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Following the factory's shutdown, the auto component manufacturer initiates another work stoppage.

Struggling times hit the auto industry: Another auto parts supplier slashes production further

Factory closure leads to car supplier initiating another strike.
Factory closure leads to car supplier initiating another strike.

Following the factory's shutdown, the auto component manufacturer initiates another work stoppage.

The German automotive industry is currently experiencing a significant shift, transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric mobility. However, this transition is not going as smoothly as planned, with Eissmann, a car supplier based in Bad Urach, facing an uncertain future.

Recent job cuts have been announced at Eissmann, with the workforce bracing for potential layoffs. The company's site in Gera had to halt production during insolvency proceedings, and further layoffs cannot be avoided. Thousands of jobs are being lost in the industry as the demand for car parts changes with the increase in electric car production.

The fate of Eissmann will be determined by the future, but the company intends to continue operating the other sites. Despite their best efforts, they have been unsuccessful in finding investors for the plant in question. The lack of investment in new technologies in recent years has been a challenge for many companies in the industry.

The car supplier's headquartered in Bad Urach filed for insolvency in 2024, and the future of the other plants is different. The demand for electric cars is stagnating, with far too few electric cars being sold in Germany. A ban on internal combustion engines is set for the coming years, but the slow adoption of electric vehicles has left many companies, including Eissmann, struggling to keep up.

The Germans are very skeptical about electric cars, and this skepticism is reflected in the slow sales of electric vehicles in the country. The workforce at Eissmann is fearful that their plant could be next to be affected by the transition, with thousands of jobs being lost in the industry.

The transition from motorized vehicles to electronic vehicles is a significant one, and it's clear that the German automotive industry is facing some challenges. The future of Eissmann, and many other companies in the industry, remains uncertain as they navigate this transition.

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