NEW MARKETS. NEW MODELS. NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

We’re shaping the changes in mechanical and plant engineering – together with you.

Mechanical and plant engineering is facing massive change. Global supply chains, digitalisation, a shortage of skilled workers and the pressure for more sustainability are changing the rules. At the same time new technologies, data-driven business models and international markets are opening up enormous opportunities. 
 
We understand these dynamics – and will assist you in shaping them.  
With our profound sector understanding, interdisciplinary expertise and strong international Grant Thornton network, together we’ll develop solutions that make an impact – from efficient financial and risk management all the way to new, business models fit for the future. 
 
As a partner on an equal footing with you, we are at you side, personal and reliable, through every phase of the change your business makes. 

Three levers for you to succeed

Transformation, efficiency, sustainability – we’re making engineering ready for the future.
SHAPING TRANSFORMATION

We’ll assist you with your company’s digital and strategic reorientation.

INCREASING EFFICIENCY

Optimise processes, cost structures and funding for long-term growth.

GROWING SUSTAINABLY

Use innovation and ESG as drivers for new markets and creating stable value.  

Reliable advisory. Long-term effect.

We combine sector knowledge, strategy and operational expertise – for solutions that work long-term. 

New ways in engineering

Two approaches to long-term change in engineering

Mechanical and plant engineering are under a lot of pressure to transform themselves – digitalisation, a shortage of skilled workers and new business models are changing the sector from the ground up. 
 
With our TRANSFORMANCE service and equipment-as-a-service (EaaS) we support companies to actively shape this change. While TRANSFORMANCE builds the bridge between strategy and measurable implementation, EaaS opens new ways to sustainable growth through use instead of ownership. 
 
Both approaches show how real strength in competition can arise from change. 

Mechanical engineers
TRANSFORMANCE

Combining transformation + performance

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Creating clarity, making an impact
With transformance we combine transformation with performance. We analyse the status quo, define strategic goals and translate them into measurable steps – along the entire value-added chain.
Identifying and leveraging potential
Our integrated analysis shows how processes can be optimised, resources spared and cost structures improved. With tried and tested methods and insights based on data, we create long-lasting increases in performance.
Safeguarding decisions, managing projects
Transformation needs control. We’ll support you in setting up transparent governance structures, quickly examine risks and safeguard implementation with clearly defined responsibilities and KPIs.
Transformation needs direction – and effect
Get to know our transformance approach and shape change successfully.
Growth through use, not ownership
EQUIPMENT AS A SERVICE

Growth through use, not ownership

Balance sheet & tax – efficient and easy on capital
With EaaS the provider retains ownership of the asset. The customer reports the fees for use as expense – just like rent.
Law & data – clarity creates certainty
EaaS needs precise contracts and clear rules on access to data, rights of use and liability. The EU Data Act and protection of trade secrets make reliable structures essential.
The circular economy – sustainability in the business model
EaaS is a driver of the circular economy: machinery is used for longer, returned and recycled. This creates efficiency with resources and meets growing ESG requirements.
Ready to transform your business model?
Talk to our experts in equipment as a service.

    Our contacts for you

    Rainer Wilts

    Rainer Wilts

    Partner
    Duesseldorf
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    Tim Bonnecke

    Tim Bonnecke

    Partner
    Duesseldorf
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      Our services for machinery and plant engineering

      Alongside our special topics, we’ll assist you with all your issues on audit & assurance, advisory and legal – for long-lasting success in all areas of business. 

      Our audits and audit-related advisory services ensure that your financial information is reliable and foster the trust of your stakeholders. 
       
      Whether German GAAP or IFRS, we’ll support you with complex issues of recognition, the measurement of long-term manufacturing orders and optimisation of your internal control.  

      Our Advisory experts will assist you with mastering strategic, operational and financial challenges. 
       
      We assist you with transformation processes, M&A transactions, funding and restructuring projects and projects to increase efficiency. 
       
      In machinery and plant engineering we focus on sustainable growth, resilient structures and the successful implementation of new business models – as part of EaaS or Industry 4.0 initiatives. 

      Our tax experts will give you all-round advice on national and international tax issues – from your current tax declaration all the way to strategic tax planning. 
       
      We’ll support you with cross-border activities, transfer prices, VAT, staff postings and tax planning of new business models such as EaaS. 
       
      On focus in machinery and plant engineering is on tax efficiency, certainty in planning and optimally structuring your global value-added chains. 

      Our legal experts will give you their support with creating legal certainty in a complex and changing environment. 
       
      We advise companies in machinery and plant engineering in drafting solid contractual agreements, structuring collaborations and implementing regulatory specifications. 
       
      We pay particular attention to topics such as product liability, compliance, protection of intellectual property and the legal protection of digital business models – from IoT to equipment-as-a-service. 

      We’ll not only advise you on the traditional topics, but also on fields for the future such as the circular economy and ESG. 
       
      Find out how you can combine efficiency with resources, regulatory requirements and sustainable business models – including in our special area of the circular economy.  

      In a digitally networked world of production the risk is growing of production data, machine controls, IoT components and networks becoming the target of attack.  
      We’ll support you in machinery and plant engineering in safeguarding your infrastructure and data – from risk analysis to IT strategy all the way to incident response. 
       
      Our focus is on prevention, monitoring, legal protection and recovery – for reliable operations and protection for your business assets.

      The flow of digital change

      Digital adoption with WalkMe

      WalkMe takes staff through digital processes, automates processes and optimises usage – simply and with no programming.

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