Because of the expected storm Elli, VW is suspending production in Emden on Friday. Both shifts would be canceled and the production lines would be stopped for a day, a spokesman confirmed upon request. The “Nordwest-Zeitung” had previously reported. A day of rest that was actually planned for the end of January in Emden was brought forward to this Friday.
The reason is the emerging weather situation and the resulting problems for employees and supply chains. The electric models ID.4 and ID.7 are built in Emden.
At all other VW locations, production will run normally “as things stand,” the spokesman added. This also applies to the main plant in Wolfsburg. Osnabrück and Zwickau are currently still in production break at the turn of the year.
Airports also affected
Because of the expected storm, the country’s airports are also preparing for weather problems. At the airports in Bremen and Hanover, for example, the winter service is on standby to clear runways. “We cannot currently say whether there will be an impact on flight operations over the weekend,” said a spokeswoman for Hanover Airport. This not only depends on the weather conditions locally, but also on the situation at the other airports.
According to the airport, 19 clearing vehicles are available in Bremen. “The vehicles and equipment are on standby. Appropriate solid and liquid surface de-icing agents are in stock,” said a spokesman. The priority is clearing the main runway. The remaining areas followed in descending order of priority. The aim is to “ensure flight operations run as smoothly as possible”.