Machinery manufacturing in the circular economy – an unexplored ally in the circular transition?
The transition to a circular economy is reshaping Europe’s industrial landscape, yet the role of machinery manufacturing remains underexplored.
As a key enabler of durability, remanufacturing and resource efficiency across value chains, the sector has significant potential to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.
This workshop will bring together modelling insights, industrial experience and policy perspectives to better understand this role. We will explore how current EU frameworks align with industrial circumstances and where gaps may persist.
Together, participants will identify practical policy messages to support a more circular and competitive European machinery industry.
OBJECTIVES:
Present new modelling-based evidence on the role of machinery manufacturing in circular transitions.
Map the current EU and national policy landscape relevant to industrial machinery.
Showcase real-world company practices and barriers.
Identify policy gaps and inconsistencies.
Co-develop policy messages and recommendations for EU and national policymakers.