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The domestic mobility industry is struggling with delivery problems. The reason is the war in Ukraine or problems at production sites in China caused by the corona virus. This leads to problems for the aviation industry in particular.
In addition to the often missing electronic parts and microchips from China, the loss of raw materials from Russia is causing problems for the companies. Before the sanctions, for example, the lightweight metal titanium came largely from Russia. A material that is in extremely high demand, especially in the aircraft industry.
situation particularly challenging
In addition to higher prices, this also leads to delivery problems, says André Kelting, Managing Director at the aviation company Airbus: “I would describe the situation in the aviation supply chain as very tense. The market for raw materials – titanium is certainly an example here – is very, very challenging right now, but also other parts, such as electronic components, a very difficult field where it requires a high level of monitoring to also meet the needs for the to secure production.”
Chain reaction in orders and productions
Many Styrian companies are also suppliers to the aviation industry, in which aircraft orders have just started up once more. At the West Styrian special tool specialist TCM, the supply chain problem is felt every day, according to company founder Manfred Kainz: “Yes, of course we feel it. Because our customers have big problems. If they don’t get the raw materials. Or even if electronic components cannot be manufactured in the finished car, in the finished airplane, in the finished train and this causes delays, that is a big problem for us.”
Short-time work at Magna
Since the necessary material for processing is missing, Magna recently had to apply for short-time work for around 3,000 employees in order to be able to bridge any delivery gaps. The big topic was also at the congress of the Styrian mobility cluster at the RedBull Ring on Wednesday.
Fulfilling customer requests is difficult
Richard Jonach, Sales Manager at the special machine manufacturer Rosendahl Nextrom says: “The major challenge lies in the ability to plan the availability of materials, and that starts with intelligent electronic components right down to small mechanical components. And being able to meet customer requests during this time is the big challenge.” Most experts also agreed: there is no relief in sight until the end of next year at the earliest.