From potholes to high speed - the big expansion check

July 31, 2025

What is the real state of infrastructure in Germany? In the third episode of Maschinengeflüster, we take a deep dive into this topic – with a double premiere: Gunter Borbonus, Managing Director of MTE, is joining us as a guest for the first time. Christoph Riecken from Riecken Maschinenbau in Bramsche also makes his debut as a loyal MTE customer. Together with Florian König from MTE Fräsmaschinen, a highly exciting discussion unfolds that goes far beyond potholes.

The starting point is the ailing infrastructure and its impact on industry and mechanical engineering, but it quickly becomes clear that the topic is complex. The focus is on error culture, bureaucratic hurdles, trust in political decisions and hope for real improvements. The guests provide practical examples from manufacturing and logistics, analyze systemic problems and outline possible solutions for a competitive future. An honest, well-founded panel discussion – perfect for anyone who wants to better understand mechanical engineering and its framework conditions.

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Gunter Borbonus (Managing Director of MTE), Christoph Riecken (Riecken Maschinenbau, MTE customer) and Florian König from MTE Fräsmaschinen discuss infrastructure, error culture and politics from an industry perspective.

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