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Eder brickworks in Freital closes: 37 employees affected!
The Eder brickworks in Freital stops production. Lea will be Pirna's Christmas child in 2025. Energy crisis and construction problems as causes.
Eder brickworks in Freital closes: 37 employees affected!
In Freital there is a risk of a gradual turnaround in the construction industry. The Eder brickworks, a place with historical significance, will cease production despite its traditional roots. Due to rising energy prices and the ongoing crisis in the home construction market, management is forced to close the factory by the end of August 2026. This means that the last bricks will be manufactured by the end of this year and the remaining orders will have to be processed from inventory. The situation is anything but rosy for the 37 employees, as they are directly affected by the closure. [Sächsische.de](https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/saechsische-schweiz-osterzgebirge/gruende-fuer-das-aus-im-freitaler-ziegelwerk-lea-ist-pirnas-weihnachtskind-aerzte Mangel-stresst-ZL6LISGZ5FCYPBNE2ZMSOPDKK4.html) reports that the former high performance of the Brick factory, designed for three-shift operation, is no longer economically viable even in single-shift operation.
As early as 1992, the Eder brickworks experienced a revival under Austrian management after it had to close its doors in the aftermath of the Second World War and the subsequent nationalization in 1976. Investments have been made to take advantage of the site's premium mix of loam and clay. But the falling market has thrown the former plans overboard. The employees now also have the chance to reorient themselves due to a 10-month lead time, which represents a major challenge for many. According to Oiger.de, the company will focus on sustainable urban development in the future and function as an event center.
Christmas joys in Pirna
On the other side of the event there is good news: this year's Christmas child has been chosen in Pirna. Lea from Graupa, one of 14 applicants, will open the Canaletto market on November 25th together with Santa Claus. This tradition creates a festive atmosphere in the region and brings joy to the people. Little Lea will also take part in other events during the Christmas season and has thus secured a very special place in the hearts of the people of Pirna. [Sächsische.de](https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/saechsische-schweiz-osterzgebirge/gruende-fuer-das-aus-im-freitaler-ziegelwerk-lea-ist-pirnas-weihnachtskind-aerzte Mangel-stresst-ZL6LISGZ5FCYPBNE2ZMSOPDKK4.html) highlights the charm and importance of such traditions, which also bring together in difficult times.
The developments surrounding the Eder brickworks make it clear once again that the construction and housing sector affected by the crisis must take a new direction. While the brickworks closes its doors, the region's festive events can provide comfort and solidarity, as Lea's example shows. However, the question remains open in the domestic construction industry as to how operators and workers will cope with the challenges of the future.