Insolvency shock in the Harz: Bohai Trimet is fighting for jobs!

Insolvency shock in the Harz: Bohai Trimet is fighting for jobs!

Harzgerode, Deutschland - The economic challenges in the Harz are becoming increasingly pressing, especially in the automotive supply industry. The Bohai Trimet Automotive Holding GmbH from Harzgerode has filed for bankruptcy, which has increased the already tense situation in the region. The Halle District Court (Saale) has now opened the bankruptcy proceedings for all four companies in the company. Despite these circumstances, the company continues at the Harzgerode and Sömmerda (Thuringia) locations. Production has already been resumed and the wages of the employees are paid by the company, as insolvency administrator Olaf Spiekermann confirms.

Bohai Trimet produces gearbox, chassis and body parts for well-known German and Italian car manufacturers. The Harzgerode location has been playing an important role in the production chain of the European automotive industry for many years. Around 580 people are currently employed there, while another 98 are active in Sömmerda. In addition, around 500 additional jobs indirectly depend on the production of Bohai Trimet. These numbers speak for themselves: The importance of the company for the region is enormous.

reasons for bankruptcy

The difficulties of the company are not new and have tightened in the past few months. One of the biggest challenges is the changeover to e-mobility, which according to the managing director of Damuszis is a significant factor for the precarious situation. In addition, high energy costs burden the economy. Nevertheless, Damuszi's potential for the Harzgerode location and relies on the specialist knowledge of the employees.

Local politics is also not idle. Mayor Marcus Weise (CDU) emphasized that the city wanted to do everything to support the location. Support has already been signaled in discussions with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economics and the district administrator. Way underlines that the city is 100 percent behind the employees and has to remain active in order not to fall into lethargy.

regional shock and future prospects

The news of the bankruptcy has triggered a shock in the entire region because Bohai Trimet is the largest employer on site. Many facilities such as kindergarten, school, fire brigade and even clubs depend on the industrial park. The city of Harzgerode is aware of the importance of the company and does everything they can to secure its future. Talks are currently underway about possible investors who could decisively influence the future of the work in the Harz. The potential is there, but needs strong support to master the challenges of the time.

The look ahead remains optimistic, because despite the current difficulties, one hopes for a positive turn for Bohai Trimet and the associated jobs. Together, the city and companies want to tackle the challenges and find solutions to reorganize the automotive supply industry in the Harz

The future of the work in the Harz remains exciting. If it is based on those responsible, you will take a good hand with a good hand to further strengthen the region.