VDMA Process Plant and Equipment represents around 390 manufacturers from the fields of sterile process engineering, chemical apparatus engineering, recooling technology, water and wastewater technology as well as process engineering for oil, gas and petrochemicals.
Our members combine a broad portfolio of technologies and solutions for the processing of oil, gas and petrochemicals, for water treatment, wastewater and sludge treatment as well as mechanical and thermal solutions for the chemical industry. We support the companies with industry-specific economic information, market reports and networking opportunities.
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.
Autumn in Kuala Lumpur means sunshine and open doors for OGA (Oil & Gas Asia). The registration deadline for the Official German Pavilion is March 31st.
Autumn in Kuala Lumpur means sunshine and open doors for OGA (Oil & Gas Asia). The registration deadline for the Official German Pavilion is March 31st.
Exclusively for VDMA members, their subsidiaries in Italy, European GASTECH exhibitors, as well as guests from the Process technology industry. 2nd VDMA Management Meeting. Language: EN.
The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is attracting all players to Milan this year. The registration deadline for the Official German Pavilion is April 11th.
The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is attracting all players to Milan this year. The registration deadline for the Official German Pavilion is April 11th.
The European trade fair POWTECH TECHNOPHARM will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 and will be launched as the "International Exhibition for Process Operations".
At the VDMA special show, the trade associations Air Handling Technology and Process Plant and Equipment will be exhibiting together with their member companies.
On 30 September 2025, all experts from the 7 sub-committees will meet for the 4th face-to-face meeting to approve the first drafts of the VDMA Specification at the VDMA in Frankfurt. Sub-committees 2-7 will also present their results. Language of the event: DE.
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● Mechanical and plant engineering can save 86 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
With an update that is exclusively available to VDMA member companies for download, we provide you with up-to-date information on German exports of process technology.
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