PRAGUE — The Czech plant of Toyota will halt manufacturing for the month of February amid a elements scarcity.

“As a consequence of a scarcity of elements within the provide chain, we will likely be pressured to halt manufacturing quickly from Jan. 31,” plant spokesperson Tomas Paroubek mentioned on Tuesday.

Toyota elevated output on the plant in Kolin about 60 km east of Prague by 35 % to 202,255 automobiles final yr.

The manufacturing facility builds the brand new Aygo X mini crossover alongside the Yaris small hatchback.

Toyota has invested greater than 180 million euros within the enlargement of the plant for manufacturing on the Toyota New World Structure B-platform because it took full possession of the manufacturing facility in 2021. Beforehand it was a three way partnership with PSA Group.

The Czech financial system depends closely on the automotive business, which has been recovering as it really works by means of provide snags and lends some assist to an financial system being hit by excessive inflation.

The Czech Automotive Trade Affiliation reported manufacturing rose total by 10 % to 1.2 million automobiles final yr, with Volkswagen unit Skoda the primary producer. Hyundai additionally has a plant within the nation.