Safety in manufacturing companies
During the pandemic, manufacturing companies are very concerned about how they can ensure health and hygiene in their operations without having to accept a major loss of staff or production.
Articles and background information on the topic
During the pandemic, manufacturing companies are very concerned about how they can ensure health and hygiene in their operations without having to accept a major loss of staff or production.

The VDMA publishes initial production figures for the pandemic year 2020, showing that the industry is struggling with a double-digit decline.

The Kübler Group recorded only a slight decline in sales of around 2% in 2020.

The mini area gripper CVGM was designed by the manufacturer Coval for handling light and porous parts, such as protective masks and fabric cut-outs.

In collaboration with Novus air, ULT has developed the Sasoo room air purifier with H14 HEPA filter and integratedCO2 traffic light.
Roundtables, lectures and panel discussions
Although the live days of SPS Connect are over, participants still have access to the specialist contributions on the main topics covered. The experts' presentations and panel discussions will be available on demand until the end of the year, as will the opportunity to continue exchanging ideas via the chat function.
The VDMA has revised its production forecasts for 2020 and 2021. The reason for this is the surprisingly good third quarter. Also: The new US administration will bring new challenges.

Easyfairs, the organizer of maintenance and Pumps & Valves, has decided to postpone the two trade fairs to May due to the current corona situation.

MSR special trade fair Halle (Saale)
Trade fair organizer Meorga has announced that the MSR special trade fair in Halle (Saale) planned for April 14, 2021 has been postponed to July 2021.

From November 24 to 26, SPS Connect proved with a high number of participants that an exchange between providers and users works even in times of pandemic.