This year's meeting of the Baden-Württemberg Executive Board was held at the headquarters of ARKU Maschinenbau GmbH in Baden-Baden. Albert Reiss, Chairman of ARKU's Advisory Board and Deputy Chairman of the VDMA Baden-Württemberg regional association, was honored to welcome nearly 20 participants. Together, they discussed current topics affecting the industry.
Industry leaders in dialogue (left to right): Dr. Dietrich Birk, Managing Director of VDMA Baden-Württemberg; Steffen Bilger, Member of the German Bundestag (MdB) and First Parliamentary Secretary of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group in the German Bundestag; Dr.-Ing. Mathias Kammüller, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Member of the Executive Board of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, and Chairman of VDMA; and Albert Reiss, Chairman of the Advisory Board at ARKU and Deputy Chairman of the VDMA Baden-Württemberg Regional Association.
"The mechanical and plant engineering industry urgently needs noticeable improvements in business conditions. Less bureaucracy, competitive corporate tax policies, greater flexibility in labor regulations, and limits on rising social security contributions are key prerequisites for enabling our companies to invest more and continue growing," emphasized Dr. Mathias Kammüller, Chairman of VDMA Baden-Württemberg.
The successful day concluded with a shared dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Pleasant summer weather provided plenty of opportunities for in-depth discussions, the exchange of valuable experiences, and strengthening personal networks. The event ended with many new ideas, engaging discussions, and clear added value for everyone involved.
Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e. V. (VDMA)
