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For secure jobs in German printing press construction

Frankfurt am Main – Printing machine manufacturers as an industry are under massive pressure. On the occasion of the drupa trade fair for printing and paper, works councils are now demanding more commitment and cooperation from employers and politicians, especially in research and development, in order to secure jobs in the industry in Germany. “We… Continue reading For secure jobs in German printing press construction

– This is how things are going in the market, and this is important for next year’s state budget

On Monday 27 May, BIL, NAF and NBF met at the Ministry of Finance to give our input on next year’s state budget. BIL’s head of analysis, insight and sustainability, Erik L. Solum, started the meeting by giving State Secretary Geir Indrefjord (Sp) an update on how things are going in the market, as well… Continue reading – This is how things are going in the market, and this is important for next year’s state budget

CV manufacturing records best year to date since 2010 despite April fall

UK CV manufacturing declines -19.9% to 8,413 units in April but maintains 13.6% lead in first four months – the best year to date performance since 2010. April output for both UK and export markets down, by -9.9% and -24.1% respectively, but exports remain up 30.3% YTD. EU overwhelmingly Britain’s biggest export market, with 97.1% of exports heading for the bloc last month. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell by -19.9%… Continue reading CV manufacturing records best year to date since 2010 despite April fall

Car production down as sector calls on next government to enhance competitiveness

UK car manufacturing output falls -7.0% in April as factories retool for an electric future. 61,820 cars roll off production lines with output for the UK up 19.8% as exports fall -12.7%. Ahead of general election, SMMT’s Manifesto 2030 sets out steps for next government to secure future success for UK Automotive on road to… Continue reading Car production down as sector calls on next government to enhance competitiveness

IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed

Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The FDP must finally be clear: anyone who plays with social policy is losing trust. Anyone who undermines the statutory pension endangers the cohesion of the generations. We are pleased that the Federal Minister of Labor has remained steadfast. Millions of employees and pensioners now expect a rapid… Continue reading IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed

ACI: Euro NCAP, five stars for VW, MIFA AND ZEEKR

The third generation of the VW Tiguan has made progress compared to previous models: a wide choice of engines available, all versions are equipped with the latest safety technologies, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), vehicle maintenance assistance lane and the system that monitors driver fatigue. Reaches the maximum rating: 5 stars. The MIFA 7,… Continue reading ACI: Euro NCAP, five stars for VW, MIFA AND ZEEKR

“thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

At today’s meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG approved the participation of the energy company EP Corporate Group (EPCG) in thyssenkrupp’s steel business. The decision was made with the second voting rights of the chairman of the supervisory board against the votes of the employee representatives. Jürgen Kerner and Tekin Nasikkol comment on this.… Continue reading “thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

Brits enjoy best ever EV choice with more than a hundred models now available

British motorists benefit from more EV choice than ever with 102 models now available as zero emission. Some EVs on sale with max range of 450 miles, more than three times the average distance drivers travel in a week. Manufacturer investment and innovation must be matched by other stakeholders as industry calls for fair taxes… Continue reading Brits enjoy best ever EV choice with more than a hundred models now available