Germany and the USA may not be unbridgeable, but they are definitely conspicuous.

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 (Ministerie van Economische Zaken)
国际

荷兰的机器制造业正在开始发展这是大部分德国机器制造企业羡慕地看着西方的原因吗?在去年,荷兰的机器制造业生产上升5.2%,明显高于整体行业。2015年前景很好。

在八年困难时期之后,荷兰人似乎最终克服了经济和财政危机。德国-荷兰外贸协会(AHK)报道称荷兰中央银行(DNB)证实了最近有关经济发展的积极预测。2014年12月对经济发展的预测是1.2%,DNB现在纠正为2%。该协会认为如果预测成为现实,经济总量可能会超过2008年美国银行雷曼兄弟破产导致的全球经济危机之前的规模。

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Products of German machine manufacturers are in great demand once again because deindustrialisation appears to have stopped in the USA. (Siemens)
Export markets

USA: German Machine Manufacturers Bet Strongly on the US

USA has arrived again – at least from the perspective of German machine manufacturers: in 2015 it became one of Germany’s biggest export destinations and this situation will persist in 2016 too, or so expects the VDMA. According to a survey conducted by the Association, the overwhelming majority of German machine manufacturers operating in the USA are expecting increased turnovers.

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"All German companies, which are relevant for us, praise the commitment of the employees in France", reported Didier Boulogne, the Managing Director of Business France in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. (Itasse)
Exclusive interview

France: More favourable as a Location

As a neighboring country, France is counted as the most important business market and investment location for German companies. Didier Boulogne, the Managing Director of Business France in Germany, Austria and Switzerland explains the current reasons for involvement and the factors making the location France favorable.

Read on
“We don’t see any reason to exit the Russian market”, says VDMA president Reinhold Festge, even in view of the economic crisis and sanctions. (Photo: VDMA)
VDMA

Russia: Machine Building Companies are suffering from weak business in Russia

The economic crisis in Russia and the conflict with the EU has left a deep mark on the German machine building industry. On Monday the VDMA announced in a press interview in Frankfurt that in the first quarter of this year, the machine exports there have reduced further by a good 28 % as compared to the previous year. “This is really bothering people like us from the machine building industry”, said VDMA president Dr. Reinhold Festge.

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Energy chains of Igus are always in demand in Turkey which is why Igus opened its own branch in Istanbul. (Igus)
Case study - Igus

Turkey: The currently small turkish market raises great expectations

Whether it is slide bearing or energy chains, when it comes to plastics, Igus GmbH from Cologne is always there. The company was founded 50 years back and today it is the world market leader in these areas. The company is represented by 2400 employees in 80 countries around the world, mostly via dealers. In 36 of these markets Igus is focussing on their own branches, recently even in Turkey.

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“Our supply chains’ sustenance is also ensured in future and will be adhered to”, assures Adnan Dalgakıran, President of the Turkish Machinery Federation, Makfed. (Dalgakıran)
After the attempt to coup

Turkish machine engineering on the right course

In spite of turbulent times in Turkey, the machine engineering industry of the country continues to believe in a positive economic climate. The military personnel had indeed tried to coup against the government on 15th July. The Turkish Machinery Federation condemns it as informed by the export promotion agency of Turkish Machinery. Yet the numbers add up as before.

Read on
US President Donald Trump ensures disquiet with the announcement of customs duties and the desire for re-negotiating the Nafta trade agreement. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia)
Trade Policy

USA: Worrying protectionist policy

Since it became clear that Donald Trump was going to beocme the US President, the economic world has also turned upon its head. Because he had spoken very clearly against free trade, among other things, in the election campaign – and also represented this position even after the election.

Read on