Positive signals from the mechanical engineering sector: according to VDMA, order intake in May rose nine percent year-on-year. International demand was particularly strong, jumping twelve percent, while domestic demand also edged up by two percent. Overall, the industry posted a moderate gain of three percent in the first five months – sending cautious growth signals for the first time after a prolonged period of restraint.
For the second half of the year, VDMA is therefore “cautiously optimistic,” even though a two percent decline is still expected for the full year. In phases like this, counter-cyclical investment is key. Companies that scale back their marketing now risk losing visibility and demand in the medium term.
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