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Mercedes-Benz Says No Current Plan to Close Ludwigsfelde Sprinter Plant

Regional officials cite talks that could prolong the site's employment guarantee.

Overview

  • A company spokesperson said the Ludwigsfelde facility currently builds open Sprinter and E‑Sprinter variants as long as customer demand exists.
  • Brandenburg economics minister Daniel Keller reported recent discussions with company leadership and expressed confidence in the plant's prospects.
  • Mercedes‑Benz has set up a start‑up facility at the site for its Van Electric Architecture platform, with further options under review with social partners.
  • IG Metall scheduled an action day for Saturday, 13 September, to campaign for safeguarding the location.
  • The plant employs about 1,800 people, with hundreds more jobs in suppliers, logistics and services dependent on its operations.