Publications
Here you will find media reports, hpo economic commentaries and the recordings of our last webinars.
09/24 - Report
Top 100 largest machine tool manufacturers worldwide 2025
hpo is in the process of updating the report of the world's 100 largest machine tool manufacturers. Secure the report with your pre-registration.
08/24 - Economic commentary
Are the United States, the most important pillar of global economic growth, wobbling?
Until the first quarter of 2024, real incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Germany moved sideways for around a year after a sharp decline since 2021.
08/24 - Webinar
Is the USA facing a recession?
In the three major sales markets of Europe, the USA and China, phases of restrained economic growth are emerging.
08/24 - News
Trade fair overview
Meet us in person at one of the trade fairs listed here in 2024.
05/24 - Economic commentary
What impact has the trade war on export figures?
Inflation-adjusted incoming orders (quarterly value) for German mechanical engineering companies fell by 9 % year-on-year in the first quarter,
05/24 - Webinar
How is international trade developing?
With Joe Biden's announcement of further import tariffs, the trade war between the USA and China continues to gather pace.
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