Global welder shortage – viewpoints from three continents

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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
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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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