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350 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 May 2025
Employment effect (start)
1 August 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Weiss Technik, a German machine and plant manufacturer in the field of environmental simulation technology, has decided to cut 350 jobs at its sites in Reiskirchen (Hesse) and Balingen (Baden-Württemberg). Around a quarter of the 1,350 employees are affected, particularly in areas that process orders from the automotive industry.
The reason for the measure is a continuing decline in orders as a result of the structural crisis in the automotive industry, which has hit both sites particularly hard. The job cuts are to take place gradually from August 2025.
A voluntary redundancy programme, severance agreements, the establishment of a transfer company and training and placement offers are planned. Dismissals for operational reasons will only take place if the voluntary measures are not sufficient.
The agreement with the works council and IG Metall includes a reconciliation of interests and a social plan, which have already been presented at a works meeting.
Weiss Technik employs around 2,200 people worldwide and is recognised as the global market leader in the field of environmental simulation systems.
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