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Roxtec response to the Covid-19 outbreak

This news page has been set up to provide you with the latest details on Roxtec’s actions in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. It will be updated as new information comes to hand.

Update: September 22, 2021

We are happy to tell that external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are welcome again, provided that the visitor has a valid Covid-19 vaccination passport.

All our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: August 27, 2021

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers continue to be fully operational and that the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We have decided to further extend the validity of our safety measures:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until September 30
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until September 30
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until September 30

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: May 25, 2021

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until August 27
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until August 27
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until August 27

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: April 12, 2021

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until May 31
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until May 31
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until May 31

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: February 24, 2021

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until April 16
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until April 16
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until April 16

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: January 18, 2021

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until February 28
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until February 28
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until February 28

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: December 21, 2020

We can state that all our production sites and suppliers are continuously operational and that the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until January 24
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until January 24
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until January 24

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: November 30, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  •  All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until December 31
  •  All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until December 31
  •  All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until December 31

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: November 11, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until December 31
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until December 31
  • All external visits from Roxtec HQ to external parties are cancelled until November 30

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: October 28, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until December 31.
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until December 31.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before December 31.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: October 12, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until October 31.
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until October 31.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before October 31.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: September 17, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until October 31.
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until October 31.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before October 31.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: August 17, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until October 31.
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona are cancelled until October 31.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before October 31.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: June 23, 2020 

We are happy to tell that all our production sites and suppliers are operational and the supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

We continue to follow the development of the pandemic closely and have decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until August 17.
  • All national travel in Sweden is cancelled for Roxtec International AB until August 17. 
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona as well as all Roxtec HQ visits to external parties are cancelled until August 17.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before August 17.

This web page will be updated as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: June 6, 2020

All our main production sites and main suppliers are operational and the overall supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. 

Update: May 27, 2020

We are happy to tell that all our main production sites and main suppliers are operational and the overall supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.   

Roxtec has today decided to further extend the validity of safety measures previously decided: 

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until 21 June 
  • All national travel in Sweden is cancelled for Roxtec International AB until 21 June 
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona as well as all Roxtec HQ visits to external parties are cancelled until 21 June 

These decisions will be re-evaluated before 21 June. 

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: May 20, 2020

As of last week all our main production sites and main suppliers are operational and the overall supply situation at Roxtec is unaffected.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation in all our markets and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any question or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Update: May 15, 2020

As of this week all our main production sites and main suppliers are operational and the overall supply situation at Roxtec continues to be relatively unaffected.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation in all our markets and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any question or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.   

Update: May 8, 2020

Roxtec has today decided to further extend the validity of some previously made decisions:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until 31 May    
  • All national travel in Sweden is cancelled for Roxtec International AB until 31 May  
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona as well as all Roxtec HQ visits to external parties are cancelled until 31 May   

These decisions will be re-evaluated before 31 May. 

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.   

Update: May 4, 2020

In very challenging times and great uncertainty, we are happy to see that our supply situation is still relatively undisturbed, and that our main production site and main suppliers are operational.

Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you and ensure that your projects can keep moving. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand.

Update: April 24, 2020

The overall supply situation at Roxtec continues to be relatively unaffected. Our main production site and main suppliers are operational. Due to closure of countries, longer lead-times for some product groups may occur. Transportations of goods will be a challenge due to stricter border controls and reduced availability of land, air and sea freight options. We continue to take mitigation actions as previously stated.  

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any question or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Update: April 17, 2020

Roxtec has today decided to further extend the validity of some previously made decisions:

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until 8 May   
  • All national travel in Sweden is cancelled for Roxtec International AB until 8 May 
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ in Karlskrona as well as all Roxtec HQ visits to external parties are cancelled until 8 May  

These decisions will be re-evaluated before 8 May.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.  

Update: April 14, 2020 

The overall supply situation at Roxtec continues to be relatively unaffected. Our main production site and main suppliers are operational. Due to closure of countries, longer lead-times for some product groups may occur. Transportations of goods will be a challenge due to stricter border controls and reduced availability of land, air and sea freight options. We continue to take mitigation actions as previously stated. 

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any question or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.  

Update: April 8, 2020

Easter holidays are coming up in many parts of the world and for many of us it will be a different celebration, without family get-togethers and friends. Despite this, Roxtec wishes you a Happy Easter and good health!

