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Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering
VDMA Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering represents the interests of European construction, building materials, glass and ceramics machinery manufacturers. We regard ourselves as bridge builders connecting people, markets and media.

With experience and innovative strength, contacts and competence, we establish a strong industry network to shape technology and business together. For more than 370 member companies, we channel interests, transport knowledge via various channels and connect people. In addition, we exchange experiences and spread messages around the world. Our members provide us with impulses for a wide range of activities, which are therefore precisely geared to the needs of the companies.

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The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.

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bauma 2025  – a review

bauma 2025 – a review

  • Construction – Equipment and Plant Engineering
  • Trade fair
  • Personal Meeting

The next bauma, the 35th World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, will take place from 3 - 9 April 2028.

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Tue. 20.01.26 Tue. 20.01.26

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  • Glass Technology
  • OPC UA Companion Specifications
  • OPC UA

OPC-JWG Glass Industries - Flat Glass - 20260120

Places available
Places available

Thu. 29.01.26 Fri. 30.01.26

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  • Construction Equipment

On behalf of our Chairman Franz-Josef Paus, we cordially invite you to the annual event of the Construction Equipment Division. The exchange on economic prospects and geopolitical conditions will be discussed, as well as an update on current topics related to technology and technical legislation. You will receive a detailed agenda shortly.

Places available

Thu. 26.02.26 Thu. 26.02.26

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  • Marketing

First meeting 2026

Places available

Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!

Places available

Tue. 24.03.26 Thu. 26.03.26

  • Ceramic Plants and Machinery

Ceramitec has been your platform for the world of ceramics for decades. As the leading international trade fair for the high-performance material ceramics, it brings together the entire spectrum of industry and research. Discover the latest products, technologies and trends, make valuable contacts and shape the future of the ceramics sector and its diverse user industries together.

Ceramitec has been your platform for the world of ceramics for decades. As the leading international trade fair for the high-performance material ceramics, it brings together the entire spectrum of industry and research. Discover the latest products, technologies and trends, make valuable contacts and shape the future of the ceramics sector and its diverse user industries together.

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