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Brose Gains Conditional Approval to Keep Würzburg Plant Open

The company must negotiate competitive cost agreements with labor unions and secure a viable business framework to ensure the plant's future.

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Brose-Standort Würzburg gerettet – doch es gibt einen Haken

Overview

  • Brose's supervisory board approved the conditional continuation of operations at its Würzburg facility, pending key agreements.
  • Negotiations will involve the works council, IG Metall, and Bavarian government officials to establish cost-effective and sustainable terms.
  • Raymond Mutz, Brose's head of drives, will lead discussions with labor representatives and explore potential state funding opportunities.
  • The Würzburg plant's closure could jeopardize 1,400 jobs, a concern raised by the labor union IG Metall.
  • Brose, headquartered in Coburg, reported €100 million in losses for 2024, prompting a review of its Franconian sites as part of a cost-cutting strategy.