Chamfering machines play a central role in the sheet metal processing industry. They ensure precise and clean cut edges and contribute significantly to the quality of the end product. However, like every industry, the manufacture of machines for weld seam preparation faces its own challenges.
Metal-Interface had the opportunity to delve deeper into this topic with Jessica Gil Göhring from Cevisa and find out what solutions the company is pursuing.
Market fluctuations and production
Jessica Gil Göhring emphasises that price fluctuations are one of the main problems, especially in a highly competitive market like Germany. She emphasises that continuous production is essential despite the associated uncertainties. If Germany rejects orders due to these fluctuations, they are simply relocated to other countries.
The lack of qualified personnel
One of the most pressing problems in the industry is the lack of qualified personnel. Although bevelling machines are technologically advanced, their operation and maintenance does not require specific knowledge and skills. Jessica Gil Göhring addresses the difficulty of finding young talent with the necessary manual skills to work in this field. This problem is exacerbated by high salary expectations without the corresponding professional experience.
Technology as a solution
To counteract the shortage of skilled labour, Cevisa is focusing on the development of user-friendly machines. Thanks to intuitive operation and advanced functions, even less experienced employees can work efficiently with the machines. Nevertheless, Jessica Gil Göhring emphasises that a certain level of expertise remains essential to produce our bevelling machines.
Initiatives to attract talent
Cevisa has launched various initiatives to combat the shortage of skilled labour. They offer work placements and work with educational institutions to give young people an insight into the field of deburring machine manufacturing. Despite these efforts, the search for qualified employees remains a constant challenge.
Stability in a volatile market
With regard to price fluctuations, Jessica Gil Göhring points out that Cevisa always endeavours to keep prices as stable as possible. This offers customers a certain degree of security in an otherwise volatile market. Cevisa tries to absorb external market fluctuations and only adjust its prices when necessary in order to strengthen its customer relationships and consolidate its market position.
Conclusion
The manufacture of bevelling machines is a complex undertaking that is influenced by a variety of factors, from market volatility to skills shortages. However, companies like Cevisa, with experts like Jessica Gil Göhring, are committed to finding innovative solutions and providing their customers with high-quality products. It will be exciting to see how the industry develops in the coming years.