Carinthia's mechanical engineering is fighting impending tariffs from the USA!

The mechanical engineering world is head: The Austrian company Kostwein has decided to open a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina, which could have a significant impact on the company and the region. With an investment volume of $ 8.5 million, 95 new jobs are created. CEO Hans Kostwein explained that the company, which works in mechanical and investment technology, operated not only in Carinthia, but also also in Croatia and India.

But the joy of growth is overshadowed by the impending trade sanctions by former US President Donald Trump, which could also affect Europe. Kostwein warns of possible negative consequences for the export transactions to the United States and emphasizes: "I see this customs development with great concern." The protection tariffs could make the products significantly more expensive and thus endanger the competitiveness, which could also have noticeable consequences in Carinthia, since the United States is now the fifth largest export market in the federal state, as ORF Carinthia reported.

new possibilities in the USA

The new plant in Greenville will be the first production site of Kostwein in North America and is intended to strengthen the company in its international competitiveness. As a family business with a tradition of over 100 years, Kostwein is proud to produce machines for various areas of mechanical engineering and can look back on a considerable expansion. The construction of the system with a total area of ​​92,000 square foot will be completed by March 2022, while the recruitment of qualified specialists has already started. Kostwein is looking for overall in various areas, including CNC drivers and electrical and machine fitters, which increases the opportunities for local workers, as from Greenville Economic Development reported.

With this decision, Kostwein not only positions itself as a provider of high -quality machine solutions, but also increases economic relationships between Europe and the USA. The coming months could be decisive whether the impending tariffs will endanger the entrepreneurial ambitions or initiate a new era of international cooperation.