The Swedish Industrial Association, Sinf, regularly examines how the Swedish subcontractors in the industry are doing.
And right now, most things are pointing upwards.
"Historical quarterly figures", the organization itself calls the barometer for the second quarter.
And things are going extra well for companies in Jönköping County.
Two out of three of Sinf's members in Jönköping County state that sales have increased since the previous period, and almost half - 48% state that profitability has improved.
- The quarterly figures show a marked increase in subcontractors, which is very hopeful, says Sinf's CEO, Sanna Arnfjorden Wadström in a press release.
Still faith in the future
Good times are also expected in the future.
Every other company - 52% state that they will need to hire new employees in the coming quarter and as many as 71% believe in increased order intake.
Lack of labor a threat
The rise is happening at the same time as several companies have had problems with material shortages.
Another major concern for the future is, according to SINF, continued problems finding skilled labor.
57% of subcontractors in Jönköping County experience this.
- Many now need to hire and Sweden must deal with the shortage of educated labor, says Sanna Arnfjorden Wadström
Already last autumn, many companies felt an upswing. In the clip below, you can see an interview with Stefan Holmgren, CEO of Holmgren's plastics in Gnosjö from November.
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Stefan Holmgren, CEO of Holmgren's plastics in Gnosjö, says that they have increased their sales despite the pandemic.
Photo: Linda Mathillas / SVT