ARI-Armaturen is an international group operating worldwide; even so, the group’s raw material sourcing strategies give China a relatively minor role. In any case, the potential suppliers are not located near the area directly affected, so the effect is smaller still. In addition, the company has a make-to-stock manufacturing strategy that allows raw materials to be supplied immediately on a permanent basis and with a high level of forward planning. There is currently no cause for concern in this respect; nevertheless, ARI-Armaturen continues to monitor the situation in order to take whatever steps are needed to avoid any effect on the supply of our products, including increasing our purchasing from European foundries.