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Senior Editor, Export Manufacturing
Elena Richter covers Germany’s export-driven economy and global manufacturing networks. She specializes in trade dynamics and the restructuring of European supply chains.
elena.richter@germanmfgnews.comIn the second quarter of 2026, TK Elevator changed hands for €29.4 billion, and deals such as Bain Capital's acquisition of Volkswagen's Everllence indicate that German industry is undergoing deep capital restructuring. This article analyzes the significance of these transactions for the future of German manufacturing from the perspective of industrial competitiveness.
German industrial output grew against the trend during the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with strong performance in the automotive and machinery sectors, but long-term competitiveness challenges remain severe.
This article provides an in-depth analysis from the perspective of the German industrial system of the industry logic behind the growth of the paper pad machine market: packaging transformation driven by sustainability regulations, demand for Industry 4.0 automation, and the electronics supply chain's reliance on high-end equipment, exploring the implications for the future competitiveness of German manufacturing.
Germany's June manufacturing PMI final reading was 50.3, slightly above the boom-bust line but below the preliminary reading, with weak growth in new orders and increased layoffs. This article analyzes the industrial logic behind the data from the perspective of the German industrial system.
Analyzing how Thai industry transforms sustainability into competitive advantage through ThaiBev's solar, biogas, biomass, and circular packaging practices, and exploring the implications for German industry.
From the perspective of German industry, analyze the collaboration between Siemens and Jack Technology in the fields of AI and humanoid robot garment manufacturing, and interpret its profound impact on German automation technology, Industry 4.0 applications, and the global manufacturing landscape.
Analyze whether Germany has fully utilized the public procurement leverage in its Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing strategies to promote domestic industrial upgrading, and compare with the practices of countries such as India and Bangladesh.