TSA: Innovation leaders about challenges at the Austria business location

TSA: Innovation leaders about challenges at the Austria business location

Traction systems Austria (TSA) has established itself as the world's leading manufacturer of electric engines and drive systems for rail and road protection vehicles. In an interview with Leadersnet, CEO Robert Tencl explains how the company can score with over 60 years of experience through targeted strategies and personal customer contact. Despite the challenges of a shrinked Austrian business location, where the wage costs have risen by almost 30 percent in the past three years, TSA remains innovative and customer -oriented. The attractiveness for international customers is falling, so Tencl calls a reduction in bureaucracy and pragmatic solutions from politics to remain competitive.

The international environment and the market position

The geopolitical tensions between the EU, the USA and China have direct influence on TSA and the European industry. Tencl emphasizes that access to the Chinese market for European manufacturers remains severely restricted, while the United States offer a cheaper market environment. Through traditional export relationships and production facilities in Europe and the USA, TSA sees potential for further growth. The company has established itself as a partner for many operators and manufacturers who are dependent on the efficient and powerful Traction motors from TSA to assert themselves in a competitive environment.

In addition, Tencl emphasizes the need for training and international networking to combat the shortage of skilled workers, which is particularly noticeable in technical professions. With a wide range of training and international cooperation, such as in India, TSA wants to react to these challenges at best. Sustainability is not only an obligation, but also a prerequisite for the company, since 97 percent of the materials are recyclable and the products stand for environmentally friendly mobility.