Update 4: Current impact of the coronavirus on Variosystems

Dear business partners

Enclosed you will find a current overview of our locations – the situation may change daily:

Steinach, Switzerland:

Production remains in a 2-shift operation at high capacity.
All safety measures are strictly observed and controlled during operation.
Wherever possible, work is done from home.

Badalgama, Sri Lanka:

After long and intensive negotiations with the government, we have received special permit to continue the production of defined Covid-19 medical devices. This special permit is bound to strict guidelines and is subject to strict controls.
The curfew will be eased on April 27th, thus further production capacity will be available to manufacture industrial goods.
We are planning a 3-shift operation to make up the backlog within the next 5 to 8 weeks.

Southlake, USA:

Company is open and working at full capacity.
Wherever possible, work is done from home.
The production runs in a 2-shift operation.

Suzhou, China:

Production has been ramped up and capacity utilization is at 120%. The backlog should be made up by the end of May.

Ludbreg, Croatia:

Production is in operation until further notice.

General supply chain:

Securing the supply chain is still the biggest challenge for all locations.
Air traffic is heavily restricted.
Deliveries from and to China are delayed up to 3 weeks.
We are working intensively to find the best possible logistics solutions.

We would like to thank all our employees and especially their families for their dedication, commitment and loyalty.

This is a challenging time for all of us. Now we have to stand together and support each other. With a high level of personal responsibility and mutual consideration, we will successfully overcome the difficult situation.

We wish you and your families all the best and stay healthy!

Your Variosystems Team