Germany machinery repair and installation index
Germany machinery repair and installation index stood at 111.5 in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1991 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying and manufacturing sector (B + C) | 90.7 | 90.2 | 92.3 | 92.2 | 91.3 | 91.2 | 91.7 | 91.5 | 92.6 | 93.7 | |
| Manufacturing (C) by division | |||||||||||
| 33 Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 111.5 | 113.6 | 109.4 | 111.5 | 112.9 | 112.3 | 112.2 | 117.4 | 110.2 | 127 |
Understanding germany machinery repair and installation index
Deploying specialized technicians to industrial sites for the maintenance, calibration, and setup of heavy capital goods is the exclusive focus of this service-oriented industrial division. Rather than tracking the creation of new physical products on an assembly line, this metric measures the provision of specialized industrial support, including the complex installation of factory robotics, the retrofitting of commercial ships, and the dedicated repair of commercial aircraft engines. It strictly excludes standard janitorial maintenance, IT software installation, or routine automotive repair, isolating the highly skilled mechanical interventions required to keep heavy manufacturing and infrastructure operational.
Because this division relies heavily on scheduled preventative maintenance during wider factory shutdowns, the raw data exhibits intense, concentrated variations, often aligning with the summer holidays or end-of-year periods when production lines are idle. Evaluating unadjusted month-on-month changes will merely trace this calendar of scheduled downtime rather than economic health. Seasonally adjusted data provides a clearer baseline, but year-on-year figures remain the most dependable way to assess the structural demand for industrial servicing. Initial releases are highly prone to revision, as billing cycles for long-duration repair contracts frequently cross over monthly statistical boundaries, requiring retrospective adjustment to accurately allocate the value of the completed work.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this track routine IT support and office equipment maintenance?
- No, it is exclusively focused on the heavy industrial sector, covering the specialized mechanical servicing of factory robotics, aerospace engines, and maritime vessels.
- Are routine janitorial services for factories included?
- Standard facility maintenance and cleaning are completely excluded. The index specifically isolates the highly skilled engineering labor required to keep massive capital goods operational.
- How do factory holidays influence this particular metric?
- Output typically shifts during scheduled factory downtime, as plants utilize idle periods to bring in specialized teams for major equipment overhauls. Seasonally adjusted metrics smooth out these predictable waves of maintenance.