An estimated 190 workers at Siemens Gamesa operations in Kansas and Iowa are losing their jobs and the company had already hinted that it was being harmed by supply-chain disruptions.
Siemens Gamesa builds wind turbines and carries out related services from operations in Hutchinson, Kansas and Fort Madison, Iowa.
Earlier in February, the company admitted it entered financial year 2022 “amid complex market dynamics, marked by supply chain disruptions that are expected to last longer than previously anticipated.”
The firm said its commercial activity still remained sound and reflected the strong growth prospects in the wind industry.
As announced in a regulatory disclosure to Spain’s stock market regulator, performance in the first quarter was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions, causing higher-than-expected cost inflation, and by the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Additionally, the ramp-up challenges of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform affected production and the project execution schedule.
“We remain immersed in a very complex market environment, with disruptions and low visibility in the supply chain. In this context, we continue taking measures to protect our profitability and adapt to these dynamics, which will persist in the coming months. However, we cannot forget the privilege of working in a sector with enormous potential and the promise of improving the future of the planet. Our backlog is a testament to our employees’ hard work and dedication,” said Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa’s Chief Executive Officer.
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