Materials such as steel, aluminum and plastics constitute a significant part of the Swedish technology industry's costs. Therefore, secure and stable access to these materials is absolutely crucial for the industry to be able to deliver high quality, meet delivery times and drive innovation. Without a strong supply of materials, production stops.

Security of supply, material quality, prices, range and suppliers' innovative capacity are important factors that directly affect the industry's competitiveness. Global crises and insecure supply chains have clearly shown how vulnerable the industry can be when the availability of raw materials is threatened.

Meeting these challenges requires robust and flexible solutions for material supply — solutions that strengthen resilience and reduce the risk of production disruptions. A sustainable and competitive industry is built on strategic purchasing, good market knowledge and close collaboration between companies, suppliers, research and authorities.