The industry continues to struggle with supply bottlenecks and disruptions in the value chains. Krones is also affected by the associated price increases. The company has now announced price increases for new machines and lines.
Just two years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market has continued to recover. Krones therefore reported a good order situation and a solid basis for 2022. Due to the continuing high level of demand from the market the lead times of projects are currently being extended and extend into the year 2023.
Nevertheless, there are still supply bottlenecks for certain materials and disruptions in the global value chain, which are leading to further cost increases. The company therefore sees it as a necessary measure to Prices for all machines and systems in filling and packaging technology and process technology by a further 4 percent as of 1 April 2022.
The company invests in the development of technologies and services that contribute to the three major strategic themes of line expertise, digitalisation and sustainability. The aim is to create innovative solutions that help customers in the food and beverage industry to operate profitably and organise their production and operations in such a way that they meet the challenges of protecting the environment.
Source: Krones
