However, Europe still holds a leading share of the global market due to its developed industrial base and commitment to advanced maintenance solutions.

Lower-than-expected demand, especially for electric vehicles, and both national and international political uncertainty have led companies to postpone investment projects.

SSAB has taken action against two Indian companies selling counterfeit steel.

Scania is the first Western original equipment manufacturer to be granted a full production licence for its wholly owned truck factory in China.

FairWind is expanding in the Asia-Pacific region with the acquisition of Australia’s Cosmic Group, strengthening its position in wind power installation and maintenance.

You are holding the freshly printed Maintworld – the voice and trailblazer of the maintenance sector, now carefully crafted into a visual magazine.

The new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 takes full effect on January 20, 2027, replacing the long-standing Machinery Directive. It’s not just an update—it’s a whole new rulebook. Are you ready to play by it?

New self-healing, anticorrosive, and antimicrobial coatings can reduce maintenance costs, and their use is expected to increase in the coming years.

The Norwegian Maintenance Association (Norsk Förening for Vedlikehold, NFV) plays an increasingly vital role in promoting best practices, competence development, and strategic thinking across Norway's maintenance sector. With almost 200 corporate and individual members, the association focuses on advancing the perception of maintenance as a value-generating activity, rather than a cost centre.

For Jan Stoker, Researcher & Strategic Advisor for Asset & Maintenance Management, the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 marks a fundamental shift: “Technology is no longer the goal—it’s the tool that helps us create sustainable, resilient, and human-centric value.”