Machinery
The latest FTMTA brings report relief to the Irish machinery industry, as it notes that in August 2025, new tractor sales stood at 130 units
Ziegler is a respected maker of tillage equipment in Europe so its final transfer of production to Latvia is a significant move in the trade.
The VDMA - representing the mechanical engineering industry - is concerned about "possible protectionism" in the Russian machinery market.
In September 2017, registrations of new tractors in Germany were 41.8% below the same month last year according to the VDMA.
