Car dealership gallant in Schleusingen: New investor secures jobs!

Car dealership gallant in Schleusingen: New investor secures jobs!

in the heart of Schleusingen, where the car trade is an important pillar of the local economy, there were recently gratifying news. The insolvent car dealership galant has found a new investor. The local Ahag mbH took over the rudder on 1st July 2025.

The AHAG mbH, which has been successfully working as a Mazda dealer in South Thuringia since 1990, will not only gallant the operation of the car dealership, but has also taken over all four existing employees and an apprentice. "This gives the location new perspectives," says the current mayor Alexander Brodführer (CDU).

The challenges of the relay group

The takeover comes after a turbulent time for the relay group, to which the dealership gallant. This group already registered bankruptcy in October and previously employed around 165 people at various locations, including Hildburghausen, Schleusingen, Sonneberg, Suhl, Coburg and Kronach. Insolvency administrator Susanne Hesse continued the car dealership for eight months before the transferring renovation was carried out, as well as mdr reported.

For the new owner, the reactivation of the contracting partnership with Mitsubishi in vehicle sales on the agenda is on the agenda, which could gallantly expand the offer in the dealership. The continuation of the location in Schleusinger Königsstrasse was also assured, while a second gallant location was closed.

A look at the bankruptcy numbers

The situation of the car dealership is not unique. In 2024, a total of 21,812 companies registered bankruptcy in Germany, an increase of 22.4 % compared to the previous year. As ifm-bonn.org , many of these bankruptcies have to be traced back to the consequences of crises in recent years. Companies that have been on the market for several years are particularly affected here.

The city of Schleusingen itself plans to buy the closed Opel car dealership to accommodate its building yard, which would strengthen the municipal infrastructure. Mayor Brodführer sees great potential and hopes for the fastest possible conclusion of the negotiations.

Overall, the car dealership-galant deal remains a ray of hope in an economic environment characterized by bankruptcies. With new perspectives and the experienced hands of Ahag mbH, the dealership could gallantly absorb and support the region.