INDUSTRIAL Production wishes
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The INDUSTRIAL Production team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successful and healthy 2026.
An eventful year is coming to an end and we are taking a short break between the years. We will be back for you in January and look forward to another exciting year with you.
The first issue of INDUSTRIAL Production will be published on February 19, 2026 - but our online reporting will start again at the beginning of January.
We wish you and your families a peaceful holiday season, a relaxing time between the years and an inspiring start to a healthy, successful new year.
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