Insolvency shock for Lausitz: Glass Manufaktur in Tschernitz at the end!

Insolvency shock for Lausitz: Glass Manufaktur in Tschernitz at the end!

Tschernitz, Deutschland - In Tschernitz, Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH (GMB) today submitted bankruptcy application on July 7, 2025. The company, once known as one of the best solar glass manufacturers worldwide, has fought in the past few months with considerable international price pressure and other economic difficulties that have led to a situation in short work. The responsible Minister of Economics Daniel Keller regrets the decision and criticizes the framework conditions for solar glass production in Europe.

Keller warns for caution in relation to the dependence on imported products, especially from China. "Politics urgently have to act here," said the minister. He refers to the need to secure the Tschernitz location and, together with various actors, debated about possible support offers to strengthen the glass manufacturer. Political initiatives to reduce energy prices and support for short -time work were also considered. As early as February 2023, Keller turned to the federal government and the EU trade commissioner with the demand for a resilience bonus and the extension of anti-dumping measures. Similar letters come from his predecessor in office, Prof. Dr. Steinbach.

The effects on the region

The district administrator of the Spree-Neiße district, Harald Altkrüger, is concerned about the effects of bankruptcy on the region. "The loss of the glass industry in Lusatia is difficult to imagine," he says in view of the economic consequences. His fears are reflected in the general trends that can currently be recognized in Germany: In 2023 there were around 110,200 bankruptcies, a decline compared to 2013, but the company insolvencies, especially in the service sector, show a worrying increase.

The Federal Employment Agency has already announced that it will take care of the mediation of GMB employees into new jobs. At the same time, the Brandenburg business development agency will work for a commercial reuse of the location in Tschernitz in order to keep the economic damage to the region as low as possible.

The resistance to bankruptcy

Borosil, the Indian partner of the GMB, remains optimistic and hopes to improve the framework conditions in the EU so that the Chernitz location can flourish again. "The GMB has been supported by various funding over the years, including GRW funds, and we have always invested in the quality and innovation of our products," said a company representative.

The recording of insolvency information is a necessary step to give the affected companies and their creditors a fair opportunity. This is done by registration in insolvency registers that are accessible in most EU countries. The accessibility of this information varies depending on the country, and the public has the opportunity to access a variety of data.

The situation in Tschernitz is another example of the challenges that companies have to master this year. Even if the figures show a slight decline in bankruptcies overall, the uncertainty remains noticeable, especially for industries that are strongly dependent on international markets. It remains to be seen whether the GMB gets back on its feet, but the voices from politics and the economy remind you. A rethinking is necessary so that the future of solar glass production is not jeopardized in Europe.

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