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Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations

Hanover – IG Metall emphasizes the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) for Germany as an industrial location. “The use of AI is an important competitive factor. We see potential for major leaps in productivity and significant cost reductions, which do not have to come at the expense of employees. Increased deployment is a possible answer… Continue reading Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations

ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru

11.09.2024 Six cars tested in the third test in 2024: Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Jeep Avenger, Renault Symbioz, Subaru Crosstrek and XPENG G6. Maximum score, five stars, for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, XPENG G6, Subaru Crosstrek and the partner model Impreza. Truly excellent results, but the Q6 e-tron, in particular, demonstrated excellent performance… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru

Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director

Commercial Vehicle Show appoints Mike Costain as new Event Director to bring fresh strategic vision to Britain’s largest trade show for the road transport sector. Appointment follows new strategic partnership between Nineteen Group, SMMT and the RHA, cementing the show’s reputation as the sector’s place to do business. Show set to deliver all-new opportunities for… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director

100 UK aftermarket firms seek new opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt

More than 100 businesses from UK’s £56.5 billion aftermarket sector to feature at Automechanika Frankfurt this week. SMMT‘s sold-out UK Pavilion features everything from world-class parts and innovative brake systems to small-volume electric vehicles and best-in-class remanufacturing. Show comes as firms seek new global opportunities to bolster domestic demand from Britain’s growing vehicle parc. More… Continue reading 100 UK aftermarket firms seek new opportunities at Automechanika Frankfurt

Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions

Berlin – IG Metall is calling on mechanical and plant engineering companies to push ahead with innovative future strategies despite the tense economic situation. Only around half of the companies have already formulated goals with regard to climate neutrality, criticizes IG Metall with reference to its own survey. Mechanical and plant engineering forms the foundation… Continue reading Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions

Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment

Duisburg – Today, Tuesday, the first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, found out about the situation at thyssenkrupp Steel on site. The program included discussions with representatives of the works council, a visit to a vigil and exchanges with employees. On the occasion of her visit, Benner said: “It was important to me to… Continue reading Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment

– Expect predictability and fairness in next year’s state budget

The BIL director with clear expectations of the government before the 2025 budget is presented in Parliament. In early October, the Minister of Finance will present the government’s proposal for the national budget in the Storting, and the National Association of Bilimportørenes expects both predictability and fairness. – It is all well and good that… Continue reading – Expect predictability and fairness in next year’s state budget

Federal contracts can no longer go to cheap homes

At the start of the legislative process for a federal collective bargaining law by Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, said:  “Work with a collective agreement means better pay and better working conditions. A high level of collective bargaining coverage is a crucial instrument for counteracting increasing inequality in income… Continue reading Federal contracts can no longer go to cheap homes

IG Metall warns: Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past when building wind turbines

Frankfurt am Main/Berlin – IG Metall and employee representatives from Siemens Energy are concerned about the latest developments in the expansion of wind energy. They warn of unfair competition from China with serious consequences for Germany as an industrial location. At stake are not only good jobs in the wind power industry, but also the… Continue reading IG Metall warns: Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past when building wind turbines