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The EUROTRANS Drive Technology Summit 2026 was held in the Finnish cities of Helsinki and Tampere. At the event, which brought together representatives of the European power transmission technology sector, EUROTRANS President André Thuswaldner and Vice President Lorenzo Cattini were re-elected for a second term. The programme addressed production technologies, automation, a skilled workforce and the competitiveness of European industry.
Aimed at developing cooperation in the European power transmission technology sector, the EUROTRANS Drive Technology Summit 2026 took place in Finland with the participation of sector representatives. The event began with the EUROTRANS General Assembly.
At the general assembly, André Thuswaldner of Switzerland-based NOVAGEAR SA was re-elected EUROTRANS President, and Lorenzo Cattini of Italy-based Cattini e Figlio S.p.A. was re-elected Vice President, each for a second term.
In a statement, EUROTRANS said the re-election of the leadership reflects the confidence of the European power transmission technology community in the current management. It said the aim is to develop the organisation’s activities in sector networking, market information sharing, technical knowledge exchange and international cooperation.
Production technologies and industrial innovations examined in Tampere
On the second day of the summit, participants visited the Subcontracting Fair in Tampere. During the visit, current developments in manufacturing technologies, automation, industrial innovation and supply chain practices were reviewed.
The programme continued with a technical visit to Katsa Oy, a Finnish company active in gears and transmission systems.
Participants learned about the company’s advanced production technologies, engineering capabilities and solutions for demanding industrial applications.
At the end of the day, a dinner at the Pons restaurant in Tampere allowed sector representatives from different countries to exchange views and develop their professional relationships.
European industrial competitiveness and a skilled workforce on the agenda
AGCO Power Oy hosted the final day of the summit. The programme included presentations and discussions on economic developments, workforce and skills needs, emerging technologies and the competitiveness of European industry.
In sessions organised with contributions from representatives of Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) and Fraunhofer IGCV, technological and economic trends affecting the future of the sector were discussed.
One of the highlights of the programme was a technical tour of the AGCO Power Oy production facility. Participants had the opportunity to see modern engine production processes and advanced manufacturing practices on site.
EUROTRANS aims to strengthen sector cooperation across Europe
In a statement published after the event, EUROTRANS thanked AGCO Power Oy, Technology Industries of Finland, Katsa Oy, the speakers, the organisations that contributed to the organisation and the Finnish hosts.
The organisation said the active contributions and knowledge sharing of the participants once again demonstrated the importance of the European power transmission technology network.
EUROTRANS said it will continue its activities to support technological development in European industry, increase knowledge sharing and strengthen international sector cooperation.
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