Cheap view in bankruptcy: Fight for 250 Leipzig jobs begins!

Cheap view in bankruptcy: Fight for 250 Leipzig jobs begins!

Leipzig, Deutschland - On July 3, 2025, the insolvency proceedings for Heidenblick GmbH, a renowned tram manufacturer from Leipzig, were officially opened. Company spokesman informed the MDR Saxony about the current situation and emphasized that a renovation plan was already approved by the district court. Meanwhile, the search for cost savings is in full swing, while discussions with potential investors are already underway.

The company employs around 250 people whose wages and salaries are taken over by the Federal Employment Agency for the next three months, as can be seen from the current information. The bankruptcy report was submitted in April, and Jaugeblick carries out the procedure on his own - a decision that gives the managing director with freedom of action under the supervision of restructuring experts.

background to bankruptcy

The causes of the financial difficulties are diverse. The company has heavily burdened the after-effects of the corona crisis with lockdowns, absenteeism and necessary adjustments in the organization. In addition, there are market faults that were triggered by the Russian attack war in Ukraine, as the Urban Transport Magazine reports. These not only led to low availability of raw materials, but also to considerable price increases.

Another problem is the disturbed supply chains, which result in delays in various projects. Despite these adverse circumstances, the business continues unchanged during the renovation process. Jauberblick has been launching trams for over 100 years and has established itself as an important player in the industry.

Current orders

Despite the bankruptcy, there is an encouraging order inventory that can look back on the cheerful view. Among other things, orders for the following cities are currently in delivery:

• Dortmund: 24 trams + 2 from option
• Würzburg: 18 in delivery + 9 options
• Görlitz: 8 trams + 1 hydrogen tram at Hörmann
• Zwickau: 6 trams + 12 options
• Leipzig: 25 trams + 112 options and 18 NGT (L)

In order to successfully master the bankruptcy, it is now crucial that Jauberblick and his stakeholders quickly drive the renovation forward. The situation illustrates how important a fair compensation between over -indebted debtors and their creditors is, as is determined in the bankruptcy regulations. Overall, the bankruptcy figures in Germany show that companies and Heiterblick are not in the storm - 2023 were affected by around 17,814 companies.

The state governments and institutions are ready to intervene. For cheerfully, this could be an opportunity to free yourself from the current situation, to create sustainable structures and thus to secure the future of the trams and the jobs of the employees.

In this course, the question remains open how the development will continue to be shaped in the coming months. But one thing is certain: the way to the renovation is paved with challenges, but also with possibilities.

For further information on the applicable bankruptcies and the legal framework, interested parties can look at the Statista website, which offers comprehensive data and background on this topic.

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