SAERTEX reacts to dynamic commodity market developments

CiMMarch21News - saertex
CiMMarch21News - saertex

According to technical textile specialist, SAERTEX the situation in many commodity markets has changed due to several external factors and the indirect effects of the pandemic. As a result, the company will undertake a price increase to maintain the stability of delivery performance in the long-term.

Throughout the pandemic, SAERTEX says it had succeeded in meeting the high demand for products without interruption and with a high level of performance.

However, it is now experiencing a greatly changed, tense supply situation in the commodity markets. This is due to a variety of external factors, intensified by the indirect effects of the pandemic. It is accompanied by a significant increase in product demand.

“We see a drastic shortage of raw materials like glass fibres, cost increases for all process and operating materials. And there is also a massive rise in freight costs,” said Sebastian Dohnke, global head of purchasing at SAERTEX.

SAERTEX will therefore adjust its prices to this dynamic development in the coming weeks. Depending on the product range, the increase will be 10-20%. While existing contracts are generally respected, a review cannot be ruled out in view of the extraordinary current developments.

Through a global production network on five continents and long-term partnerships with suppliers, SAERTEX says it has a proven, stable supply chain. The company has a confident outlook on the challenges ahead.

“We will keep our customers informed with absolute clarity about the dynamic developments in the commodity markets,” said Christoph Geyer, CEO of the SAERTEX group. “We are confident to manage these extraordinary times together with our partners.”

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