The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manfacture for transport equipment Manufacture of other transport equipment 30.1 - Building of ships and boats
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
7 April 2025
Employment effect (start)
8 April 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), a German shipbuilding group in the defence sector, is creating 100 new jobs at its Wismar site next year - primarily in submarine construction. This development is driven by multi-billion euro orders from the German government for submarines and civilian projects such as a polar research vessel.
In the following years, a further 1,300 jobs may be created by 2029. TKMS is focussing on permanent, collectively agreed positions, plans to integrate existing skilled workers and wants to expand vocational training.
IG Metall Küste expressly supports the development and emphasises that TKMS is an employer worth recommending.
TKMS employs around 8,000 people worldwide and operates shipyards in Kiel, Wismar, and Brazil, among other locations.
Eurofound (2025), Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Business expansion in Germany, factsheet number 202608, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202608.
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