Major German Auto Suppliers Announce Significant Job Cuts
Brose, Bosch, ZF, and Continental are reducing thousands of positions amid industry challenges and market stagnation.
- Brose plans to cut 950 jobs at high-cost locations worldwide, including Germany, the USA, and China, to streamline its administration.
- Bosch is set to eliminate thousands of jobs, with specific reductions in its development, administration, and sales departments by the end of 2025.
- ZF Friedrichshafen faces financial strain with plans to cut up to 25% of its German workforce due to high debt and market decline.
- Continental intends to spin off its automotive division and has already reduced 5,000 positions as part of its restructuring efforts.
- The automotive sector's downturn is exacerbated by Chinese manufacturers increasing market share, leading to potential overcapacity in Europe.