Industry
Heavy machinery equipment industry
Recognized worldwide
Overview
Mechanical and plant engineering is one of the key industries in Germany.
In 2023, 6,600 companies generated a total turnover of 263 billion euros (source: BMWK).
Automation and robotics in particular have become increasingly relevant in recent years and have helped German exporters to gain importance worldwide. Products “Made in Germany” enjoy a very good reputation, partly due to their precision and durability.
With an export ratio of over 80% (source: statista), current protectionist tendencies are a dangerous development for the mechanical and plant engineering sector, as it cannot rely on a strong domestic economy like other industries. Investment restraint as a result of financial and economic crises also affects the sector very quickly.
In recent years, more and more companies have therefore specialized in growing in the service and maintenance sector in order to cope more easily with crisis situations and, above all, to compensate for investment restrictions in the new plant sector.
in mechanical and plant engineering in 2023 (source BMWK).
What we do
In terms of internationality, we have supported many clients in filling demanding global positions. From managing directors of our own subsidiaries (e.g.: USA (link: case study), France, Czech Republic (link: case study) and Italy to local sales management (UAE, Turkey and Poland) and individual sales representatives (Benelux, USA, Sweden and Denmark)).
We are aware of the peculiarities of local markets and research the local industrial structures in advance.
The future viability of many of our customers is closely linked to the global expansion of their companies. They are often breaking away from local dealer structures and setting up their own distribution network. We provide support with planning and implementation, advise throughout the entire process and add valuable ideas.
Filling traditional positions such as plant managers, HR managers or employees in occupational safety are also part of our everyday work.
Gebrüder Schwanke has its roots in traditional industry and has many clients in this segment. They have placed their trust in us for years to ensure that key positions in their companies are successfully and sustainably filled with candidates who understand the corporate culture and are experts in their field.
Case Study Management Finance
In the dynamic world of mechanical engineering, traditionally dominated by male managers, a renowned medium-sized company in central Germany is facing a trend-setting change.
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