The request for industrial companies remains a weak and the creation of jobs in this sector stagnates according to the Gipzukoa Companies Association.
The Gipuzkoa Companies Association, Adegi, has warned about an “industrial emergency” that mainly influences the industrial sector of the territory, in accordance with the loss of competitiveness that Europe suffers. The president of Adegi, Isabel Busto, has called all political, social and economic agents to work together in maintaining the competitiveness of productive and employment tissue, which emphasizes that industry is the engine of employment and stability.
The results of the survey survey by Adegi show that the industry is going through a worrying phase: 4 of the 10 industrial companies explain a low -order portfolio, and only 2 out of 10 consider it high. The invoicing of the industry has fallen by 0.7 % and the level of use of productive capacity remains lower than 80 %, which reflects a representation of stagnation for months. With regard to business trust, 19 % of industrialists see their markets in normal or reactivation, compared to 79 % of the business group.
The most important concerns of companies remain the high labor costs, the weakness of the international economy, the difficulty in hiring qualified personnel and absence of work. Although nine out of ten companies intend to maintain or increase employment, the industry shows signals of stagnation when generating jobs.
On the outside, the Gipuzkoa export in the first quarter of the year almost 5 %grew thanks to the extra community thrust (+17 %), although they fell more than 4 %, their second year negative. This reflects a growing dependence on markets outside of Europe to support growth.
Finally, Adegi has asked for structural measures that go beyond the current emergency situations: from improving infrastructure and energy, to a more competitive load and less bureaucracy. They have insisted that business benefits should not be a demon because they are fundamental to invest, grow and retain quality employment. The Association has also tackled the accidents at work and remembers the progress achieved, although it emphasizes that “it will never be enough.”
Source: EITB
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