VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association)

VDW (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken) is the German Machine Tool Builders' Association, a leading industry organization representing manufacturers of machine tools, including equipment used for shaping, cutting, and machining metal and other materials. It advocates for the interests of its members, promotes technological innovation, and facilitates networking within the manufacturing sector. VDW also provides market insights and promotes the importance of machine tools in driving industrial productivity and economic growth globally. Its activities support the development, competitiveness, and sustainability of German and international manufacturing industries.