Strike action stops delivery at Scania

 

Scania has a delivery backlog of nearly 2 000 trucks ordered with V8 engines as a result of an ongoing strike at one of its crucial suppliers of casted engine components. New sales of industrial and marine V8 engines are also affected.

“I deeply regret we are currently unable to offer customers the Scania V8 engine, which is the industry benchmark and part of our company’s DNA. Our sales organisation is now focusing on being able to offer alternative 13-litre engines or other solutions to ensure that affected customers can meet commitments to their customers. It is simply about ensuring that we make every effort to maintain our customers’ confidence,” says Christian Levin, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing.

The current strike has been in progress since June 14. Scania has also earlier this year suffered from disruptions in deliveries from this particular supplier.

“We have a history of more than 20 years of partnership with this supplier. We are doing the utmost to secure and optimise our supply chain in order to avoid further inconvenience to our customers,” says Anders Williamson, Executive Vice President and Head of Purchasing.