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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

Metal and electrical industry: Employers must take responsibility!

Textile and clothing West 2023 collective bargaining roundNow: 3.3 percent more money in the West textile industry In the western textile industry there will be a permanent 3.3 percent increase from September, but at least 100 euros. This was preceded by an increase of 4.8 percent in October 2023 and the payment of an inflation… Continue reading Metal and electrical industry: Employers must take responsibility!

Van market ends summer with a return to growth

New light commercial vehicle registrations grow 1.7% in August to 16,575 units in best performance for the month since 2021. Demand continues across all van segments, while 4x4s and pick-ups record declines. EV uptake declines for fifth month this year, dropping -30.3% and highlighting need to bolster confidence, maintain fiscal support and roll out van-suitable… Continue reading Van market ends summer with a return to growth