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Global welder shortage – viewpoints from three continents
November 4, 2020
The global welder shortage is a growing and well-known phenomenon, but what is the real cause? Why is it so hard to find skilled welders? We asked for the opinions of specialists from three continents, and here is their insight on the welder shortage.
Anu Rousku
Anu Rousku
Anu Rousku
Marketing Communications Specialist at Kemppi Oy until September 2020. Experienced professional in content marketing with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial B2B sector. Playing with words, persuading the reader, with the spirit of getting things done – it is all seen in the result.
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