Bosch Confirms Closure of Two German Power Tools Plants, Relocation Abroad

The decision impacts 500 employees and reflects Bosch's strategy to address cost pressures and weakening domestic demand.

Bosch will shut down its Power Tools factories in Sebnitz and Leinfelden-Echterdingen by 2027, affecting around 500 workers.
Production from these sites will be relocated to overseas facilities, including Hungary, as part of a global restructuring plan.
The closures are driven by rising costs, declining domestic demand, and challenges in key sectors like construction.
Labor unions, including IG Metall, have strongly criticized the move, citing risks to social cohesion and Germany's industrial base.
This marks the latest phase in Bosch's broader restructuring efforts, which have already included significant job cuts across other divisions.