Krones continues its profitable growth course in the third quarter of 2025. Despite global uncertainties, the company has recorded increased order intake, solid sales growth, and improved earnings. Efficiency gains and robust investments in the beverage and food industry are supporting this positive development.
Gea, the engineering company, achieved organic growth in order intake and sales in the third quarter of 2025. The pharmaceutical, dairy farming, and food sectors performed particularly well. Despite negative currency effects, Gea further increased its profitability and confirmed its forecast for the year as a whole. A major order in the dairy sector, booked in the fourth quarter, underscores the...
Siemens and Capgemini are deepening their partnership to make industrial manufacturing fit for the future with AI-native solutions. The focus is on digitalization, efficiency gains, and sustainability. The partners combine technological excellence with industry expertise and address key challenges facing the industry: from IT-OT integration to decarbonization. Practical examples from the aviation...
Evonik has commissioned a new production facility for pyrogenic alumina in Yokkaichi, Japan. The project strengthens the company's presence in Asia, shortens supply chains, and supports regional customers with locally produced high-performance materials. The facility is a strategic step toward sustainable supply security and an example of technology-driven production in the specialty chemicals...
A new German-Lithuanian collaboration is breaking ground in space health research. Delta Biosciences’ mission to the International Space Station, in partnership with ESA, involves key German research institutes like GSI and DLR. Their joint goal: to explore radioprotective measures that benefit both astronauts and patients on Earth. The project marks a significant step forward in European...
Roche achieved solid sales growth in the first three quarters of 2025. This result was driven by strong demand for novel medicines and diagnostics, as well as a robust pipeline. The company is raising its profit forecast and showing progress with numerous new drugs for the treatment of serious diseases such as Alzheimer's, hemophilia, cancer, and obesity.
Merck is pursuing a focused growth strategy across Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. Through targeted acquisitions, investments, and customer-centric business models, the company is expanding its presence in dynamic technology markets. Discover how Merck leverages innovation in rare diseases, semiconductor materials, and digital platforms and what underpins its stable outlook for 2025.
K 2025 has once again set new standards. Despite economic uncertainties, the plastics and rubber industry in Düsseldorf demonstrated a high level of innovation and international presence. Circular economy, digitalization, and new material solutions shaped the trade fair, as did strategic partnerships and willingness to invest. A look back at eight intense days full of technical and conceptual...
Nestlé strengthened its growth momentum in the third quarter of 2025, despite a challenging environment. Confectionery and coffee proved to be particularly stable drivers. At the same time, the company is pushing ahead with strategic adjustments and expanding investments in high-margin areas. This overview of the current quarterly figures shows how the individual regions contributed to the...
In a strategic move, BASF is selling its majority stake in its global coatings business to Carlyle and QIA. The deal will bring the company a cash inflow of €5.8 billion and strengthen the independence of the business unit. BASF will retain a 40 percent stake and continue to actively support the future development of the business. The following article outlines the objectives of the transaction...
