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CECIMO is the European Association of the Machine Tool Industries, it brings together 15 national Associations of Machine Tool Builders, which represent approximately 1500 industrial enterprises in Europe, over 80% of which are SMEs.  CECIMO defends the common interests of its members, particularly in relation to authorities and associations.  CECIMO also promotes the European Machine Tool Industries and their development in the fields of economy, technology and science. CECIMO covers more than 97% of total Machine Tool production in Europe and more than one third worldwide. It accounts for almost 150,000 employees and a turnover of nearly €21 Billion in 2011. Three quarters of CECIMO production is shipped abroad, whereas more than half of it is exported outside Europe.

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CECIMO joint position paper on the new Market Surveillance Regulation

May 13 2013 14:45 in Cecimo

In a joint position paper by European machinery industries, CECIMO welcomes the proposal of the European Commission “Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package”, adopted on 13 February 2013. The European machinery industries share the Commission’s view that market surveillance is key to...[more]

Business matchmaking at EMO 2013

April 22 2013 11:05 in Cecimo

The Enterprise Europe Network is organizing entrepreneur meetings at EMO Hannover 2013 to support visitors and exhibitors to drive their EMO participation to success! The online platform suggests the right business partners for specific topics before the trade fair even begins. Because the parties...[more]

Blue Competence collective booth at the EMO Hannover 2013 Trade Show 16-21 September 2013

April 10 2013 14:26 in Blue competence, Cecimo

Blue Competence, the sustainability initiative of the machine and plant manufacturing industry, has moved into more than 27 industrial sectors. Over 350 companies are engaged as Alliance Members in the Blue Competence initiative. Thanks to CECIMO and the Participant National Associations, the...[more]

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