Insolvency shock in the Harz: 580 jobs in danger-what happens now!
Insolvency shock in the Harz: 580 jobs in danger-what happens now!
Harzgerode, Deutschland - The economic challenges in the Harz take on dramatic features. An important supplier of the automotive industry, the Bohai Trimet Automotive Holding GmbH has filed for insolvency Only for the employees concerned is a slap in the face, but also for the entire region, which is traditionally shaped by metal processing and mechanical engineering. The Halle District Court (Saale) opened the bankruptcy proceedings for all four companies in the company.
In a region in which the jobs are often directly or indirectly dependent on the automotive industry, the consequences of this bankruptcy are bitter. Bohai Trimet produces gearbox, chassis and body parts for well-known German and Italian automobile manufacturers. Around 580 people are currently employed in Harzgerode, while 98 people count in Sömmerda. In addition, around 500 other jobs indirectly depend on the production of the company.
economic pressure and switch to e-mobility
The pressure on the company is diverse. Damuszis , makes the changeover to e-mobility and high energy costs. Nevertheless, he is optimistic: "We have potential for the Harzgerode location and rely on the specialist knowledge of our employees," he explains. The city of Harzgerode, under the direction of Mayor Marcus Weise (CDU), does everything possible to preserve the location. Way emphasizes the full support on the part of the city and the state government to actively address the challenges.
The news of bankruptcy whirled like a shock through the region. Bohai Trimet is considered the largest employer in the area, and many local institutions such as kindergartens and schools depend on the economic stability of the company. The city and the region have a strong interest in promoting negotiations with potential investors to create new perspectives.
The big picture: Further bankruptcies in the industry
But the bankruptcy of Bohai Trimet is only the tip of the iceberg. The gear and drive technology Wernigerode GmbH (GAW) and Schlote Harzgerode GmbH also fight with financial difficulties and have filed for bankruptcy. DetailsOrt Harzgerode, Deutschland Quellen
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