International distribution and services in high-performance materials

Confidence

Although demand is picking up again and more and more companies are coming out of short-time work, it is unclear how long the recovery will last. Some industries, such as the watch and aviation industries, which are important to us, do not yet know when the upturn will take place, while others, such as the construction industry, still fear the possible downturn. In Switzerland, one third of companies are planning to adapt their supply chains to more national and EU suppliers, which will open up new opportunities for the supply industry. Customers are continuing to reduce inventories, which is damaging demand and depressing stainless steel prices, although metal prices are stable. The risk-averse behaviour of the financial sector, especially credit insurers, and unclear signals from decision-makers in dealing with the pandemic are creating additional uncertainty, which is poison for the economic upswing. So everyone has to ask themselves for their own business whether the glass is half full or half empty. A positive attitude and a portion of ambition will get us ahead! Our young Swiss talent in motorsport shows us how... read more about Julien Apothéloz