A strategy for dealing with skilled labour was recently presented to the German Bundestag by the federal government. The paper and film industry association has now commented on this and emphasised that the shortage of skilled workers in the industry has long since become a labour shortage.
"It's no longer five to twelve, but already three minutes after. The shortage of skilled labour is no longer a threat, but is already affecting production and delivery guarantees in the industry. A skills shortage has long since become a cross-industry labour shortage."Karsten Hunger, IPV Managing Director
"Ultimately, the goal must be to increase the number of skilled workers on the labour market, regardless of where they come from. More women in employment, training and further education and immigration can solve the problem of skilled labour. It is crucial that this happens quickly, because this issue is existential for the economy and time is working against us."Jens VonderheldIPV Board Spokesman
"We have a future-proof industry with a very good order situation, but a lack of skilled labour for the qualified operation of the machines makes it difficult to continue producing successfully."Jens Vonderheid