Update: April 6, 2020

The overall supply situation at Roxtec is still relatively unaffected. Our main production site and main suppliers are operational. Due to closure of countries, longer lead-times for some product groups may occur. Transportations of goods will be a challenge as countries impose stricter border controls and the availability of land, air and sea freight options are reduced. We continue to take mitigation actions as previously stated.

Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you and ensure that your projects can keep moving.  If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

Update: April 1, 2020

As of today, the majority of our global supply chain is still unaffected and our main production sites and main suppliers are still operational. Due to closure of countries, longer lead-times for some product groups may occur. Transportations of goods will be a challenge as countries impose stricter border controls and the availability of land, air and sea freight options are reduced. Please see mitigation actions taken stated in previous posts.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Update: March 27, 2020

Roxtec has today decided to further extend the validity of some previously made decisions: 

  • All international travel is cancelled for Roxtec Group until 17 April.
  • All national travel is cancelled for Roxtec International AB until 17 April.
  • All external visits to Roxtec HQ as well as all Roxtec HQ visits to external parties are cancelled until 17 April.

These decisions will be re-evaluated before 17 April.

Roxtec closely follows the development of the situation and we will update this web page as soon as there is new, relevant information at hand. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Update: March 25, 2020

As of today, the majority of our global supply chain is still unaffected and our main production sites and main suppliers are still operational. Due to closure of countries, longer lead-times for some product groups may occur. Transportations of goods will be a challenge as countries impose stricter border controls and the availability of land, air and sea freight options are reduced.  

The following mitigation actions have been taken:  

  • Daily follow up of critical productions sites and suppliers on their status and preventive actions 
  • Securing raw material supply and stocks to the greatest possible extent 
  • Increased inventory of semi-finished and finished products 
  • Pre-booking of sea freights and air freights 
  • Alternative transportation routes i.e. train from Europe to Asia 

Roxtec is taking steps to ensure we still provide the best possible service to our customers, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus. Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you. If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative. 

Update: March 20, 2020

Roxtec continues to closely follow and respond to the Covid-19 outbreak in all our markets. We thoroughly follow the advice and regulations from government and health authorities on global and national level.

As a safety driven company our aim is to protect life and assets and that extends to the best interest of our staff and our clients in the unchartered waters in which we now find ourselves.

As of today, the majority of our global supply chain is still unaffected and all our production sites and suppliers are still operational. The interruptions we have encountered so far have been managed. Transportations of goods to and from Sweden will be a challenge as countries impose stricter border controls and the availability of land, air and sea freight options are reduced. 

The following mitigation actions have been taken: 

  • Daily follow up of critical productions sites and suppliers on their status and preventive actions
  • Securing raw material supply and stocks to the greatest possible extent
  • Increased inventory of semi-finished and finished products
  • Pre-booking of sea freights and air freights
  • Alternative transportation routes i.e. train from Europe to Asia

Our local sales teams around the world are available to support you and ensure that your projects can keep moving.  If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

Update: March 18, 2020

Roxtec monitors the Covid-19 outbreak closely in each country where we are active. 

Our global supply chain is still unaffected and all our production sites are fully operational, without any interruptions. 

As of today, our cargo is still shipped as booked. There are indications in the market that bottlenecks in the transport area might occur.  Mitigation actions to ensure continuous operations are in place.

Our cancellation of visits and travelling remains as previously stated. This decision is valid until 31 March and will be re-evaluated depending on the actual situation then. 

Roxtec follows the advice and regulations from government and health authorities on global and national level.

If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

Update: March 13, 2020

Roxtec monitors the Covid-19 outbreak closely in each country where we are active. 

Our global supply chain is as of today unaffected and all our production sites are fully operational, without any interruptions. Should anything change, we will update accordingly.

As a further measure against the spreading of the Covid-19 virus, Roxtec International cancels all visits to the corporate headquarters in Sweden as of Monday March 16. This decision is valid until 31 March and will be re-evaluated depending on the actual situation then. 

Roxtec follows the advice and regulations from government and health authorities on global and national level.

If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.

Update: 9 March 2020

Roxtec has an international travel stop until March 31st. In line with this decision , all international visits to our headquarters in Karlskrona, Sweden, have been cancelled until March 31st.  This decision will be re-evaluated depending on the situation at that time.

We are closely monitoring the development of the outbreak and its potentially harmful impact on our global supply chain.  All our production sites are fully operational, without any interruptions. Should anything change, we will update accordingly.

Roxtec follows the advice and regulations from government and health authorities on global and national level.

If you have any questions or need for further information, you are always welcome to contact your local Roxtec representative.