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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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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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The dragon in the room – how much China can we cope with?

China is changing rapidly - and with it the global markets. The event on 27.01.2026 in Wuppertal will show how companies can adapt their strategies.

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Dialogue on the future prospects of the NRW mechanical and plant engineering industry

Shaping the future: How digitalization, climate protection, New Work and new global challenges are changing the mechanical and plant engineering industry in NRW.

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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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No. 1 talent factory
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