Mechanical, electrical and metal industry
Mechanical, electrical and metal industry
“We have to inspire the youngsters”: Swissmechanic Director Jürg Marti on his industry’s fight against the shortage of young people and skilled workers
For the most part, business is going well, and industrial companies are relatively relaxed when it comes to energy supplies and the strength of the Swiss franc. The biggest problem is the labor shortage. Jürg Marti heads the Swissmechanic association based in Weinfelden. He tells how mechanical and metal workers and electrical companies compete for talent.
Swissmechanic director Jürg Marti in the association’s offices in Weinfelden.
Fears circulated in autumn 2022 that the Swiss mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and metalworking industries could experience a sharp downturn. But now the figures show: sales, exports and orders have increased in 2022. A lot of noise about nothing?